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	{{Scandals in Turkey}}
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	The '''2011 Turkish Sports corruption scandal''' was an investigation about ], incentive premium, ], establishing a criminal organization, ] and ] in ]'s top two association football divisions, the ] and ] with a still on-going trial. On 2 July 2012, a Turkish special-authorized state court sentenced many people to various prison sententences. However, on 6 March 2014, special-authorized courts was abolished in Turkey. On 23 June 2014, an earlier retrial demand was accepted, meaning that all convicted people will have a retrial. The retrial process started on 15 January 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-appeals-court-approves-conviction-of-fenerbahce-chairman-in-match-fixing-case-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=61204&NewsCatID=36217\|title=Turkish appeals court approves conviction of Fenerbahçe chairman in match-fixing case - TURKEY\|work=hurriyetdailynews.com}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="cnnturk.com"/><ref name="milliyet.com.tr"/><ref name="milliyet.com.tr">{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/sike-davasinda-flas-gelisme--fenerbahce-1893921-skorerhaber/\|title=Şike davasında flaş gelişme!\|date=7 June 2014\|work=MЭLLЭYET HABER - TЬRKЭYE'NЭN HABER SЭTESЭ}}</ref><ref name="sampiy10.gazetevatan.com">{{cite web\|url=http://sampiy10.gazetevatan.com/aziz-yildirim-icin-karar-cikti--651068-spor-sampiy10-haber/\|title=Şimdi UEFA düşünsün\|work=sampiy10.gazetevatan.com}}</ref><ref name="hurriyet.com.tr">{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/26667170.asp\|title=Mahkemeden Aziz Yıldırım kararı\|author=Ayşegül USTA / İSTANBUL\|date=23 June 2014\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref><ref>http://www.goal.com/tr/news/454/türkiye-haberleri/2014/10/15/5187615/yeniden-yargılama-tarihi-belli-oldu</ref>

	==Timeline of the investigation==
	In the summer of 2011, Turkish police began an investigation into 19 ] matches suspected of being fixed, and by 10 July 61 individuals had been arrested, including club managers and ] national players. 26 of these would later have requests for release refused by the court.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kanaldhaber.com.tr/Haber/Spor-37/Aziz-Yildirima-tahliye-yok-20436.aspx \|title=Aziz Yıldırım'a tahliye yok! \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Kanaldhaber.com.tr \|date=22 July 2011 \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkey: Fenerbahce boss remanded on match-fix charge\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14100659\|publisher=bbc.co.uk\|accessdate=13 July 2011\|date=10 July 2011\| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110711112506/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14100659\| archivedate= 11 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->\| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Fenerbahce boss among 30 held in Turkey match-fix probe\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14006118\|publisher=bbc.co.uk\|accessdate=13 July 2011\|date=3 July 2011\| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110718231626/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14006118\| archivedate= 18 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->\| deadurl= no}}</ref> By 12 July UEFA had confirmed they were monitoring the situation.

	Around the same time, ] player ] admitted to participating in match fixing, specifically relating to two matches: Istanbul’s match against ], and the ] final against ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cumhuriyet.com/?hn=261022 \|title=Turkish Press Scan July 14th \|publisher=Cumhuriyet.com \|date=14 July 2011 \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> Following his arrest Akın withdrew his confession, claiming he had been tricked and his confession given under ], and denied any involvement in the alleged corruption.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://yurthaber.mynet.com/detay/istanbul-haberleri/ibrahim-akin-savcinin-baski-yaptigini-iddia-etti/28893 \|title=İbrahim Akın, savcının baskı yaptığını iddia etti \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Yurthaber.mynet.com \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> Beşiktaş president ] later returned the ] following match-fixing allegations levelled at his own club.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ligtv.com.tr/Default.aspx?r=1&hid=95324 \|title=Beşiktaş kupayı iade etti \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Ligtv.com.tr \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref>

	The investigation continued with the questioning of Fenerbahçe Official ], Fenerbahçe Administrative Manager Hasan Çetinkaya, İBB Spor player ] and former referee and ex-Gençlerbirliği official Zafer Önder İpek.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://gundem.milliyet.com.tr/3-dalga-basladi-4-kisi-gozaltina-alindi-/gundem/gundemdetay/29.07.2011/1420195/default.htm \|title=3. dalga başladı! 4 kişi gözaltına alındı...\|language=Turkish \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> Another round of questioning followed, with Fenerbahçe player ], former Beşiktaş lawyer and journalist Sinan Engin, ] player ], manager Ekrem Okumuş and journalist Tahir Kum all interviewed.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://gundem.milliyet.com.tr/emre-belozoglu-ve-sinan-engin-e-sike-sorgusu/gundem/gundemdetay/02.08.2011/1421659/default.htm \|title=Emre Belözoğlu ve Sinan Engin'e 'şike' sorgusu \|language=Turkish \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> Dozens more would ultimately be questioned in the course of the investigation.<ref> {{tr icon}}</ref>

	On 15 August, The Report of the TFF's Ethics Committee,<ref> {{tr icon}}</ref> presented to the general assembly of the TFF. The First Report of the TFF's Ethics Committee (340 pages) completely hidden from public scrutiny and FIFA and UEFA. But, summary section of the report (38 pages) leaked to the press.<ref> {{tr icon}}</ref> Prof.Dr.Oguz Atalay, chairman of the committee, confirmed that document published in the press is the actual document.<ref> {{tr icon}}</ref>

	The TFF banned Fenerbahçe from participating in the 2011–12 ], with UEFA announcing that ] would replace them.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1664395.html \|title=Eleven former winners grace group stage draw \|publisher=Uefa.com \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref>

	In September, former ] president Feridun Tankut and former ] player ] were both questioned, either as suspects or witnesses, as part of the investigation.<ref name="hab">{{cite news\| url = http://www.htspor.com/futbol/haber/667795-3-isim-emniyette\| title = 3 isim emniyette!\| publisher = Habertürk Newspaper\| date = 9 September 2011}}</ref> The TFF decided that they would rule on the recipient of the 2010–11 title as soon as possible.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/18691422.asp \|title=Mehmet Ali Aydınlar'dan önemli açıklamalar \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Hurriyet.com.tr \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref>

	Many members of the European football community voiced their concerns about the situation, with UEFA president ] saying how the match-fixing scandals had “badly tarnished the game” and that the developments were "not good for Turkish football".<ref>{{cite news\|last=Collett \|first=Mike \|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/08/26/idINIndia-58992620110826 \|title=Platini 'fears for soccer's future' \|publisher=In.reuters.com \|date= 26 August 2011\|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/18663059.asp \|title=Michel Platini'den Fenerbahçe yorumu \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Hurriyet.com.tr \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/2011/09/06/index.html?rf=1&ver=491 \|title=UEFA Başkanı'ndan Fenerbahçe için ağır sözler... \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Milliyet.com.tr \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> ] president ] also had his say, stating "We cannot intervene at the first stage; we must let the jurisdictional organization of the different states , and when these people are condemned and found guilty, then we will suspend them for life. ... Then they will never come back to football{{snd}} being officials or being players, they will be banned for life".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/aboutuefa/news/newsid=1650460.html \|title=UEFA statement on Turkish clubs \|publisher=Uefa.com \|date=12 July 2011 \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}{{dead link\|date=January 2016}}</ref><ref>http://www.todayszaman.com/news-250125-fifa-chief-blatter-calls-for-life-bans-for-match-fixers.html ] chief Blatter calls for life bans for match-fixers</ref>

	On 31 January 2012, President of the Turkish Football Federation ] (previous sponsor of Fenerbahçe's volleyball team) Vice Presidents of TFF ] (chairman of İstanbul BB) and ] (who then became Galatasaray board member) resigned from all duties.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Kamuoyunun dikkatine\|url=http://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=285&ftxtID=14401\|publisher=Turkish Football Federation\|accessdate=31 January 2012}}</ref>

