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Turkish authorities arrest eight people and suspend 1,024 players in betting investigation

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Admin

Eyupspor chairman reportedly among those arrested
27 Super Lig players suspended over alleged betting

Turkish authorities formally arrested eight people, including a top-tier club chairman, on Monday as part of an investigation into alleged betting on football matches. The Turkish football federation (TFF) has also suspended 1,024 players pending disciplinary investigations.

The TFF suspended 149 referees and assistant referees earlier this month, after an investigation found officials working in the country’s professional leagues were betting on football matches.

Italy’s referees punish more dark-skinned footballers than light

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Admin

Researchers have found a racial bias by match officials in the country’s top league, but say it could be linked to crowd pressure

Referees in Italy’s top football league give more yellow and red cards to Black and darker-skinned players than to their light-skinned teammates, research shows.

Officials in Serie A awarded an average of 20% more fouls per season against darker-skinned players from 2009 to 2019, with 11% more yellow cards and 16% more red cards.