Ural Aküzüm Resigns from TFF Post Following Betting Investigation
Following the Turkish Football Federation's announcement of club executives found to have placed bets over the last five years, Ural Aküzüm, who was referred to the PFDK, announced his resignation.
While Ural Aküzüm and Fırat Fidan, who appeared on the betting investigation list shared by the Turkish Football Federation for the past five years, were referred to the PFDK, Board Member Aküzüm announced that he was stepping down from his position.
Betting Investigation and Referred Names
The Turkish Football Federation shared with the public a comprehensive list containing club executives who were determined to have placed bets over the past five years.
During the process in which a total of 448 executives from Süper Lig and TFF 1st League clubs were referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board, two critical names drew attention.
Names on the TFF Board Included in the List
Ural Aküzüm, who currently serves as the TFF Board Member Responsible for Amateur Football, Women's Football, and Disabled Football, was also included in the published list.
It was stated that Aküzüm was referred to the PFDK on the grounds that he had placed bets during his tenure as an executive at Galatasaray.
Fırat Fidan Also Referred to the Disciplinary Board
The list also included another name serving within the TFF structure, Fırat Fidan, the Women's Football International Development Representative.
It was reported that Fidan had previously served as an executive at the Beşiktaş club and was referred to the PFDK regarding that period.
Ural Aküzüm Leaves His Post
Following these developments, it was reported that Ural Aküzüm resigned from his position as a Board Member of the Turkish Football Federation.
It is not yet known whether Fırat Fidan will continue his duties at the TFF or what step he will take.