On 2 December 2025, the Turkish Football Federation submitted 38 new disciplinary referrals to the Professional Football Disciplinary Board. The referrals cover the Trendyol Süper Lig, Trendyol 1. Lig, and lower divisions, highlighting ongoing issues with offensive chanting, regulatory breaches, unsporting conduct, and matchday irregularities throughout Turkish football.
Wide Range of Violations Across Clubs and Leagues
The latest referrals show frequent use of Article 53, which addresses “ugly and offensive chanting.” Many clubs from the Süper Lig and lower divisions were cited under this provision following recent matches. Similarly, Article 52, covering “field incidents,” appeared repeatedly, reflecting ongoing challenges in match organization, crowd behavior, and stadium security.
Administrative and procedural breaches remain significant. Article 46, which governs actions contrary to regulations, was applied across multiple leagues. Several clubs faced additional citations for accreditation violations or failing to comply with match-day operational rules for the 2025-26 season.
Some cases involved more serious misconduct, including referrals under Article 36 for unsporting conduct, Article 41 for insults, Article 39 for incidents in referee areas, and Article 43 for illegal or violent actions. Affected players, officials, and club executives received precautionary measures effective immediately.
Referral Process Does Not Determine Guilt
TFF emphasizes that referrals do not imply guilt. The federation must forward any case with reasonable suspicion to the PFDK. Individuals and clubs referred to the board can provide explanations or evidence during the disciplinary review.
Consistent Enforcement Across Turkish Football
This wave follows several weeks of heightened disciplinary activity across all league levels. The volume of referrals demonstrates TFF’s commitment to consistent application of regulations, from Süper Lig clubs to third-division teams and individual staff members. It also reflects broader efforts to uphold football integrity and match-day standards.
Highlighted Referrals
Here is a sample of key disciplinary cases submitted to the PFDK:
- Kocaelispor: Offensive chanting (Article 53) and failure to keep stairways clear (Article 49) in the 28.11.2025 Süper Lig match vs. Gençlerbirliği.
- Çaykur Rizespor A.Ş. & Zecorner Kayserispor: Offensive chanting (Article 53) in their 29.11.2025 clash.
- Ikas Eyüpspor – Orhan AK: Unsporting behavior (Article 36) and insult (Article 41), precautionary measure applied.
- Fenerbahçe A.Ş.: Multiple violations including offensive chanting (Article 53), field incidents (Article 52), and actions contrary to instructions (Article 46). Several players and officials received precautionary measures.
- Galatasaray A.Ş.: Offensive chanting (Article 53), field incidents (Article 52), unsporting behavior (Article 36), and statements damaging football’s reputation (Article 38).
The full list spans all 38 cases, covering incidents from offensive chanting and unsporting behavior to match organization failures and procedural breaches across all professional levels.
Moving Forward
By issuing these referrals, the TFF seeks to reinforce regulatory compliance and improve the matchday environment across Turkish football. Clubs and individuals involved now face PFDK review, while the federation continues to monitor adherence to the Disciplinary Code throughout the 2025-26 season.
