Statement from the Turkish Football Federation regarding the Central Referee Board
Quick Look
- TFF announced that the President of the Central Referee Board, Ferhat Gündoğdu, was arrested and the 4th Regional Manager, Sebahattin Şahin, was released under judicial control.
- Current members will manage the appointments until the new board is formed.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
There is an ongoing judicial process against the President of the Central Referee Board, Ferhat Gündoğdu.
The statement made by the Federation on the subject is as follows:
"Within the scope of the ongoing judicial process that was reflected to the public, it was announced to the public that the President of the Central Referee Board, Mr. Ferhat Gündoğdu, was arrested, and the 4th Regional Officer of the Central Referee Board, Mr. Sebahattin Şahin, was released on the condition of judicial control and a ban on going abroad.
In line with these developments, studies on the establishment of the new Central Arbitration Board continue.
Until the appointment process of the new Central Referee Board is completed, referee appointments for the Ziraat Türkiye Cup competitions to be played on 6, 7 and 8 October; It will be held by the Deputy Chairman of the Central Referee Board, Mr. Hikmet Öksüzoğlu, and the members of the Central Referee Board, Mr. Ali Zağlı, Mr. Kamil Abitoğlu, Mr. İbrahim Çınar and Mr. Ziya Çetin.
Necessary information regarding the appointment of the new Central Referee Board President and members will be shared with the public in the coming days.
It is announced to the public with respect."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Appointment of new Central Arbitration Board members.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- When will the new Central Arbitration Board be appointed?
- What is the reason for Ferhat Gündoğdu's arrest?
