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Turkish Football Federation board member Ural Aküzüm resigns

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Latest in the series Turkish Football Federation board member Mevlüt Aktan resigns

Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Board Member Ural Aküzüm resigned after being referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) for betting. The TFF had referred 448 officials to discipline this season.

Aküzüm told an AA reporter that he had resigned. With three names from the board's reserve list also resigning, the number of resignations at the federation rose to four.

Turkish Football Federation board member Ural Aküzüm resigns

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  1. Turkish Football Federation board member Mevlüt Aktan resigns Turkish Football Federation (TFF) board member Mevlüt Aktan resigned from his post, saying, "Irregularities must be prevented."
  2. UEFA prepares to send observer for developments in Turkish football Following the detention of Central Referee Committee (MHK) Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu and several referees and the referral of 448 club officials to the PFDK, UEFA is claimed to be preparing to send an observer to Türkiye.
  3. Turkish Football Federation board member Ural Aküzüm resigns Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Board Member Ural Aküzüm resigned after being referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) for betting. The TFF had referred 448 officials to discipline this season.
  4. Istanbul prosecution warned TFF to coordinate in football betting probe The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office sent a letter to the TFF on 10 December 2025 in its football betting investigation, asking for coordination before administrative proceedings. The TFF today referred club executives to the PFDK without informing the prosecution beforehand.
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