TFF Issues New Wave of Disciplinary Referrals as Integrity Crisis Deepens
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has issued a new round of disciplinary referrals following matches played on 26 November in the Nesine 2. Lig Beyaz Grup, marking another significant step in the federation’s broader integrity crackdown. The latest decisions highlight continued concerns around unsporting behaviour, offensive chanting and field incidents, and arrive at a moment when Turkish football remains under heightened scrutiny due to ongoing investigations and transparency efforts led by the TFF.
Overview of the Latest Decisions
The Turkish Football Federation has released details regarding its newest disciplinary actions, which were forwarded to the PFDK on 27 November 2025.
The federation cited breaches of several articles within the TFF Disciplinary Code, triggered by incidents across multiple matches in the Nesine 2. Lig Beyaz Grup. Each case has been referred on the basis of “reasonable suspicion,” a threshold that legally obligates the federation to send files to the disciplinary board.
Referrals Connected to Larger Integrity Effort
The new cases follow the TFF’s heightened disciplinary activity, which continues amid an unprecedented integrity investigation affecting all levels of Turkish football.
- See also: TFF Issues 19 New Disciplinary Referrals
During his recent press appearance, TFF President İbrahim Ethem Hacıosmanoğlu dismissed claims of data manipulation and emphasized the legal duty to refer all suspicious files. He framed the current measures as part of a nationwide responsibility to protect the future of Turkish football, adding:
“If we truly want to leave clean football to our children, everyone must put their hand under the stone. This is a social responsibility, not a place for personal profit.”
Breakdown of the Six New Disciplinary Referrals
The TFF documented six separate cases from the latest matchday. Each referral corresponds to a specific incident or series of behaviours observed during fixtures on 26 November.
1. Iskenderunspor A.Ş
Aykan Öksüz, the technical director of Iskenderunspor A.Ş. Club, has been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) as a precautionary measure, effective November 27, 2025, in accordance with Article 36 of the Football Disciplinary Regulations, for his “unsportsmanlike conduct” during the Sultan Su İnegölspor – Iskenderunspor A.Ş. Nesine 2nd League White Group match played on November 26, 2025.
2. Muğlaspor Club
Muğlaspor Club has been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) in accordance with Article 53 of the Football Disciplinary Regulations, for his “disgusting and abusive chanting” during the Muğlaspor Kulübü – Beyoğlu Yeni Çarşi Spor Activities A.Ş. Nesine 2nd League White Group match played on November 26, 2025.
3. Beyoğlu Yeni Çarşi SK
Sinan Biçer, coach of Beyoğlu Yeni Çarşi Sports Activities INC., has been referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) as a precautionary measure, effective November 27, 2025, in accordance with Article 36 of the Football Disciplinary Regulations, for his “unsportsmanlike conduct” during the Muğlaspor Kulübü – Beyoğlu Yeni Çarşi Sports Activities INC.. Nesine 2nd League White Group match played on November 26, 2025.
4. Kizilkaya Tarim Şanliurfaspor
Kizilkaya Tarim Şanliurfaspor Club’s Kizilkaya Tarim Şanliurfaspor – Batman Petrol Spor INC. Nesine was referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) pursuant to Article 52 of the Football Disciplinary Instructions for “field incidents” in the 2nd League White Group match.
Kizilkaya Tarim Şanliurfaspor Club manager Mehmet Nur Şahin was referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) as a precautionary measure, effective November 27, 2025, due to his “insult” in the same match, pursuant to Article 41 of the Football Disciplinary Instructions.
Kizilkaya Tarim Şanliurfaspor Club coach Fevzi Özkan was referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) as a precautionary measure, effective November 27, 2025, due to his “unsportsmanlike conduct” in the same match, pursuant to Article 36 of the Football Disciplinary Instructions.
Kizilkaya Tarim Şanliurfaspor Club official Ibrahim Halil Kabakçi was referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) as a precautionary measure, effective November 27, 2025, due to his “insult” in the same match. In accordance with Article 41 of the Disciplinary Directive, he was referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) as a precautionary measure, effective November 27, 2025.
Kizilkaya Tarim Şanliurfaspor Club official Mehmet Emin Belli was referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) as a precautionary measure, effective November 27, 2025, due to his “insult” in the same match, in accordance with Article 41 of the Football Disciplinary Directive.
5. Batman Petrol Spor A.Ş
Due to “field incidents” in the Kizilkaya Tarim Şanliurfaspor – Batman Petrol Spor A.Ş. Nesine 2nd League White Group match played on November 26, 2025, Batman Petrol Spor A.Ş. Club was referred to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) as a precautionary measure, effective November 52 of the Football Disciplinary Directive.
Batman Petrol Spor A.Ş. It has been decided to refer the club’s goalkeeper coach, Salih Aydin, to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board as a precaution, effective from 27.11.2025, in accordance with Article 36 of the Football Disciplinary Instruction, due to his “unsportsmanlike conduct” in the same match.
Batman Petrol Spor A.Ş. was also referred under Article 52 for field incidents during the same fixture. Additionally, the club’s goalkeeper coach, Salih Aydın, was cited for unsporting behaviour under Article 36 and has been placed under precautionary measures.
6. Sakaryaspor A.Ş
A decision has been made to refer Sakaryaspor A.Ş. Club player Caner Erkin to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board, effective November 30, 2025, as a precautionary measure, in accordance with Article 41 of the Football Disciplinary Regulations, for his “insult” during the Sakaryaspor A.Ş. – Eminevim Ümraniyespor Trendyol 1st League match played on November 29, 2025.
What Comes Next?
All five referrals will now be examined by the Professional Football Disciplinary Board. The federation has reminded the public that referral does not indicate guilt; each party will have the opportunity to present evidence.
- Check also: Full List of 101 Suspend Players for Betting Violations in Turkey
Further actions are expected as more data becomes available from the Ministry of Sports, suggesting that disciplinary activity will remain intensive in the coming weeks.