	On 30 April 2012, Turkish Football Federation changed the article 58 of disciplinary regulations regarding the penalization of match-fixing.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Futbol Disiplin ve Müsabaka Talimatlarında değişiklik\|url=http://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=285&ftxtID=15061\|publisher=Turkish Football Federation\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|last=Burch\|first=Jonathon\|title=Soccer-Turkish federation eases penalty for match-fixing\|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/30/soccer-turkey-matchfixing-idUSL5E8FU2K220120430\|publisher=Reuters\|accessdate=30 April 2012\|date=30 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Turkey changes match-fixing rules\|url=http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/7871758/turkey-federation-cut-points-teams-attempted-match-fixing\|publisher=ESPN\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Turkish teams face ethics hearing over match-fixing\|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iGHTEZR96NdAo-jIvut1Ygm0OS6w?docId=CNG.01c448e0908ac14379bba9f8c5679e0f.2f1\|publisher=AFP\|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref> In response to the TFF' s decision, ] announced that they will make a meeting with the UEFA as soon as possible.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Trabzonspor UEFA'ya gidiyor\|url=http://www.trtspor.com.tr/Haber.aspx?Id=20286\|publisher=TRT Spor\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref> ] reacted against the TFF' s decision and made a statement regarding the issue.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Galatasaray Spor Kulübü Yönetim Kurulu'ndan Önemli Açıklama\|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/kulup/haber/13352.php\|publisher=Galatasaray Sports Club\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref> ] also reacted against the decision.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Kamuoyuna Duyuru\|url=http://www.bursaspor.org.tr/haberler/index/haber/1797/kategori/1\|publisher=Bursaspor\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite web\|title=Manipulationsskandal: Rettung statt Bestrafung Dienstag, Die Ignoranz der Gerechtigkeit\|url=http://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/international/tuerkei/1205/Artikel/manipulationsskandal-verband-plaediert-auf-nicht-schuldig-demiroeren-keine-bestrafung-fuer-fenerbahce-und-co.html\|publisher=spox.com\|accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref>
	On the same day, Turkish Football Federation added a new article to the disciplinary regulations that all punishments including relegation, point-deduction can be postponed, Article 105.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Futbol Federasyonu, 58. maddeyi değiştirdi\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/20452098.asp\|publisher=Hürriyet Newspaper\|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 3 May 2012, ] applied to the TFF Arbitration Board to suspend and annul the decision regarding the amendment on the Article 58 and Article 105 of disciplinary regulations of TFF.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Galatasaray Spor Kulübü’nden Kamuoyuna Duyuru\|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/kulup/haber/13392.php\|publisher=Galatasaray SK\|accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=G.Saray Tahkim'e başvurdu\|url=http://spor.milliyet.com.tr/g-saray-tahkim-e-basvurdu/spor/spordetay/03.05.2012/1535951/default.htm\|publisher=Milliyet Newspaper\|accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 4 May 2012, ] and ] also applied to the TFF Arbitration Board to suspend and annul the decision regarding the amendment on the Article 58 and Article 105 of disciplinary regulations of TFF.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Trabzonspor da Tahkim'e başvurdu\|url=http://spor.milliyet.com.tr/trabzonspor-da-tahkim-e-basvurdu/spor/spordetay/04.05.2012/1536275/default.htm\|publisher=Milliyet Newspaper\|accessdate=4 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Tahkim Kurulu’na yürütmeyi durdurma başvurusu\|url=http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=10503#Icerik\|publisher=Trabzonspor\|accessdate=4 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Tahkim Kuruluna Başvurduk\|url=http://www.bursaspor.org.tr/haberler/index/haber/1817/kategori/1\|publisher=Bursaspor\|accessdate=4 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 5 May 2012, Turkish Football Federation Arbitration Board, rejected the appeals and the objections from the clubs.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Tahkim Kurulu Kararları\|url=http://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=247&ftxtID=15110\|publisher=Turkish Football Federation\|accessdate=5 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 7 May 2012, Turkish Football Federation has given a verdict for the people involved with the case:

	The federation banned İbrahim Akın of İstanbul Buyukşehir Belediyesi SK for three years for allegedly fixing the result of a match when his team lost to Fenerbahçe SK 2–0 on 1 May 2011. It also banned Serdar Kulbilge of Gençlerbirliği for two years for allegedly attempting to fix the result of a match that Fenerbahçe SK won 4-2.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Türkischer Verband mildert Strafen im Manipulationsskandal\|url=http://www.tagesspiegel.de/sport/wie-weggezaubert-tuerkischer-verband-mildert-strafen-im-manipulationsskandal/6586906.html\|publisher=Der Tagesspigel\|accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkey match fixing: Football Federation clears clubs\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17983480\|publisher=BBC News\|accessdate=7 May 2012\|date=7 May 2012}}</ref>

	It said eight other people, including Fenerbahçe SK officials Mehmet Şekip Mosturoğlu, İlhan Yüksel Ekşioğlu, Cemil Turhan and Yavuz Ağırgöl received with a disciplinary measure called "depravation of rights" which amounts to barring a person from any administrative or sports activities, including entering the stadiums. However, this disciplinary measure can be postponed according to the new article 105 which has been designed by Turkish Football Federation recently.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Two players banned in Turkish match-fixing scandal... but Fenerbahce and co cleared\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2140668/Turkish-match-fixing-scandal-Two-players-banned-Fenerbahce-cleared.html#ixzz1uC2J1jJP\|publisher=Daily Mail\|accessdate=7 May 2012\|location=London\|date=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Sanción a los jugadores, pero no a los clubes\|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/05/07/futbol/futbol_internacional/1336384173.html?a=9e8ffbf8375d6362f657a12851304628&t=1336400232\|publisher=Marca\|accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkish federation leaves clubs unpunished over match-fixing scandal\|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/may/07/turkish-federation-match-fixing\|publisher=The Guardian\|accessdate=7 May 2012\|location=London\|date=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Merkwaardige vrijspraak in langslepend schandaal Turks voetbal\|url=http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2012/05/07/merkwaardige-vrijspraak-in-langslepend-schandaal-door-turkse-voetbalbond/\|publisher=NRC.NL\|accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 1 June 2012, specially-authorized İstanbul Public Prosecutor Ufuk Ermertcan demanded from the İstanbul 16th High Criminal Court to hand down jail sentences for the suspects as part of an investigation into match-fixing scandal. The İstanbul 16th High Criminal Court rejected lawyers’ request to release Fenerbahçe SK President ], Olgun Peker, Fenerbahçe official İlhan Ekşioğlu and Yusuf Turanlı. The court also ruled to release Ahmet Çelebi, Ali Kıratlı, Haldun Şenman, Sami Dinç and İbrahim Bülent İşcen, who were in custody, pending trial. The court hearings will be resumed on 26 June.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Şike ve örgütten 13 yıl 10 ay\|url=http://gundem.milliyet.com.tr/sike-ve-orgutten-13-yil-10-ay/gundem/gundemdetay/02.06.2012/1548331/default.htm\|publisher=Milliyet Newspaper\|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=İstanbul prosecutor demands 13 years for Fener chairman\|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-282272-istanbul-prosecutor-demands-13-years-for-fener-chairman.html\|publisher=Today's Zaman\|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref>

	On 4 June 2012, the Arbitration Board of Turkish Football Federation reduced the penalties for three suspects in a match-fixing scandal while upholding the sentences of other suspects. The arbitration board reduced Akın’s sentence from three years to two years and Kulbilge’s sentence was reduced from two years to three matches. Karan was given two years deprivation of rights by the PFDK, but the Arbitration Board changed his sentence into a two-year ban from participating in future games.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Tahkim Kurulu Kararları - 04.06.2012\|url=http://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=247&ftxtID=15398\|publisher=Turkish Football Federation\|accessdate=5 June 2012}}</ref>

