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Thousands Of Soccer Players Suspended Amid Ginormous Betting Scandal Overseas
We learned in October that a wide-ranging investigation into Turkish football revealed a major illegal gambling operation, but the scope of what is taking place across the country's professional leagues is almost impossible to comprehend.Previous findings found that 371 of the country's 571 active pro referees have betting accounts, and 152 of them have been actively gambling, including on soccer matches. A five-year investigation revealed that …
Speaking about the investigation into illegal betting in football, AKP President Erdoğan said, “The fact that this is happening in my country has truly saddened and astonished us as a President. It doesn't matter whether it's Club A or Club B. Justice is very important to us here. I believe the judiciary is currently performing its duty in the most ideal way.” Erdoğan made these remarks to journalists after his visit to Turkmenistan. The article…
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made striking statements regarding the betting scandal that has rocked Turkish football.
Following the arrests in the betting investigation, an application was made to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) requesting the cancellation of all matches.
Youth and Sports Minister Osman Aşkın Bak stated, "The second wave has begun. In this second wave, there are athletes being arrested, club executives, and managers are next in line."
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