TFF Responds to Allegations Involving Tuzlaspor and Referees
The Turkish Football Federation has responded to various allegations regarding the referees in the league. In a statement, they promised to implement a transparent and communicative strategy as of today. The allegations were divided into specific headings for easy follow-up and understanding.
Regarding the claim that referees from the Izmir region are given privileges, the Federation stated that the allegations were unfounded and the mentioned referees were not granted any privileges in terms of the number of matches they played.
The Federation also addressed the allegations about a referee’s private life and provided evidence that no such allegations contained any proof. They also provided evidence regarding the claim that a referee provided free dental treatment to an international referee, confirming that the allegations were not true.
Furthermore, they responded to the claim that a fake medical report was given to FIFA, stating that the health reports received upon request from the referees were not fake and had been shared with approval from the institutions from which they were obtained.
Additionally, the Federation clarified the issue regarding the resignation of an assistant referee and confirmed that the average match count of other assistant referees in the Super League was similar to his.
The Federation also provided information about a former president of the organization who sent video images to a club president, stating that the images sent to the club president were simultaneously available in the VAR room and were being investigated by the Ethics Board.
The statement also addressed allegations of manipulation of referees and attempts to make certain clubs champions, stating that these allegations had been referred to the Ethics Committee and the Disciplinary Inspectorate.
The Turkish Football Federation concluded the statement by reiterating their commitment to a transparent and communicative strategy and their willingness to address any constructive criticism. They emphasized the importance of focusing on the future of Turkish football and its reputation in the world arena.