	On 22 June 2012, UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body made a decision:

	{{quote\|- To allow the Diciplinary Inspector and Fenerbahce to file additional submissions to the Control and Diciplinary Body<br>
	- For the time being the club of Fenerbahce is allowed to participate in the UEFA competition for which it is eligible pending a final decision of the UEFA Diciplinary Body in this regard. \|source=Kamuyu Aydınlatma Platformu (Public Disclosure Platform)<ref>{{cite web\|title=Özel Durum Açıklaması (Genel) \|url=http://www.kap.gov.tr/yay/Bildirim/Bildirim.aspx?id=217480 \|\|publisher=IMKB \|accessdate=22 June 2012}}</ref>}}

	On 2 July 2012, specially-authorized Turkish court convicted and sentenced Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım to 6 years and 3 months in prison on match-fixing charges. Fenerbahçe Vice President Şekip Mosturoğlu was sentenced to 1 year 10 months and 10 days in prison and the other Vice President of Fenerbahçe was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in prison.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Tarihi kararlar açıklandı\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/20896794.asp\|publisher=Hürriyet Newspaper\|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Aziz Yildirim sentenced to 6 years\|url=http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/8121809/fenerbahce-president-aziz-yildirim-convicted-match-fixing\|publisher=ESPN\|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=El presidente del Fenerbahçe, Aziz Yildirim, ha sido condenado a seis años de prisión\|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/07/02/futbol/futbol_internacional/1341227702.html\|publisher=Marca\|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkey match-fixing: Fenerbahce boss Yildirim guilty\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18681119\|publisher=BBC\|accessdate=2 July 2012\|date=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Urteile im türkischen Manipulationsprozess verkündet\|url=http://www.goal.com/de/news/952/t%C3%BCrkei/2012/07/02/3215625/erstinstanzliche-urteile-im-t%C3%BCrkischen-manipulationsprozess?source=breakingnews\|publisher=Goal.com\|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref>

	On 10 August 2012, İstanbul 16th High Criminal Court announced its reasoned decision regarding the match-fixing case.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Reasoned Decision — Full, 682 pages\|url=http://im.haberturk.com/images/others/2012/08/10/GEREKCELI_KARAR.odt\|publisher=Habertürk\|accessdate=10 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Futbolda şike davasının gerekçeli kararı açıklandı\|url=http://www.sporaktif.com/haberdetay.asp?Newsid=190661\|publisher=Doğan News Agency\|accessdate=10 August 2012}}</ref>

	==Events after the investigation==
	On 25 June 2013, UEFA banned Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş from European competitions over match-fixing allegations. Fenerbahçe was banned for a total of two seasons for which they qualify for either the Champions League or Europa League, with the ban for the third campaign deferred for a probationary period of five years, while Beşiktaş will miss next season’s Europa League. Both clubs are to appeal against a UEFA decision to bar the two clubs from European competitions on match-fixing accusations.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Two Turkish clubs banned from UEFA competitions\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=1967133.html\|publisher=UEFA.com\|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> 5th Civil Court of First Instance temporarily suspended three Fenerbahçe officials, including chairman Aziz Yıldırım.<ref>{{cite web\|title=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/three-fenerbahce-officials-suspended-from-football-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=49476&NewsCatID=362\|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/three-fenerbahce-officials-suspended-from-football-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=49476&NewsCatID=362\|publisher=Hurriyet\|accessdate=1 July 2013\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Htqig4SA\|archivedate=5 July 2013\|deadurl=no}}</ref>

	On 15 July 2013, UEFA Appeals Body declared that "Besiktas have had their appeal rejected. Consequently, Besiktas are not eligible to participate in the 2013/14 UEFA Europa League. Fenerbahce have had their appeal partially admitted. Consequently, Fenerbahce are excluded from participating in the next two UEFA club competitions they qualify for, including the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League." <ref>{{cite news\| url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/07/15/uk-soccer-uefa-turkey-idUKBRE96E0Q620130715 \| work=Reuters \| first=Toby \| last=Davis \| title=UEFA upholds Fenerbahce, Besiktas bans \| date=15 July 2013}}</ref>

	On 18 July 2013, CAS announced that the final decision on Fenerbahce will be issued before 28 August and a final decision on Besiktas on 30 August.<ref>http://www.tas-cas.org/en/infogenerales.asp/4-3-6956-1092-4-1-1/5-0-1092-15-1-1/</ref>

	On 24 July 2013, Supreme Court of Appeals Prosecutor's Office demanded upholding of verdicts in match-fixing trial.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/24361162.asp\|title=Yargıtay, cezaların onanmasını istedi\|date=23 July 2013\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 28 August 2013, The Court of Arbitration for Sports decided to reject the Fenerbahçe SK's appeal against their suspension from European competition and Fenerbahçe was banned from European competitions for two years after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) opted to uphold the club's punishment for their involvement in match fixing in Turkey.<ref>{{cite web\|title=FOOTBALL – APPEALS FILED BY FENERBAHCE SK AND FC METALIST KHARKIV DISMISSED\|url=http://www.tas-cas.org/en/infogenerales.asp/4-3-7041-1092-4-1-1/5-0-1092-15-1-1/\|publisher=CAS\|accessdate=28 August 2013}}</ref>

	On 30 August 2013, The Court of Arbitration for Sports decided to reject the Beşiktaş JK's appeal against their suspension from European competition and Beşiktaş was banned from European competitions for one year after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) opted to uphold the club's punishment for their involvement in match fixing in Turkey.<ref>{{cite web\|title=CAS dismisses the appeal of Besiktas JK\|url=http://www.tas-cas.org/en/infogenerales.asp/4-3-7078-1092-4-1-1/5-0-1092-15-1-1/\|publisher=CAS\|accessdate=30 August 2013}}</ref>

	On 17 January 2014, Republic of Turkey Supreme Court approved decisions on match fixing crime.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Yargıtay şike kararını açıkladı\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/25590734.asp\|publisher=Hurriyet Newspaper\|accessdate=17 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|last=Depetris\|first=Marina\|title=Fenerbahce boss links soccer match-fixing case to Turkey corruption probe\|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/01/20/uk-soccer-turkey-matchfixing-idUKBREA0J1GW20140120\|publisher=Reuters\|accessdate=21 January 2014\|date=20 January 2014}}</ref>

	On 6 March 2014, specially-authorized courts were abolished in Turkey.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/special-courts-abolished-as-turkish-president-gul-signs-law.aspx?pageID=238&nID=63290&NewsCatID=338\|title=Special courts abolished as Turkish President Gül signs law - POLITICS\|work=hurriyetdailynews.com}}</ref>

	On 26 March 2014, ] stated that ] gave his final verdict about Fenerbahce and Besiktas reminding that both clubs has been already punished by UEFA meaning that no further punishment will be given to the clubs. Also, after being asked about ]'s presidents earlier statements about UEFA's dealings he also added "Ibrahim Hacıosmanoglu is Trabzonspor's president not UEFA's <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://haber.stargazete.com/spor/son-dakika-infantinodan-fbahceye-mujdeli-haber/haber-860875\|title=Infantino'dan F.Bahçe'ye müjdeli haber\|work=Star.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 21 May 2014, UEFA launched an investigation against ] and ] and heard the cases on June 2 and 3. On 6 June 2014 it was declared that Eskişehirspor and Sivasspor are not eligible to participate in the 2014/15 UEFA Europa League. Both Sivasspor and Eskişehirspor's officials announced that they will appeal to CAS to change the result of this case.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Decisions on Eskişehirspor and Sivasspor\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=2114295.html\|publisher=UEFA\|accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=UEFA Sivasspor ve Eskişehirspor kararını açıkladı\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/_test/spor/futbol/26564432.asp\|publisher=Hurriyet\|accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref><ref>http://www.trtspor.com.tr/haber/futbol/spor-toto-super-lig/eskisehir-ve-sivas-casa-gidiyor-73641.html</ref>

