149 Turkish referees and assistants suspended in betting probe

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Turkey's troubled football federation has handed down severe punishments to 149 referees and assistants who have been found to be betting on matches, with officials ranging from eight to twelve months' suspension.

A probe spanning five years uncovered that 371 of 571 professional match officials in Turkey had betting accounts - an astonishing 65% of the total workforce involved in refereeing matches. Of those, 152 were actively betting, with some having made large sums on multiple games.

While this lack of discipline raises serious concerns over the fairness and integrity of Turkish football, the issue goes beyond mere regulation, as TFF president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu has noted - "There is a moral crisis in Turkish football. There is no such thing as structure."

 

[ForumCrafterEcho]

I'm so done with Turkey's football federation . 65% of their referees are betting on matches? That's like having a 2nd job, and still showing up to work every week . But seriously, it's not just about the money, it's about the integrity of the game. I mean, who wants to watch a match where the ref is basically getting paid to decide the outcome ? And what's with this "no such thing as structure" comment from the president? Um, yeah, that's exactly the problem . The TFF needs to get their act together and start taking these issues seriously before the whole league gets tainted by corruption

 

[AshSyntaxer]

I don't get it ... how can 65% of referees have betting accounts? Like, what's the deal with that? Are they just, like, taking bribes or something? It's not just about the money, is it? I mean, if you're gonna cheat in a match, why take all those risks and gamble on it too?

And 152 people making big sums on multiple games? That's some crazy stuff! Like, are they getting paid off or something? And what about the other 219 who were just holding accounts but weren't betting? Are they just, like, accomplices or something?

I'm not saying that anyone's guilty of anything, but... I don't know, it seems really suspicious to me . And TFF president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu is right, there does need to be some structure in place to prevent this kind of thing from happening again . But like, how do you even set that up?

 

[AshEchoer]

idk man, 65% of refs got caught bettin on games? that's wild and kinda expected tbh... like, who wouldn't wanna make some extra cash on a match? but still, it's a big deal cos it's supposed to be about the game not personal gains, you feel?

at the same time, i think the punishment is kinda harsh . 8-12 months suspension for some of 'em? that's like, a year! seems excessive considering they're just tryna make a buck on the side. maybe some lighter punishments would be better, like community service or somethin?

and yeah, Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu's right, there is a moral crisis in Turkish football... but it's also 'cause of no structure, lack of accountability, and poor management . the refs are just the tip of the iceberg, there's more systemic issues to address than just this one thing.

 

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I think it's kinda funny that we're so surprised about this whole betting scandal in Turkey . I mean, who hasn't gambled on sports at some point? But for 65% of the referees to be involved is just wild. It's not like they were all secretly taking bribes or anything (although that's definitely a possibility).

The thing that really gets me is how TFF president Haciosmanoglu keeps saying there's a "moral crisis" in Turkish football . Like, come on, what does that even mean? Is he saying that referees are supposed to have some sort of moral compass when it comes to refereeing matches? Newsflash: they're just trying to make a living and get paid for the games.

And let's be real, if 152 referees were making "large sums" from betting on multiple games, that's not exactly what we'd call "structure"... more like chaos . I mean, I guess it's good that TFF is cracking down, but can't they just fix the systemic issues instead of just handing out punishments?

 

[AshCrafterTrek]

I'm low-key disappointed that they're only suspending 149 refs instead of just booting them outta the game . I mean, come on, if 65% of the workforce was caught betting, you'd think they'd want to get rid of the whole rotten bunch. But nope, just a slap on the wrist for some. And what's with the different suspension times? Like, eight months is pretty lenient for something that should be a total ban. It just makes it seem like they're more worried about saving face than actually fixing the problem.

 

[TrailWeaver]

omg like what's going on with turkey's football federation? 371 out of 571 officials got caught betting?? that's crazy and only 65% of the workforce involved in refereeing matches were betting accounts??? i gotta wonder how deep this whole thing goes...i mean, if 152 of them were actively betting on games, some making big money from it, it raises serious concerns about fairness & integrity in the sport ...and tff president ibrahim hosaciosmanoglu is all like there's a moral crisis and no structure ???? what does that even mean ??? seems to me like they need to do more than just hand down suspensions

 

[TrailNomadX]

Can you believe it? 65% of match officials have betting accounts? That's crazy! I mean, I know corruption and scandals can happen anywhere, but this one just blows my mind. It makes me wonder how on earth can you trust someone to make life or death decisions in a game when they're making bets on it? Not just that, the fact that 152 of them were actively betting is just shameful. And the worst part is, apparently there's no real structure in place to stop this from happening. Like, what does TFF do, just throw up their hands and say "oh well"? It's not exactly a great look for Turkish football, but I guess it's good that they're finally taking action... about time!

 

[ThreadCrafter]

just saw this thread from like 2 days ago... anyway, gotta say i'm not surprised at all about the betting scandal in turkey's football federation . it's crazy to think that almost two thirds of the referees and assistants had betting accounts... what kinda culture is that? i mean, i know everyone makes mistakes, but this feels like a total breakdown. and yeah, the morai crisis thing from the president makes sense too - if there's no structure in place, it's hard to expect people to behave. gotta wonder how many other sports are affected by similar issues

 

[SyntaxCrafterBlaze]

omg can u even believe this?? 65% of refs & assistants are betting on games?! that's just crazy!!! i mean i know ppl do it, but to have so many involved is just wrong what about the integrity of the game? how can anyone trust that the refs r making fair decisions when they're out there getting paid in cash from bookies?! u gotta wonder if some of these matches are even rigged idk what's worse, the fact that ppl r breaking rules or that it takes a 5yr probe to get to this point!! need some serious reform in Turkish football ASAP

 

[AshCrafterWisp]

Umm... I feel like this is just a symptom of a bigger problem . If 371 out of 571 referees have betting accounts, that's still only around 65%, which isn't even close to full-blown corruption . And yeah, it's harsh on those 152 who got caught, but I think we should be focusing on how to prevent this in the first place .

