Turkish federation suspends 1,027 players over betting-rule breaches
The Turkish Football Federation suspended 1,027 players for violating betting rules, according to the report. It also says 21 people, including 17 referees and Eyüpspor chairman Murat Özkaya, were arrested; the federation postponed second- and third-division fixtures for two weeks. Player Eren Elmali said the bet linked to him was made about five years ago and involved a match unrelated to his team.
The suspensions and postponed fixtures affect player eligibility and competition schedules across Turkish football.