TFF Refers 448 Executives to PFDK in Betting Investigation

As a result of the betting investigation conducted by the Turkish Football Federation, 448 club executives who served in the last five years have been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board with precautionary measures.

Betting Investigation and Referral Decisions

The Turkish Football Federation announced that it has referred football club presidents and executives found to have placed bets to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board.

It was stated that a total of 448 individuals who have served as administrators in Süper Lig and TFF 1st League clubs over the last 5 years are included in this scope.

Applied Instruction and Date

It was officially announced that the referral procedures were carried out pursuant to Article 57 of the Football Disciplinary Instruction.

It was stated that it was decided to refer the relevant individuals to the PFDK with precautionary measures starting from September 30, 2026.

Executives of the Big Four Clubs on the List

It was observed that the names of many executives from Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Trabzonspor clubs were included in the published list.

It was reported that numerous administrators from Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Trabzonspor were referred to discipline.

Statement from Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan

Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan made evaluations regarding the issue in his statement to A Spor.

Doğan stated that executives had not been informed about this matter in the past and that they harbored no ill intentions.