The Turkish football betting case has escalated in an all-round way, and it is reported that about 3,700 players have begun to be investigated

Hupu News on October 28 According to a report by Turkish media "Habertürk" on Tuesday local time, the situation is further escalating. At present, not only referees, but also clubs and players are involved in the investigation. The judicial department revealed that approximately 3,700 players have become the subject of investigations. The Istanbul Prosecutor's Office has officially opened the case, and disciplinary proceedings have also started simultaneously.

Faced with accusations that shocked the country, Türkiye’s three giants spoke out almost at the same time. Galatasaray wrote in an official statement: "This incident fully demonstrates the crisis of trust and fairness that Turkish football has faced for a long time. We believe that the Football Association must disclose the list of referees involved in gambling, the games they officiated, and the specific circumstances of the bets." Fenerbahce's statement was equally strong: "To restore public trust in football, the information must be disclosed immediately without concealment. Otherwise, Turkish football will Complete loss of credibility. "Fenerbahce Chairman Sadeddin Salan said in an interview after the team's game against Gaziantep: "This is a shocking and sad scandal. But the fact is revealed in itself, which is a hope worth looking forward to. This may be a new starting point for Turkish football." Besiktas said that a thorough investigation of the case is a milestone for clean football and requires that the investigation be completed in a transparent and fair manner.

Due to the large number of referees involved, there were rumors that the Turkish League might temporarily use foreign referees. In this regard, Turkish Football Association Vice Chairman Meknoun Otyakmaz denied: "We will not consider foreign referees. The current focus is on cultivating local referees."

German editor Jenel pointed out that the introduction of foreign referees is almost unrealistic: "Germany, Spain, and France have refused to send referees to Turkey for law enforcement in the past, and The fees are extremely high. For example, the famous Slovenian whistler Slavko Vinčić was paid 3,600 euros for just one game last season when he officiated the Derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce. "

There are currently more than 120 teams in the Turkish Super League and Turkish Liga, and each round requires at least about 60 referees. Industry insiders are worried that if the referees involved are suspended on a large scale, the operation of the league will be thrown into chaos. Yenel said: "The Football Association may adopt a phased replacement and gradual transition approach to avoid a shortage of referees causing an interruption in the league."