A major corruption scandal has erupted in Turkish football: the Turkish Football Federation’s audit found that over 300 referees held betting accounts, and roughly 150 referees placed bets on matches. Additionally, more than 900 players were implicated (including 25 from the top league).
Key take-aways:
- Leagues and clubs may face serious reputational damage and risk national/international sanctions.
- This illustrates how off-field integrity issues (betting, match-fixing) are as much a threat to sports as on-field performance.
