Resignation Crisis in Turkish Football Federation Management
The crisis deepened when 5 board members resigned at the TFF's extraordinary meeting in Riva.
Following successive arrests and crises in the Turkish Football Federation, five members resigned from their duties at an extraordinary board meeting held in Riva.
Growing Crisis in the Federation
Following the arrest and resignation of Central Refereeing Board Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu, the arrest of Süper Lig referees created a deep crisis in Turkish football.
Extraordinary Meeting in Riva
Upon these developments, the TFF Board of Directors gathered in Riva with an extraordinary agenda to evaluate the current situation.
Five Resignations in Management
While the majority decided to continue their duties at the meeting; Mecnun Otyakmaz, Bilal Arslan, Mustafa Bozbağ, Zafer Bahadır Saraç, and Murat Şahin resigned.
Possible Transition Period Backstage Rumors
While pressure on President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu increases, board member Mecnun Otyakmaz's name is being mentioned in backstage rumors in the event of a possible departure.