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Match-Fixing Storm Rocks Turkish Football

Referees in Turkey’s top leagues are engulfed in a massive betting scandal. An audit found 371 of 571 active refs had gambling accounts—152 were actively placing bets, with one reportedly wagering over 18,000 times. The revelations have triggered investigations, suspensions, and a serious ethical crisis in the game.