A recent investigation by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has resulted in the suspension of over 1,000 footballers in Türkiye for betting-related misconduct. The situation draws attention to sports integrity, regulatory oversight and governance across professional football.

Our firm’s founding partner, Vahit Bıçak, was quoted in an article by the UK-based publication iGamingBusiness, which explored the ramifications of the suspensions: “If the allegations prove accurate, this suggests that betting-related misconduct is not confined to isolated incidents but may indicate systemic weaknesses in integrity education, monitoring and enforcement mechanisms across the football pyramid.” “The investigation’s scale risks undermining public trust in the fairness and transparency of domestic competitions. Sponsors, broadcasters and fans all expect clear evidence that the sport is governed by strong ethics and accountability.”

The full article can be read here: Turkish FA Suspends 1,000+ Footballers for Betting

Why This Matters

• Sports Integrity & Governance:  The scale of the suspensions raises serious questions about oversight in football.

• Regulatory Risk: Clubs, player agencies and other stakeholders face evolving compliance obligations.

• Legal & Advisory Impact: Our team is positioned to provide counsel to entities navigating disciplinary frameworks, investigations and cross-jurisdictional regulatory issues.

Our Role

At Bıçak Law Firm, we bring deep experience in sports law, regulatory compliance and litigation. We advise clients on:

• Internal investigations and defence strategies

• Governance frameworks and anti-corruption policies

• Regulatory engagement and disciplinary risk mitigation

We will continue to monitor developments in this case and similar matters globally. Our firm remains ready to support clients facing high-stakes regulatory challenges in Turkey and abroad.