Turkish Football Federation Suspends 147 Officials for Betting

The Turkish Football Federation's disciplinary committee has imposed a 45-day ban on 147 current and former club officials for violating betting rules. This decision was made after an investigation into gambling activities in Turkish football, which involved reviewing the cases of 448 officials.

The Professional Football Disciplinary Board announced the penalties on Tuesday, stating that the 147 individuals were found to have placed bets while serving at their respective clubs. Among those sanctioned is Ertugrul Dogan, president of Trabzonspor, a club in the Turkish Super Lig.

The board cleared the remaining 301 officials, citing insufficient grounds for disciplinary action. The Turkish Football Federation had previously announced the provisional suspension of the 448 officials in September, indicating that they had placed bets while holding club positions over the past five years.

These sanctions are part of the federation's efforts to enhance oversight of betting in Turkish football, particularly following a scandal that affected the sport.