	On 27 May 2014, Fenerbahce SK appealed to the Swiss domestic courts, on the grounds of; "The final verdict is against the public order" which is one of the situations that must happen if the accused wants to appeal to the UEFA's and CAS' final verdict. With this appeal Fenerbahce SK is working to lift the "Ban from the European competitions for 2 years".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/26495838.asp\|title=Fenerbahçe İsviçre Federal Mahkemesi'ne başvurdu\|author=Ahmet ERCANLAR\|date=27 May 2014\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 29 May 2014, Mutlu Ekizoğlu, the chief constable of this investigation (Also many others like ] and ]), was suspended from duty pending investigation.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/26511087.asp\|title=Şike operasyonunu yapan emniyet müdürü açığa alındı\|author=Toygun ATİLLA/İSTANBUL\|date=29 May 2014\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 7 June 2014, Abdullah Mirza Coskun, who is the newly assigned prosecutor of the match-fixing scandal, demanded a retrial from the 13th High Criminal Court (which is the newly assigned court for the match-fixing scandal) for Aziz Yıldırım. On 23 June 2014, this demand was accepted by the courts meaning that all the convicted people will have a retrial.<ref name="cnnturk.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.cnnturk.com/haber/turkiye/sike-davasinda-flas-gelisme\|title=Şike davasında flaş gelişme...\|date=7 June 2014\|work=CNN Türk}}</ref><ref name="milliyet.com.tr"/><ref name="sampiy10.gazetevatan.com"/><ref name="hurriyet.com.tr"/>

	After Fenerbahce's official complaint, on 27 June 2014, UEFA Control and Disciplinary Board launched a new investigation against ] and will decide about the case on July 17. UEFA asked for Trabzonspor's defense about this investigation. Fenerbahce's official complaint is based on then-Sivasspor player ]'s notery approved, detailed statements about an offer of incentive premium from Trabzonspor for Sivasspor-Fenerbahce game.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ntvspor.net/haber/futbol/109501/fenerbahce-uefa-trabzonspor-hakkinda-sorusturma-baslatti\|title=Fenerbahçe: "UEFA Trabzonspor hakkında soruşturma başlattı"\|work=NTVSpor.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=15926#Icerik\|title=Trabzonspor Kulübü Resmi Web Sitesi\|work=trabzonspor.org.tr}}</ref><ref>http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/26700071.asp</ref>

	On 7 July 2014, CAS rejected the appeals of Eskişehirspor and Sivasspor meaning that both clubs are not allowed to participate in any European competition for a year.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://spor.haberler.com/cas-tan-eskisehir-ve-sivas-a-kotu-haber-6233930-haberi/\|title=Cas'tan Eskişehir ve Sivas'a Kötü Haber\|date=7 July 2014\|work=Haberler.com}}</ref>

	On 15 July 2014, Trabzonspor has made an official objection to the 13th Istanbul High Criminal court about the accepted retrial demand.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=15977#Icerik\|title=Trabzonspor Kulübü Resmi Web Sitesi\|work=trabzonspor.org.tr}}</ref>

	On 18 July 2014, UEFA Control and Disciplinary board assigned an inspector to the cases of both the Turkish Football Federation (official complaint by Trabzonspor) and Trabzonspor (official complaint by Fenerbahce).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/26834067.asp\|title=UEFA iddialar için müfettiş aradı\|date=17 July 2014\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 24 July 2014, about an earlier application of Fenerbahce to lift the 2 year European Cups ban, Swiss domestic courts has given time to Fenerbahce until 5 August to counter the defences of both CAS and UEFA. Swiss domestic courts also rejected Fenerbahce's suspension of execution demand for the ban from European Cups on the grounds that UEFA has guaranteed to pay any compensation if necessary.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://m.ntvspor.net/haber/futbol/110885/fenerbahceye-ret\|title=Ntv Spor\|work=Ntv Spor}}</ref>

	On 30 August 2014, Trabzonspor declared that, again, they sent letters to both UEFA and FIFA about their concerns that the corruption scandal is not handled correctly.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=16244#Icerik\|title=Trabzonspor Kulübü Resmi Web Sitesi\|work=trabzonspor.org.tr}}</ref>

	On 3 September 2014, Trabzonspor's earlier official objection to 13th İstanbul High Criminal court was rejected, meaning that the retrial process will begin.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aa.com.tr/tr/haberler/383312--quot-futbolda-sike-quot-davasinda-dosya-bir-ust-mahkemeye-gonderildi\|title=Trabzonspor'un itirazına ret\|work=Anadolu Ajansı}}</ref>

	On 24 October 2014, Swiss Domestic courts rejected Fenerbahce's application of compensation from UEFA and CAS. Fenerbahce stated that "This decision is made because of the result of the trials before. After the retrial process, we will use every option to get our compensation."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tr.eurosport.com/futbol/super-lig/2014-2015/isvicre-federal-mahkemesi-nden-fenerbahce-ye-ret_sto4449990/story.shtml\|title=İsviçre Federal Mahkemesi'nden Fenerbahçe'ye ret!\|date=24 October 2014\|work=Eurosport}}</ref>

	On 21 November 2014, Trabzonspor requested for recusal from the 13th İstanbul High Criminal Court citing that the court has lost its neutrality. This request was denied on 19 December 2014. <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/trabzonspor-reddi-hakim-istedi-trabzonspor-1972932-skorerhaber/\|title=Trabzonspor reddi hakim istedi\|date=21 November 2014\|work=MİLLİYET HABER - TÜRKİYE'NİN HABER SİTESİ}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://sampiy10.gazetevatan.com/mahkemeden-trabzonspor-a-ret--708740-super-lig-sampiy10-haber/\|title=Mahkemeden Trabzonspor'a ret!\|work=sampiy10.gazetevatan.com}}</ref>

	On 15 December 2014, UEFA rejected Trabzonspor's official complaint about the Turkish Football Federation and Fenerbahce's official complaint about Trabzonspor.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fotomac.com.tr/trabzonspor/2014/12/15/uefadan-sike-karari\|title=UEFA'dan şike kararı\|work=fotomac.com.tr}}</ref> Trabzonspor declared that they will continue to pursue this matter by applying to both FIFA and CAS.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fanatik.com.tr/2014/12/15/trabzonspordan-uefa-aciklamasi-403947\|title=Trabzonspor'dan UEFA açıklaması!\|work=fanatik}}</ref>

	==Retrial==
	The first trail of the retrial process was made on 24 April 2015. During this trial Fenerbahce lawyers urged the court not to rule according to the evidince that has been presented by a chief constable who is now expelled from his job. The trial was postponed to 8 July 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/sike-davasi-nda-ikinci-durusma--fenerbahce-2050913-skorerhaber/\|title=Şike Davası 8 Temmuz'a ertelendi\|date=28 April 2015\|work=MЭLLЭYET HABER - TЬRKЭYE'NЭN HABER SЭTESЭ}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/emniyet-muduru-mutlu-ekizoglu-gundem-2047653/\|title=Emniyet Müdürü Mutlu Ekizoğlu meslekten ihraç edildi\|date=21 April 2015\|work=MİLLİYET HABER - TÜRKİYE'NİN HABER SİTESİ}}</ref>

