Statement from Mardin 1969 Spor Regarding Betting Referral
Club President Rıdvan Aşar emphasized that the PFDK referrals stemmed from legal platform transactions during the amateur league period.
Mardin 1969 Spor Club President Rıdvan Aşar, who was referred to the PFDK in the betting investigation conducted by the Turkish Football Federation, stated that the transactions were made for the purpose of match tracking during the amateur league period.
Betting Investigation and Referrals
The Turkish Football Federation took significant steps within the framework of the ongoing betting investigation. 448 individuals who have served as executives in the Süper Lig and TFF 1st League over the past five years were referred to the PFDK with precautionary measures.
Names on the Executive List
It was noted that the list announced by the federation included the names of 13 executives from the Mardin 1969 Spor club, creating repercussions within the club's administration.
Statement from President Aşar
Mardin 1969 Spor Club President Rıdvan Aşar, who was among the names referred to the PFDK, provided official information on the matter via his social media account.
Emphasis on the Amateur League Period
Aşar stated that the betting transactions were carried out during the period when the club was still competing in the amateur leagues and did not aim for any financial gain.
Use for Match Tracking Purposes
It was noted that betting platforms were used through legal means for a short period to track certain matches, and no such transactions were made after transitioning to professional leagues.
Monitoring the Legal Process
It was announced that the necessary defenses and explanations have been submitted to the relevant disciplinary boards, and the process will be monitored on a legal basis and with a transparent approach.