Turkiye arrests president, six members of football refereeing body in probe
Summary
Turkiye's top football refereeing officials, including the president and his deputy, were arrested for allegedly interfering with referee assignments and decisions. The Justice Minister said investigations and searches are ongoing to ensure fairness in Turkish football.Key Facts
- The head of Turkiye’s football refereeing body and six others were arrested.
- They face accusations of interfering in referee classifications, assignments, scoring, and rule checks.
- Searches were done at their homes, workplaces, and offices.
- The Justice Minister stated the goal is to protect trust in Turkish football and hold those responsible accountable.
- Last year, 149 referees were suspended over an illegal betting scandal involving many referees and players.
- The Turkish Football Federation found that many referees had betting accounts, and some actively placed bets.
- About 29 people, including 14 players, were arrested in the betting scandal.
- The current investigation is not officially linked to the previous betting scandal.
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