Turkey’s Refereeing Betting Scandal: A Threat to Football’s Global Integrity
Football thrives on trust. Fans believe that the 90 minutes on the pitch reflect skill, strategy, and fair competition. But what happens when the people meant to safeguard that fairness—the referees—are compromised? Turkey recently dropped a bombshell that has sent ripples across the global football community. After a five-year investigation, the Turkish Football Federation revealed