What does Turkiye's football bet scandal say about global sport? | Inside Story

The sports betting scandal that's taken hold of Turkiye's Football Federation this week has put a spotlight on an endemic issue. Hundreds of players and referees have been accused of illegally placing bets. Two tiers of the national league have been shut down as authorities try to come to grips with the scale of a situation officials are calling a 'moral crisis'. But it's not just Turkiye, it's not just football, and it's not just the lower leagues. So how has Turkish football gotten to this point, and what can authorities do to keep games and players honest?

Presenter: Nick Clark
Guests:
Ali Emre Dedeoglu - a sports commentator.
Tancredi Palmeri - International sports analyst.
Jamie Allen - a football journalist and writer.

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Post from Al Jazeera on November 15, 2025

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