	==References==
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	The '''2011 Turkish Sports corruption scandal''' was an investigation about ], incentive premium, ], establishing a criminal organization, ] and ] in ]'s top two association football divisions, the ] and ] with a still on-going trial. On 2 July 2012, a Turkish special-authorized state court sentenced many people to various prison sententences. However, on 6 March 2014, special-authorized courts was abolished in Turkey. On 23 June 2014, an earlier retrial demand was accepted, meaning that all convicted people will have a retrial. The retrial process started on 15 January 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/turkish-appeals-court-approves-conviction-of-fenerbahce-chairman-in-match-fixing-case-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=61204&NewsCatID=36217\|title=Turkish appeals court approves conviction of Fenerbahçe chairman in match-fixing case - TURKEY\|work=hurriyetdailynews.com}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name="cnnturk.com"/><ref name="milliyet.com.tr"/><ref name="milliyet.com.tr">{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/sike-davasinda-flas-gelisme--fenerbahce-1893921-skorerhaber/\|title=Şike davasında flaş gelişme!\|date=7 June 2014\|work=MЭLLЭYET HABER - TЬRKЭYE'NЭN HABER SЭTESЭ}}</ref><ref name="sampiy10.gazetevatan.com">{{cite web\|url=http://sampiy10.gazetevatan.com/aziz-yildirim-icin-karar-cikti--651068-spor-sampiy10-haber/\|title=Şimdi UEFA düşünsün\|work=sampiy10.gazetevatan.com}}</ref><ref name="hurriyet.com.tr">{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/26667170.asp\|title=Mahkemeden Aziz Yıldırım kararı\|author=Ayşegül USTA / İSTANBUL\|date=23 June 2014\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref><ref>http://www.goal.com/tr/news/454/türkiye-haberleri/2014/10/15/5187615/yeniden-yargılama-tarihi-belli-oldu</ref>

	==Timeline of the investigation==
	In the summer of 2011, Turkish police began an investigation into 19 ] matches suspected of being fixed, and by 10 July 61 individuals had been arrested, including club managers and ] national players. 26 of these would later have requests for release refused by the court.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kanaldhaber.com.tr/Haber/Spor-37/Aziz-Yildirima-tahliye-yok-20436.aspx \|title=Aziz Yıldırım'a tahliye yok! \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Kanaldhaber.com.tr \|date=22 July 2011 \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkey: Fenerbahce boss remanded on match-fix charge\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14100659\|publisher=bbc.co.uk\|accessdate=13 July 2011\|date=10 July 2011\| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110711112506/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14100659\| archivedate= 11 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->\| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Fenerbahce boss among 30 held in Turkey match-fix probe\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14006118\|publisher=bbc.co.uk\|accessdate=13 July 2011\|date=3 July 2011\| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110718231626/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14006118\| archivedate= 18 July 2011 <!--DASHBot-->\| deadurl= no}}</ref> By 12 July UEFA had confirmed they were monitoring the situation.

	Around the same time, ] player ] admitted to participating in match fixing, specifically relating to two matches: Istanbul’s match against ], and the ] final against ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cumhuriyet.com/?hn=261022 \|title=Turkish Press Scan July 14th \|publisher=Cumhuriyet.com \|date=14 July 2011 \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> Following his arrest Akın withdrew his confession, claiming he had been tricked and his confession given under ], and denied any involvement in the alleged corruption.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://yurthaber.mynet.com/detay/istanbul-haberleri/ibrahim-akin-savcinin-baski-yaptigini-iddia-etti/28893 \|title=İbrahim Akın, savcının baskı yaptığını iddia etti \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Yurthaber.mynet.com \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> Beşiktaş president ] later returned the ] following match-fixing allegations levelled at his own club.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ligtv.com.tr/Default.aspx?r=1&hid=95324 \|title=Beşiktaş kupayı iade etti \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Ligtv.com.tr \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref>

	The investigation continued with the questioning of Fenerbahçe Official ], Fenerbahçe Administrative Manager Hasan Çetinkaya, İBB Spor player ] and former referee and ex-Gençlerbirliği official Zafer Önder İpek.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://gundem.milliyet.com.tr/3-dalga-basladi-4-kisi-gozaltina-alindi-/gundem/gundemdetay/29.07.2011/1420195/default.htm \|title=3. dalga başladı! 4 kişi gözaltına alındı...\|language=Turkish \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> Another round of questioning followed, with Fenerbahçe player ], former Beşiktaş lawyer and journalist Sinan Engin, ] player ], manager Ekrem Okumuş and journalist Tahir Kum all interviewed.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://gundem.milliyet.com.tr/emre-belozoglu-ve-sinan-engin-e-sike-sorgusu/gundem/gundemdetay/02.08.2011/1421659/default.htm \|title=Emre Belözoğlu ve Sinan Engin'e 'şike' sorgusu \|language=Turkish \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> Dozens more would ultimately be questioned in the course of the investigation.<ref> {{tr icon}}</ref>

	On 15 August, The Report of the TFF's Ethics Committee,<ref> {{tr icon}}</ref> presented to the general assembly of the TFF. The First Report of the TFF's Ethics Committee (340 pages) completely hidden from public scrutiny and FIFA and UEFA. But, summary section of the report (38 pages) leaked to the press.<ref> {{tr icon}}</ref> Prof.Dr.Oguz Atalay, chairman of the committee, confirmed that document published in the press is the actual document.<ref> {{tr icon}}</ref>

	The TFF banned Fenerbahçe from participating in the 2011–12 ], with UEFA announcing that ] would replace them.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=1664395.html \|title=Eleven former winners grace group stage draw \|publisher=Uefa.com \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref>

	In September, former ] president Feridun Tankut and former ] player ] were both questioned, either as suspects or witnesses, as part of the investigation.<ref name="hab">{{cite news\| url = http://www.htspor.com/futbol/haber/667795-3-isim-emniyette\| title = 3 isim emniyette!\| publisher = Habertürk Newspaper\| date = 9 September 2011}}</ref> The TFF decided that they would rule on the recipient of the 2010–11 title as soon as possible.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/18691422.asp \|title=Mehmet Ali Aydınlar'dan önemli açıklamalar \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Hurriyet.com.tr \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref>

	Many members of the European football community voiced their concerns about the situation, with UEFA president ] saying how the match-fixing scandals had “badly tarnished the game” and that the developments were "not good for Turkish football".<ref>{{cite news\|last=Collett \|first=Mike \|url=http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/08/26/idINIndia-58992620110826 \|title=Platini 'fears for soccer's future' \|publisher=In.reuters.com \|date= 26 August 2011\|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/18663059.asp \|title=Michel Platini'den Fenerbahçe yorumu \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Hurriyet.com.tr \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/2011/09/06/index.html?rf=1&ver=491 \|title=UEFA Başkanı'ndan Fenerbahçe için ağır sözler... \|language=Turkish \|publisher=Milliyet.com.tr \|date= \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}</ref> ] president ] also had his say, stating "We cannot intervene at the first stage; we must let the jurisdictional organization of the different states , and when these people are condemned and found guilty, then we will suspend them for life. ... Then they will never come back to football{{snd}} being officials or being players, they will be banned for life".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/aboutuefa/news/newsid=1650460.html \|title=UEFA statement on Turkish clubs \|publisher=Uefa.com \|date=12 July 2011 \|accessdate=7 July 2012}}{{dead link\|date=January 2016}}</ref><ref>http://www.todayszaman.com/news-250125-fifa-chief-blatter-calls-for-life-bans-for-match-fixers.html ] chief Blatter calls for life bans for match-fixers</ref>

	On 31 January 2012, President of the Turkish Football Federation ] (previous sponsor of Fenerbahçe's volleyball team) Vice Presidents of TFF ] (chairman of İstanbul BB) and ] (who then became Galatasaray board member) resigned from all duties.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Kamuoyunun dikkatine\|url=http://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=285&ftxtID=14401\|publisher=Turkish Football Federation\|accessdate=31 January 2012}}</ref>

