Contradiction Between TFF and Chief Public Prosecutor's Office Regarding VAR Room Investigation Statement
While the Turkish Football Federation announced that an inspection was conducted in the VAR room at the Riva facilities, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office stated that no such inspection was ordered.
While a statement by the Turkish Football Federation indicated that an inspection was carried out in the VAR room at the Riva Facilities, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office officially announced that no inspection had been conducted at the facilities.
TFF's Investigation Statement
The Turkish Football Federation announced that an inspection was carried out in the Video Assistant Referee room at the Riva Facilities within the framework of the investigation conducted by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.
The federation shared with the public that this inspection conducted by the police was carried out with the knowledge and participation of the authorities.
Response to Digital Material Allegations
The TFF emphasized that claims regarding the deletion of certain digital materials in the Referee Affairs Department and their recovery by police personnel were completely unfounded.
The institution announced that legal rights would be exercised and necessary criminal complaints would be filed against these allegations.
Denial by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office made a different statement on the subject, clearly stating that no inspection had been ordered in the VAR room and records at the Riva facilities.
The prosecutor's office statement brought to light the uncertainty regarding the official judicial proceedings within the scope of the ongoing Central Arbitration Board (MHK) investigation.