The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken decisive action by suspending 1,024 players from its professional leagues amid an ongoing investigation into betting activities. This sweeping measure includes 27 players from Turkey’s top division, all of whom have been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) for further scrutiny. In response to the scandal, matches in the third and fourth divisions have been postponed for two weeks, while the top two divisions will continue as scheduled. The TFF has also requested an additional 15 days beyond the winter transfer window from FIFA to help clubs manage potential squad shortages. Besiktas, one of Turkey’s most prominent clubs, has expressed confidence in the innocence of two of its players who were implicated. The investigation has also led to the arrest of eight individuals, including a club chairman, as part of a broader crackdown on betting and match-fixing. The scandal first came to light on October 27 when TFF president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu revealed that hundreds of referees were linked to betting accounts. Out of 571 referees in Turkey’s professional leagues, 371 had betting accounts, with 152 actively placing wagers. The TFF, along with FIFA and UEFA, strictly prohibits match officials from participating in betting activities. Turkish prosecutors have recently issued detention orders for 21 individuals, including 17 referees and two club presidents, as part of this extensive investigation.