	On 30 April 2012, Turkish Football Federation changed the article 58 of disciplinary regulations regarding the penalization of match-fixing.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Futbol Disiplin ve Müsabaka Talimatlarında değişiklik\|url=http://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=285&ftxtID=15061\|publisher=Turkish Football Federation\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|last=Burch\|first=Jonathon\|title=Soccer-Turkish federation eases penalty for match-fixing\|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/30/soccer-turkey-matchfixing-idUSL5E8FU2K220120430\|publisher=Reuters\|accessdate=30 April 2012\|date=30 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Turkey changes match-fixing rules\|url=http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/7871758/turkey-federation-cut-points-teams-attempted-match-fixing\|publisher=ESPN\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Turkish teams face ethics hearing over match-fixing\|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iGHTEZR96NdAo-jIvut1Ygm0OS6w?docId=CNG.01c448e0908ac14379bba9f8c5679e0f.2f1\|publisher=AFP\|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref> In response to the TFF' s decision, ] announced that they will make a meeting with the UEFA as soon as possible.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Trabzonspor UEFA'ya gidiyor\|url=http://www.trtspor.com.tr/Haber.aspx?Id=20286\|publisher=TRT Spor\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref> ] reacted against the TFF' s decision and made a statement regarding the issue.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Galatasaray Spor Kulübü Yönetim Kurulu'ndan Önemli Açıklama\|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/kulup/haber/13352.php\|publisher=Galatasaray Sports Club\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref> ] also reacted against the decision.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Kamuoyuna Duyuru\|url=http://www.bursaspor.org.tr/haberler/index/haber/1797/kategori/1\|publisher=Bursaspor\|accessdate=30 April 2012}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite web\|title=Manipulationsskandal: Rettung statt Bestrafung Dienstag, Die Ignoranz der Gerechtigkeit\|url=http://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/international/tuerkei/1205/Artikel/manipulationsskandal-verband-plaediert-auf-nicht-schuldig-demiroeren-keine-bestrafung-fuer-fenerbahce-und-co.html\|publisher=spox.com\|accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref>
	On the same day, Turkish Football Federation added a new article to the disciplinary regulations that all punishments including relegation, point-deduction can be postponed, Article 105.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Futbol Federasyonu, 58. maddeyi değiştirdi\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/20452098.asp\|publisher=Hürriyet Newspaper\|accessdate=1 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 3 May 2012, ] applied to the TFF Arbitration Board to suspend and annul the decision regarding the amendment on the Article 58 and Article 105 of disciplinary regulations of TFF.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Galatasaray Spor Kulübü’nden Kamuoyuna Duyuru\|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/kulup/haber/13392.php\|publisher=Galatasaray SK\|accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=G.Saray Tahkim'e başvurdu\|url=http://spor.milliyet.com.tr/g-saray-tahkim-e-basvurdu/spor/spordetay/03.05.2012/1535951/default.htm\|publisher=Milliyet Newspaper\|accessdate=3 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 4 May 2012, ] and ] also applied to the TFF Arbitration Board to suspend and annul the decision regarding the amendment on the Article 58 and Article 105 of disciplinary regulations of TFF.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Trabzonspor da Tahkim'e başvurdu\|url=http://spor.milliyet.com.tr/trabzonspor-da-tahkim-e-basvurdu/spor/spordetay/04.05.2012/1536275/default.htm\|publisher=Milliyet Newspaper\|accessdate=4 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Tahkim Kurulu’na yürütmeyi durdurma başvurusu\|url=http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=10503#Icerik\|publisher=Trabzonspor\|accessdate=4 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Tahkim Kuruluna Başvurduk\|url=http://www.bursaspor.org.tr/haberler/index/haber/1817/kategori/1\|publisher=Bursaspor\|accessdate=4 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 5 May 2012, Turkish Football Federation Arbitration Board, rejected the appeals and the objections from the clubs.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Tahkim Kurulu Kararları\|url=http://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=247&ftxtID=15110\|publisher=Turkish Football Federation\|accessdate=5 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 7 May 2012, Turkish Football Federation has given a verdict for the people involved with the case:

	The federation banned İbrahim Akın of İstanbul Buyukşehir Belediyesi SK for three years for allegedly fixing the result of a match when his team lost to Fenerbahçe SK 2–0 on 1 May 2011. It also banned Serdar Kulbilge of Gençlerbirliği for two years for allegedly attempting to fix the result of a match that Fenerbahçe SK won 4-2.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Türkischer Verband mildert Strafen im Manipulationsskandal\|url=http://www.tagesspiegel.de/sport/wie-weggezaubert-tuerkischer-verband-mildert-strafen-im-manipulationsskandal/6586906.html\|publisher=Der Tagesspigel\|accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkey match fixing: Football Federation clears clubs\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17983480\|publisher=BBC News\|accessdate=7 May 2012\|date=7 May 2012}}</ref>

	It said eight other people, including Fenerbahçe SK officials Mehmet Şekip Mosturoğlu, İlhan Yüksel Ekşioğlu, Cemil Turhan and Yavuz Ağırgöl received with a disciplinary measure called "depravation of rights" which amounts to barring a person from any administrative or sports activities, including entering the stadiums. However, this disciplinary measure can be postponed according to the new article 105 which has been designed by Turkish Football Federation recently.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Two players banned in Turkish match-fixing scandal... but Fenerbahce and co cleared\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2140668/Turkish-match-fixing-scandal-Two-players-banned-Fenerbahce-cleared.html#ixzz1uC2J1jJP\|publisher=Daily Mail\|accessdate=7 May 2012\|location=London\|date=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Sanción a los jugadores, pero no a los clubes\|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/05/07/futbol/futbol_internacional/1336384173.html?a=9e8ffbf8375d6362f657a12851304628&t=1336400232\|publisher=Marca\|accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkish federation leaves clubs unpunished over match-fixing scandal\|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/may/07/turkish-federation-match-fixing\|publisher=The Guardian\|accessdate=7 May 2012\|location=London\|date=7 May 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Merkwaardige vrijspraak in langslepend schandaal Turks voetbal\|url=http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2012/05/07/merkwaardige-vrijspraak-in-langslepend-schandaal-door-turkse-voetbalbond/\|publisher=NRC.NL\|accessdate=7 May 2012}}</ref>

	On 1 June 2012, specially-authorized İstanbul Public Prosecutor Ufuk Ermertcan demanded from the İstanbul 16th High Criminal Court to hand down jail sentences for the suspects as part of an investigation into match-fixing scandal. The İstanbul 16th High Criminal Court rejected lawyers’ request to release Fenerbahçe SK President ], Olgun Peker, Fenerbahçe official İlhan Ekşioğlu and Yusuf Turanlı. The court also ruled to release Ahmet Çelebi, Ali Kıratlı, Haldun Şenman, Sami Dinç and İbrahim Bülent İşcen, who were in custody, pending trial. The court hearings will be resumed on 26 June.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Şike ve örgütten 13 yıl 10 ay\|url=http://gundem.milliyet.com.tr/sike-ve-orgutten-13-yil-10-ay/gundem/gundemdetay/02.06.2012/1548331/default.htm\|publisher=Milliyet Newspaper\|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=İstanbul prosecutor demands 13 years for Fener chairman\|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-282272-istanbul-prosecutor-demands-13-years-for-fener-chairman.html\|publisher=Today's Zaman\|accessdate=2 June 2012}}</ref>

	On 4 June 2012, the Arbitration Board of Turkish Football Federation reduced the penalties for three suspects in a match-fixing scandal while upholding the sentences of other suspects. The arbitration board reduced Akın’s sentence from three years to two years and Kulbilge’s sentence was reduced from two years to three matches. Karan was given two years deprivation of rights by the PFDK, but the Arbitration Board changed his sentence into a two-year ban from participating in future games.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Tahkim Kurulu Kararları - 04.06.2012\|url=http://www.tff.org/default.aspx?pageID=247&ftxtID=15398\|publisher=Turkish Football Federation\|accessdate=5 June 2012}}</ref>

	On 22 June 2012, UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body made a decision:

