TFF suspends 102 players following illegal betting investigation
The Turkish Football Federation has issued bans ranging from 45 days to 12 months after a criminal probe uncovered widespread betting violations among professional players in the Süper Lig and 1. Lig.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 102 professional players following a criminal investigation into illegal betting activity.
The penalties, issued by the TFF’s Professional Football Disciplinary Committee, stem from a probe launched in late 2024 by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. Investigators found evidence that players had placed wagers on football matches in breach of TFF rules.
Bans range from 45 days to 12 months, affecting 25 Süper Lig players and 77 from the second tier. Galatasaray’s Eren Elmalı received a 45-day suspension, while teammate Metehan Baltacı was banned for nine months. Adana Demirspor’s Alassane Ndao was suspended for 12 months.
The TFF said no match-fixing was detected. One case, involving Alperen Selvi, remains under review.
The suspensions have immediate implications for squad planning, and appeals to the TFF Arbitration Board are expected. The federation said it will enhance monitoring and introduce mandatory education for players.
