Trabzonspor president banned in betting scandal before Hearts clash
The Turkish Football Federation probed 448 officials who held posts at clubs in the top two divisions over the previous five years.
The hit
Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has been banned for 45 days after breaching Turkish Football Federation betting rules, ruling him out of tomorrow’s Conference League clash with Hearts. He is one of 147 officials sanctioned, according to the Scottish Sun.
Why it matters
Trabzonspor host Hearts with their own president barred from involvement for most of the league phase.
The record
| Officials banned | 147 of 448 investigated (Turkish Football Federation) |
|---|---|
| Dogan’s ban length | 45 days (Turkish Football Federation) |
| Scope of probe | Officials at top two Turkish divisions over previous 5 years |
| Prior crackdown | 149 referees & 1,204 players banned, November 2025 (Turkish Football Federation) |
What happens next
Trabzonspor host Hearts in the Conference League tomorrow evening without their banned president.
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