Galatasaray issues statement regarding players named in betting scandal: 'Our stance is clear'
Regarding the referral of two of its players to the disciplinary committee as part of a betting investigation, Galatasaray stated: "Our hope is that this entire process will reach a conclusion in the most accurate and fair manner, without harming the personal rights of our players or the brand value of Turkish football. Our stance on protecting ethical values, honesty, and fair competition in Turkish football has been clear from the past to the present."
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The Turkish Football Federation has announced the names of 1,024 football players found to have engaged in betting as part of an investigation into professional leagues, and has referred these individuals to the Professional Football Disciplinary Committee (PFDK).
Galatasaray Club issued a written statement on its official website regarding the matter, which included the following remarks:
"In the announcement made today by the Turkish Football Federation, it was stated that two of our players have been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Committee within the framework of the betting investigation.
This sensitive process is being followed meticulously by our club. Our hope is that this entire process will reach a conclusion in the most accurate and fair manner, without harming the personal rights of our players or the brand value of Turkish football.
As Galatasaray Sports Club, our stance on protecting ethical values, honesty, and fair competition in Turkish football has been clear from the past to the present. As we have emphasized in our previous statements, our fight on this issue is a non-negotiable matter for the reliability and reputation of football.
Our club is carefully following the details of the incident and is awaiting the completion of the process to ensure that justice is served in the most accurate way. Galatasaray, as always, stands on the side of justice, honesty, and clean competition today as well."