Turkish football’s widening illegal betting scandal deepened this week as the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) suspended 30 match observers and prosecutors launched a fresh wave of arrests targeting senior administrators, club executives and players, underscoring what authorities describe as one of the most far-reaching integrity crises in the sport’s modern history.

On Dec. 25, the TFF announced that 30 match observers – five from the elite β€œUpper Class” category and 25 from standard classifications – had been referred to the Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK) with immediate precautionary suspensions after evidence showed they placed bets on football matches.

The observers were charged under Article 57 of the TFF Football Discipline Instruct

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