	{{quote\|- To allow the Diciplinary Inspector and Fenerbahce to file additional submissions to the Control and Diciplinary Body<br>
	- For the time being the club of Fenerbahce is allowed to participate in the UEFA competition for which it is eligible pending a final decision of the UEFA Diciplinary Body in this regard. \|source=Kamuyu Aydınlatma Platformu (Public Disclosure Platform)<ref>{{cite web\|title=Özel Durum Açıklaması (Genel) \|url=http://www.kap.gov.tr/yay/Bildirim/Bildirim.aspx?id=217480 \|\|publisher=IMKB \|accessdate=22 June 2012}}</ref>}}

	On 2 July 2012, specially-authorized Turkish court convicted and sentenced Fenerbahçe President Aziz Yıldırım to 6 years and 3 months in prison on match-fixing charges. Fenerbahçe Vice President Şekip Mosturoğlu was sentenced to 1 year 10 months and 10 days in prison and the other Vice President of Fenerbahçe was sentenced to 1 year and 2 months in prison.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Tarihi kararlar açıklandı\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/20896794.asp\|publisher=Hürriyet Newspaper\|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Aziz Yildirim sentenced to 6 years\|url=http://espn.go.com/sports/soccer/story/_/id/8121809/fenerbahce-president-aziz-yildirim-convicted-match-fixing\|publisher=ESPN\|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=El presidente del Fenerbahçe, Aziz Yildirim, ha sido condenado a seis años de prisión\|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/07/02/futbol/futbol_internacional/1341227702.html\|publisher=Marca\|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|title=Turkey match-fixing: Fenerbahce boss Yildirim guilty\|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18681119\|publisher=BBC\|accessdate=2 July 2012\|date=2 July 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Urteile im türkischen Manipulationsprozess verkündet\|url=http://www.goal.com/de/news/952/t%C3%BCrkei/2012/07/02/3215625/erstinstanzliche-urteile-im-t%C3%BCrkischen-manipulationsprozess?source=breakingnews\|publisher=Goal.com\|accessdate=2 July 2012}}</ref>

	On 10 August 2012, İstanbul 16th High Criminal Court announced its reasoned decision regarding the match-fixing case.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Reasoned Decision — Full, 682 pages\|url=http://im.haberturk.com/images/others/2012/08/10/GEREKCELI_KARAR.odt\|publisher=Habertürk\|accessdate=10 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Futbolda şike davasının gerekçeli kararı açıklandı\|url=http://www.sporaktif.com/haberdetay.asp?Newsid=190661\|publisher=Doğan News Agency\|accessdate=10 August 2012}}</ref>

	==Events after the investigation==
	On 25 June 2013, UEFA banned Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş from European competitions over match-fixing allegations. Fenerbahçe was banned for a total of two seasons for which they qualify for either the Champions League or Europa League, with the ban for the third campaign deferred for a probationary period of five years, while Beşiktaş will miss next season’s Europa League. Both clubs are to appeal against a UEFA decision to bar the two clubs from European competitions on match-fixing accusations.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Two Turkish clubs banned from UEFA competitions\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefa/mediaservices/mediareleases/newsid=1967133.html\|publisher=UEFA.com\|accessdate=1 July 2013}}</ref> 5th Civil Court of First Instance temporarily suspended three Fenerbahçe officials, including chairman Aziz Yıldırım.<ref>{{cite web\|title=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/three-fenerbahce-officials-suspended-from-football-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=49476&NewsCatID=362\|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/three-fenerbahce-officials-suspended-from-football-.aspx?pageID=238&nID=49476&NewsCatID=362\|publisher=Hurriyet\|accessdate=1 July 2013\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Htqig4SA\|archivedate=5 July 2013\|deadurl=no}}</ref>

	On 15 July 2013, UEFA Appeals Body declared that "Besiktas have had their appeal rejected. Consequently, Besiktas are not eligible to participate in the 2013/14 UEFA Europa League. Fenerbahce have had their appeal partially admitted. Consequently, Fenerbahce are excluded from participating in the next two UEFA club competitions they qualify for, including the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League." <ref>{{cite news\| url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/07/15/uk-soccer-uefa-turkey-idUKBRE96E0Q620130715 \| work=Reuters \| first=Toby \| last=Davis \| title=UEFA upholds Fenerbahce, Besiktas bans \| date=15 July 2013}}</ref>

	On 18 July 2013, CAS announced that the final decision on Fenerbahce will be issued before 28 August and a final decision on Besiktas on 30 August.<ref>http://www.tas-cas.org/en/infogenerales.asp/4-3-6956-1092-4-1-1/5-0-1092-15-1-1/</ref>

	On 24 July 2013, Supreme Court of Appeals Prosecutor's Office demanded upholding of verdicts in match-fixing trial.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/24361162.asp\|title=Yargıtay, cezaların onanmasını istedi\|date=23 July 2013\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 28 August 2013, The Court of Arbitration for Sports decided to reject the Fenerbahçe SK's appeal against their suspension from European competition and Fenerbahçe was banned from European competitions for two years after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) opted to uphold the club's punishment for their involvement in match fixing in Turkey.<ref>{{cite web\|title=FOOTBALL – APPEALS FILED BY FENERBAHCE SK AND FC METALIST KHARKIV DISMISSED\|url=http://www.tas-cas.org/en/infogenerales.asp/4-3-7041-1092-4-1-1/5-0-1092-15-1-1/\|publisher=CAS\|accessdate=28 August 2013}}</ref>

	On 30 August 2013, The Court of Arbitration for Sports decided to reject the Beşiktaş JK's appeal against their suspension from European competition and Beşiktaş was banned from European competitions for one year after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) opted to uphold the club's punishment for their involvement in match fixing in Turkey.<ref>{{cite web\|title=CAS dismisses the appeal of Besiktas JK\|url=http://www.tas-cas.org/en/infogenerales.asp/4-3-7078-1092-4-1-1/5-0-1092-15-1-1/\|publisher=CAS\|accessdate=30 August 2013}}</ref>

	On 17 January 2014, Republic of Turkey Supreme Court approved decisions on match fixing crime.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Yargıtay şike kararını açıkladı\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/25590734.asp\|publisher=Hurriyet Newspaper\|accessdate=17 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|last=Depetris\|first=Marina\|title=Fenerbahce boss links soccer match-fixing case to Turkey corruption probe\|url=http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/01/20/uk-soccer-turkey-matchfixing-idUKBREA0J1GW20140120\|publisher=Reuters\|accessdate=21 January 2014\|date=20 January 2014}}</ref>

	On 6 March 2014, specially-authorized courts were abolished in Turkey.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/special-courts-abolished-as-turkish-president-gul-signs-law.aspx?pageID=238&nID=63290&NewsCatID=338\|title=Special courts abolished as Turkish President Gül signs law - POLITICS\|work=hurriyetdailynews.com}}</ref>

	On 26 March 2014, ] stated that ] gave his final verdict about Fenerbahce and Besiktas reminding that both clubs has been already punished by UEFA meaning that no further punishment will be given to the clubs. Also, after being asked about ]'s presidents earlier statements about UEFA's dealings he also added "Ibrahim Hacıosmanoglu is Trabzonspor's president not UEFA's <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://haber.stargazete.com/spor/son-dakika-infantinodan-fbahceye-mujdeli-haber/haber-860875\|title=Infantino'dan F.Bahçe'ye müjdeli haber\|work=Star.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 21 May 2014, UEFA launched an investigation against ] and ] and heard the cases on June 2 and 3. On 6 June 2014 it was declared that Eskişehirspor and Sivasspor are not eligible to participate in the 2014/15 UEFA Europa League. Both Sivasspor and Eskişehirspor's officials announced that they will appeal to CAS to change the result of this case.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Decisions on Eskişehirspor and Sivasspor\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=2114295.html\|publisher=UEFA\|accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=UEFA Sivasspor ve Eskişehirspor kararını açıkladı\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/_test/spor/futbol/26564432.asp\|publisher=Hurriyet\|accessdate=6 June 2014}}</ref><ref>http://www.trtspor.com.tr/haber/futbol/spor-toto-super-lig/eskisehir-ve-sivas-casa-gidiyor-73641.html</ref>

