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Turkish football federation reports betting accounts held by 371 officials

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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 findings signal potential disciplinary consequences for hundreds of match officials who held betting accounts.

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Mexican Football Federation takes Kalshi to court over Liga MX branding in New York

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.

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