The Turkish Football Federation barred 102 players from Turkey’s top two leagues amid an investigation into betting-related offences. It suspended 25 Super Lig players and 77 second-tier players for periods ranging from one to 45 days; further enforcement may follow, the report said.
The bans show the federation is enforcing rules that prohibit football players from gambling.
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Turkish Football Federation president Ibrahim Ethem Haciosmanoglu said a five-year investigation found betting accounts held by 371 of 571 match officials. Investigators found that 152 were regular bettors, while 42 officials had wagered on more than 1,000 football matches; Haciosmanoglu said those involved would face penalties.
The NCAA permanently ruled six former Division I men’s basketball players from Arizona State, New Orleans and Mississippi Valley State ineligible after investigating betting-related conduct. The association said players manipulated performances or shared inside information with bettors; it had previously announced a broader investigation involving 13 players across six schools.
Football Australia imposed bans on former A-League players Riku Danzaki, Clayton Lewis and Kearyn Baccus, and amateur player Yuta Hirayama, reportedly. Danzaki and Hirayama received seven-year bans and AUD 5,000 fines each; Lewis and Baccus received minimum four-year bans after admitting conduct that corrupted betting outcomes. The report says all four chose not to appeal.
Fernando Costa, president of the Bolivian Football Federation, called for a legal framework to regulate online sports betting in Bolivia. He said he had spoken with government political representatives about possible amendments to the 2010 gambling law; the AJ says no online betting platforms or operators hold official licences or registration in the country.
The Mexican Football Federation sued Kalshi in New York on 22 September. The federation seeks injunctions and damages for alleged trademark infringement involving Liga MX branding and team names. Kalshi argues that its references qualify as nominative fair use.
The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) filed a lawsuit against Kalshi in the Southern District of New York on 22 September, according to the complaint. The federation is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary and permanent injunctions to stop Kalshi using the Liga MX trademark and club names, as well as damages including profits it says Kalshi earned from the alleged infringement.