TFF Refers 448 Executives to PFDK in Betting Investigation
Following an investigation initiated by the football federation, a large number of executives determined to have placed bets within the last five years were sent to disciplinary action, and some figures resigned.
In line with the betting investigation conducted by the Turkish Football Federation, 448 administrators in Süper Lig and TFF 1st League clubs, who were found to have placed bets within the past five years, were referred as precautionary to the Professional Football Disciplinary Committee (PFDK) pursuant to Article 57 of the Football Disciplinary Instruction.
Investigation and Referral Decision
Within the scope of the betting investigation carried out by the Turkish Football Federation, executives who served in clubs competing in the Süper Lig and TFF 1st League were placed under review.
448 individuals determined to have placed bets within the last 5 years were referred to the PFDK with precautionary measures as of September 30, 2026, pursuant to Article 57 of the Football Disciplinary Instruction.
Names Included on the List
High-level executives from established clubs of the Süper Lig were also included in the announced disciplinary list.
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan, Beşiktaş 2nd President Hakan Daltaban, and many executives from Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray were among the individuals referred to the disciplinary committee.
Resignation in TFF Management
Following the disciplinary referrals, activity also occurred within the federation's administrative ranks.
TFF Board Member Ural Aküzüm, who was referred over allegations that he placed bets during his tenure at Galatasaray, resigned from his post.
Statements from Clubs
Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan stated that the account dated back to older years and that, since the companies were club sponsors, nobody thought this would cause any issues.
The Fatih Karagümrük club announced to the public that the individuals whose names were mentioned on the list had no direct or indirect ties to the club, and that these individuals were association executives.
Evaluations by Executives
Bursaspor President Enes Çelik, Beşiktaş executive Kadir Kılıç, Kayserispor Press Spokesperson Emir Akpınar, and former Galatasaray executive Ali Yüce made statements regarding the allegations against them.
The relevant club representatives and executives made status evaluations regarding the process and shared matters concerning their own sides.