Turkish Football Federation deals with massive gambling scandal - NBC Sports
A massive gambling scandal has engulfed Turkish football, leading to suspensions of over 1,000 players and 150 referees.Summary
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) is grappling with a widespread gambling scandal affecting a significant portion of its personnel. Over 1,000 players and 150 referees have been suspended, with investigations revealing extensive betting activity, including one referee allegedly placing over 18,000 wagers. The scandal emerged after a five-year investigation found that 371 of 571 match officials had gambling accounts, and 152 were actively wagering, with 22 operating at the highest level of Turkish soccer. 46 arrests have been made, encompassing players, club presidents, commentators, and referees. TFF president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu expressed a “growing sense of panic” as the investigation deepens, highlighting a failure of oversight and regulation within the sport, as well as a potential lack of sufficient attention from FIFA.
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