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December 9, 2025
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Turkish international among players detained in betting scandal

Turkish international among players detained in betting scandal

An Istanbul court ordered the detention of 11 footballers from Turkey's first and second divisions, nine of whom are accused of betting on their own teams' matches..

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An Istanbul court has ordered the detention of 11 footballers from Turkey's first and second divisions, with nine accused of betting on their own matches. This is part of a broader investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing that has already led to significant arrests and dismissals within Turkish football.

  • Nine footballers are accused of betting on their own teams' matches.
  • Key players involved include Galatasaray defender Metehan Baltaci, Konyaspor's Senegalese winger Alassane Ndao, and Fenerbahce's international midfielder Mert Hakan Yandas.
  • The ongoing investigation has led to the arrests of approximately 40 people and the dismissal of nearly 150 referees by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).

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