MHK earthquake in Turkish football following Arda Kardeşler controversy!

The decisions made by referee Arda Kardeşler during the match where Trabzonspor drew 1-1 with Gaziantep FK in the 6th week of the Süper Lig have caused a major stir in the football community. Kardeşler's decision to stop play and demand that a free kick be retaken from the exact spot while the Bordeaux-Blues were launching a fast attack drew significant backlash.

Following the match, Trabzonspor President Ertuğrul Doğan made a harsh statement during a program he attended, saying, "This friend's refereeing career is over!" TFF President İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu stated, "This is not a mistake, and the price for it will be heavy! I have never seen anything like this in my life. This is not a refereeing error! I will do what is necessary and more."

Former referee Fırat Aydınus claimed in a statement on social media that a decision had been made to end Arda Kardeşler's refereeing career and that this decision had been communicated to him. He further stated that the TFF President had requested the resignation of Central Referee Board (MHK) President Ferhat Gündoğdu, but that Gündoğdu had pointed to his contract provisions.

As of today, a decision has been made for Arda Kardeşler to hang up his whistle, and he has been informed of this.

Furthermore, the resignation of Ferhat Gündoğdu has been requested by the TFF President.. Gündoğdu, however, has cited his contract provisions.#TFF #MHK #REFEREE #FG #ARDAKARDEŞLER

— Fırat Aydınus (@firataydinus) September 22, 2025

News Source: 12punto