It was alleged to be sex tape footage... Elif Karaarslan is becoming a referee commentator! Which channel will Elif Karaarslan be commentating on?

Last summer, one of the scandals that shook the world of refereeing was the alleged relationship between 61-year-old former referee observer Orhan Erdemir and referee Elif Karaarslan.

Following the leak of sexually explicit images on the internet, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) ended the refereeing careers of both individuals.

Elif Karaarslan, who remained in the spotlight for a long time following the scandal, is now returning to the screens with a new project.

Karaarslan will evaluate controversial refereeing decisions at the end of matches on LÜE TV, founded by sports commentator Levent Ümit Erol.

WHO IS ELIF KARAARSLAN?

Born on July 9, 2000, in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Elif Karaarslan was officiating in lower leagues. The 24-year-old young referee draws attention not only for the matches she officiates but also for the posts she shares on her social media account.

HOW DID ELIF KARAARSLAN BECOME FAMOUS?

Female referee Elif Karaarslan, who received a lifetime ban from the TFF, suddenly became a trending topic and began to attract attention with her posts.

Karaarslan's posts began to be shared widely, and her follower count rose rapidly.

Elif Karaarslan currently has 581 thousand followers on Instagram.

WHAT IS THE ELIF KARAARSLAN INCIDENT?

The Turkish Football Federation had banned observer Orhan Erdemir and referee Elif Karaarslan, with whom he was alleged to have had a relationship, from their duties. Referee Karaarslan stated that she would seek her rights legally.

Finally, female referee Elif Karaarslan, who received a lifetime ban from the Turkish Football Federation, expressed her reaction to her colleagues on her social media account.

In a post on her social media account, Karaarslan said the following:

Why do other referees never speak up when a referee is treated unfairly?

"Is it so that we don't get into trouble? Who or what are you so afraid of? Those who remain silent against injustice today are the same ones who will be subjected to similar injustice tomorrow.

Fear is of no use against fate. Be a little brave.

As long as you continue to be like this, anyone can play with refereeing and referees as they please anyway"

Following the events, Karaarslan launched a paid subscription for exclusive content on her social media account.