Overview
- The Turkish Football Federation imposed eight- to twelve-month bans on referees and assistants following an internal review.
- The probe found betting accounts for 371 of 571 officials, with 152 actively wagering, including one who placed 18,227 bets.
- Three referees remain under investigation as disciplinary measures continue, and the federation has not said whether bets involved matches they officiated.
- AFP reports that 22 of the sanctioned officials work in the Süper Lig, and the TFF president warned that those who tarnish the role may be barred from Turkish football for good.
- Istanbul prosecutors are investigating, and Habertürk, citing judicial circles, reports probes could reach clubs and as many as 3,700 players.