Uğur Meleke Announces Candidacy for Turkish Football Federation Presidency
Promising sweeping changes in the management, refereeing, and youth infrastructure systems of Turkish football, Uğur Meleke has announced his projects prepared for the TFF presidency.
Renowned sports writer Uğur Meleke announced his decision to run for the presidency of the Turkish Football Federation, sharing his comprehensive projects for the future of Turkish football with the public.
Management Structure and Representation
Within the scope of the candidacy, it is planned to completely change the structure of the TFF board of directors and to include former football players, coaches, referees, and sports managers in this structure.
New Model in Refereeing System
While aiming to change the Central Referee Board model, it is foreseen that referee appointments will be made by drawing lots for five years and that an internationally recognized foreign instructor will be brought to the head of the committee.
Audit and Civilized Standards
Opening the digital and operational components of the assistant referee system and the broadcasting organization's control room to full audit, as well as raising stadium infrastructure standards, are among the targets.
Revenue Distribution and Club Criteria
In order to establish a fair basis for income distribution among clubs, it is proposed to take into account stadium occupancy rates and sporting success criteria in European cups.
League Calendar and Foreigner Criteria
While it is planned to pull the league calendar forward in accordance with the preliminary elimination matches in European cups, it is foreseen that the foreign player limit will be removed and tied to a visa system within the framework of certain criteria.
National Team and Infrastructure Policy
It is planned to terminate the current bonus system provided to the A National Team and transfer the budget in this area directly to youth infrastructure investments.