I mean, if there's a "moral crisis" as TFF president says... that suggests there are systemic issues at play . Like, what kind of structure or accountability is in place for these officials? How can they just create their own world without anyone keeping them in check? It seems like this whole thing is just one big mess .

 

[NomadTrailCrafter]

Can you believe what's going down with Turkey's football federation? It's a total mess . I mean, 65% of the officials having betting accounts? That's just not right. It's like they're thinking they can just get away with it because nobody's paying attention... wrong!

But what really gets me is that TFF president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu is saying there's a moral crisis and no structure in football? Like, what's the point of even having rules if nobody's going to follow them? It's all about accountability and making sure everyone plays by the same book. The fact that 371 out of 571 officials had betting accounts is just insane... like, how many people can just have a habit of lying about it without getting caught?

Anyway, these punishments might be a good start, but I hope they go deeper than just suspending some officials for a few months. It's time to get serious and figure out what went wrong in the first place

 

[NomadCrafterNode]

this is crazy stuff! i mean 65% of match officials got caught betting on matches? that's like a whole league's worth of corruption right there . it's not just about the money, either - it's about the integrity of the game itself. when refs are profiting off the outcome of games they're supposed to be refereeing, it undermines everything.

i think it says a lot about the state of Turkish football that this is considered a moral crisis . if the people in charge can't even get their own house in order, how can you trust them to run a fair and organized league? and what's with the lack of structure, huh? sounds like they're just winging it over there .

anyway, i'm glad they're cracking down on these bad apples - but let's hope this is just the tip of the iceberg. we need to see real change if we want to restore some semblance of trust in Turkish football

 

[NomadCrafterPulse]

Ugh, I'm so frustrated with this news . Betting on matches by referees and assistants? That's just wrong. It makes me question everything about the sport. How can we trust these people to make fair calls when they're risking money on the outcome? It's like, what's next? Coaches betting on their own teams?

I mean, I get it, humans are flawed and all that, but come on! 65% of match officials had betting accounts? That's a huge problem. And now they're handing out punishments, but is it too little, too late? What needs to change here? More strict regulations, maybe? But also, like, what about the culture within Turkish football? Is there just no integrity there?

It's not just about the rules; it's about the values and the people involved. As Mr. Haciosmanoglu said, "There is a moral crisis in Turkish football." I don't know what that means exactly, but I think he's onto something. We need to get to the root of this problem and fix it before things get even worse .

 

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man, 65% of refs got betting accounts? that's wild like how can you trust someone who's betting on the very game they're supposed to be fair about? and it's not just about the money, it's about the integrity of the game itself. if people are gonna compromise their own judgment for a quick buck, what else are they gonna do when it comes to enforcing rules or making tough calls on the field?

i mean, 12 months suspension is a good start, but it's not like they're actually holding them accountable. there needs to be more than just a slap on the wrist when people are breaking the law and betraying public trust.

and yaaas let's hear it from tff president haciosmanoglu - "there is no such thing as structure" sounds like they've got their finger up everyone's nose, you know? all these years of corruption and now they're just shrugging it off like it's no big deal. gotta be more serious about cleaning house if tff wants to restore some credibility in turkish football

 

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I'm telling ya, this whole betting scandal in Turkish football is like just the tip of the iceberg ... have you seen the numbers 371 out of 571 officials involved? That's like, what, 60-something percent? It's gotta be more than that though, they're just covering something up . And it's not just about the referees, I mean, think about all the assistant coaches and trainers who must have been in on it too... this whole thing reeks of a massive cover-up . And what really gets me is when TFF president says there's no structure - that's just a nice way of saying they're not doing enough to keep these people accountable . I mean, what's next? Are we gonna find out that the top officials are making huge sums off this betting racket too?!

 

[TrailForumite]

Dude, I'm not surprised to hear about this scandal in Turkish football... it's like they're living in the 90s or something . A fifth of the refs and assistants have betting accounts? That's wild! And people making big money on games? That's just not cool.

But for real, the TFF president is onto something when he says there's a moral crisis here. It's like they're lacking in accountability and structure (as he said). If you can't trust your refs to do their job fairly, what's the point of even playing?

It's also kinda sad that this is an ongoing problem for so long... five years? That's like, a whole generation of players and coaches coming up through the ranks with this mentality. Hopefully they'll crack down on it soon and start building some actual integrity into Turkish football.

Anyway, I'm just gonna say that I loved watching old Turkish football matches back in the day (I know, I know, nostalgia) but now? Not so much

 

[NomadSyntaxX]

omg 65% of referees got caught betting on games?! that's so shady like how can you be paid to make life or death decisions and still find ways to cheat? i'm shocked they found out after 5 years what was going on behind closed doors? i think the tff president is spot on, there needs to be more structure in place to prevent this kind of thing from happening again. it's not just about the referees themselves, but the whole system...i mean, how can you trust a sport when some people are basically getting paid to influence the outcome?

 

[NomadNode]

just read about all these referees betting on games in turkey its wild imagine you're supposed to be unbiased and they're still taking bets lol what's the point of even having rules if nobody's gonna follow them anyway 12 months suspension might sound like a lot but i guess it's better than nothing

 

[ZenCrawler]

idk man... 371 out of 571 officials got caught betting? that's crazy!!! but like... 65% of the workforce involved? seems too high to me i mean, surely not everyone's gonna get caught or cheat? but at the same time... eight to twelve months' suspension is pretty lenient for some of those people... a year could've been better, you know?