Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Turkey suspends over 1,000 players in massive betting investigation
Imagine a big soccer league in Turkey.
The people in charge of soccer there, called the TFF, found out that many players might have been betting on games.
Because of this, they decided to stop over 1,000 players from playing soccer for now.
They also arrested 8 people, including a club chairman.
Even some referees were suspended.
The TFF asked for a special extra time to sign new players because so many are paused.
The TFF president said this is a sad time for Turkish soccer.
The second and third leagues are also stopped for a little while.
Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has suspended 1,024 players amid an alleged betting investigation.
Eight people have been arrested, including the chairman of Super Lig club Eyupspor.
The TFF has also suspended 149 referees.
Second and third-tier leagues have been suspended for two weeks.
The TFF is seeking an urgent 15-day national transfer period from FIFA to address squad issues.
- Who
- Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and Turkish police
- What
- Suspended 1,024 players and arrested eight people as part of an investigation into alleged betting on matches.
- When
- Announced on Monday (Nov 11)
- Where
- Turkey, across all leagues including the Super Lig
- Why
- Allegations of betting on matches
Turkish Football Federation (TFF)
FIFA
Transfer Window Request
Turkish Football Federation (TFF)
The TFF has requested an urgent 15-day national transfer and registration period, in addition to the 2025-2026 winter transfer period, to address squad deficiencies caused by the suspensions.
FIFA
FIFA has not yet commented or taken action on the TFF's request.
- Number of Players Suspended
- 1,024
- Number of People Arrested
- 8
- Super Lig Players Suspended
- 27
- Referees Suspended
- 149
- Leagues Suspended
- Second and third-tier leagues suspended for two weeks
- Reason for Action
- Alleged betting investigation