	On 27 May 2014, Fenerbahce SK appealed to the Swiss domestic courts, on the grounds of; "The final verdict is against the public order" which is one of the situations that must happen if the accused wants to appeal to the UEFA's and CAS' final verdict. With this appeal Fenerbahce SK is working to lift the "Ban from the European competitions for 2 years".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/26495838.asp\|title=Fenerbahçe İsviçre Federal Mahkemesi'ne başvurdu\|author=Ahmet ERCANLAR\|date=27 May 2014\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 29 May 2014, Mutlu Ekizoğlu, the chief constable of this investigation (Also many others like ] and ]), was suspended from duty pending investigation.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/gundem/26511087.asp\|title=Şike operasyonunu yapan emniyet müdürü açığa alındı\|author=Toygun ATİLLA/İSTANBUL\|date=29 May 2014\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 7 June 2014, Abdullah Mirza Coskun, who is the newly assigned prosecutor of the match-fixing scandal, demanded a retrial from the 13th High Criminal Court (which is the newly assigned court for the match-fixing scandal) for Aziz Yıldırım. On 23 June 2014, this demand was accepted by the courts meaning that all the convicted people will have a retrial.<ref name="cnnturk.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.cnnturk.com/haber/turkiye/sike-davasinda-flas-gelisme\|title=Şike davasında flaş gelişme...\|date=7 June 2014\|work=CNN Türk}}</ref><ref name="milliyet.com.tr"/><ref name="sampiy10.gazetevatan.com"/><ref name="hurriyet.com.tr"/>

	After Fenerbahce's official complaint, on 27 June 2014, UEFA Control and Disciplinary Board launched a new investigation against ] and will decide about the case on July 17. UEFA asked for Trabzonspor's defense about this investigation. Fenerbahce's official complaint is based on then-Sivasspor player ]'s notery approved, detailed statements about an offer of incentive premium from Trabzonspor for Sivasspor-Fenerbahce game.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ntvspor.net/haber/futbol/109501/fenerbahce-uefa-trabzonspor-hakkinda-sorusturma-baslatti\|title=Fenerbahçe: "UEFA Trabzonspor hakkında soruşturma başlattı"\|work=NTVSpor.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=15926#Icerik\|title=Trabzonspor Kulübü Resmi Web Sitesi\|work=trabzonspor.org.tr}}</ref><ref>http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/26700071.asp</ref>

	On 7 July 2014, CAS rejected the appeals of Eskişehirspor and Sivasspor meaning that both clubs are not allowed to participate in any European competition for a year.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://spor.haberler.com/cas-tan-eskisehir-ve-sivas-a-kotu-haber-6233930-haberi/\|title=Cas'tan Eskişehir ve Sivas'a Kötü Haber\|date=7 July 2014\|work=Haberler.com}}</ref>

	On 15 July 2014, Trabzonspor has made an official objection to the 13th Istanbul High Criminal court about the accepted retrial demand.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=15977#Icerik\|title=Trabzonspor Kulübü Resmi Web Sitesi\|work=trabzonspor.org.tr}}</ref>

	On 18 July 2014, UEFA Control and Disciplinary board assigned an inspector to the cases of both the Turkish Football Federation (official complaint by Trabzonspor) and Trabzonspor (official complaint by Fenerbahce).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/26834067.asp\|title=UEFA iddialar için müfettiş aradı\|date=17 July 2014\|work=hurriyet.com.tr}}</ref>

	On 24 July 2014, about an earlier application of Fenerbahce to lift the 2 year European Cups ban, Swiss domestic courts has given time to Fenerbahce until 5 August to counter the defences of both CAS and UEFA. Swiss domestic courts also rejected Fenerbahce's suspension of execution demand for the ban from European Cups on the grounds that UEFA has guaranteed to pay any compensation if necessary.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://m.ntvspor.net/haber/futbol/110885/fenerbahceye-ret\|title=Ntv Spor\|work=Ntv Spor}}</ref>

	On 30 August 2014, Trabzonspor declared that, again, they sent letters to both UEFA and FIFA about their concerns that the corruption scandal is not handled correctly.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.trabzonspor.org.tr/default.asp?Sayfa=HaberDetay&IND=16244#Icerik\|title=Trabzonspor Kulübü Resmi Web Sitesi\|work=trabzonspor.org.tr}}</ref>

	On 3 September 2014, Trabzonspor's earlier official objection to 13th İstanbul High Criminal court was rejected, meaning that the retrial process will begin.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.aa.com.tr/tr/haberler/383312--quot-futbolda-sike-quot-davasinda-dosya-bir-ust-mahkemeye-gonderildi\|title=Trabzonspor'un itirazına ret\|work=Anadolu Ajansı}}</ref>

	On 24 October 2014, Swiss Domestic courts rejected Fenerbahce's application of compensation from UEFA and CAS. Fenerbahce stated that "This decision is made because of the result of the trials before. After the retrial process, we will use every option to get our compensation."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://tr.eurosport.com/futbol/super-lig/2014-2015/isvicre-federal-mahkemesi-nden-fenerbahce-ye-ret_sto4449990/story.shtml\|title=İsviçre Federal Mahkemesi'nden Fenerbahçe'ye ret!\|date=24 October 2014\|work=Eurosport}}</ref>

	On 21 November 2014, Trabzonspor requested for recusal from the 13th İstanbul High Criminal Court citing that the court has lost its neutrality. This request was denied on 19 December 2014. <ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/trabzonspor-reddi-hakim-istedi-trabzonspor-1972932-skorerhaber/\|title=Trabzonspor reddi hakim istedi\|date=21 November 2014\|work=MİLLİYET HABER - TÜRKİYE'NİN HABER SİTESİ}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://sampiy10.gazetevatan.com/mahkemeden-trabzonspor-a-ret--708740-super-lig-sampiy10-haber/\|title=Mahkemeden Trabzonspor'a ret!\|work=sampiy10.gazetevatan.com}}</ref>

	On 15 December 2014, UEFA rejected Trabzonspor's official complaint about the Turkish Football Federation and Fenerbahce's official complaint about Trabzonspor.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fotomac.com.tr/trabzonspor/2014/12/15/uefadan-sike-karari\|title=UEFA'dan şike kararı\|work=fotomac.com.tr}}</ref> Trabzonspor declared that they will continue to pursue this matter by applying to both FIFA and CAS.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fanatik.com.tr/2014/12/15/trabzonspordan-uefa-aciklamasi-403947\|title=Trabzonspor'dan UEFA açıklaması!\|work=fanatik}}</ref>

	==Retrial==
	The first trail of the retrial process was made on 24 April 2015. During this trial Fenerbahce lawyers urged the court not to rule according to the evidince that has been presented by a chief constable who is now expelled from his job. The trial was postponed to 8 July 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/sike-davasi-nda-ikinci-durusma--fenerbahce-2050913-skorerhaber/\|title=Şike Davası 8 Temmuz'a ertelendi\|date=28 April 2015\|work=MЭLLЭYET HABER - TЬRKЭYE'NЭN HABER SЭTESЭ}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.milliyet.com.tr/emniyet-muduru-mutlu-ekizoglu-gundem-2047653/\|title=Emniyet Müdürü Mutlu Ekizoğlu meslekten ihraç edildi\|date=21 April 2015\|work=MİLLİYET HABER - TÜRKİYE'NİN HABER SİTESİ}}</ref>

	==References==
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	{{Match fixing in association football}}
	{{Football in Turkey}}

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