|
|
Uefa general secretary Gianni Infantino calls on Turkish FA to act incisively over match-fixing
The Swiss official says that the TFF must punish any guilty parties quickly in order restore order to the country
25-Jan-2012 11:30:00 PM
By Enis Koylu
Getty Images
Uefa general secretary Gianni Infantino has called on the Turkish Football Association (TFF) to act swiftly when it comes to punishing anyone found guilty of match-fixing.
A host of clubs in the country, including Besiktas, Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor are due in court in February, charged with influencing a string of matches last season through illegal means.
Infantino believes that if the allegations prove to be true, the TFF must punish any guilty parties decisively.
"I think it is important that the Turkish FA is taking decisions, the right decisions, with regards to this whole match-fixing situation," Infantino told a press conference.
"The disciplinary proceedings from the sporting side, they need to go fast, because it's important that the integrity and regularity of the competition is guaranteed as soon as possible."
The first hearing in the court case is scheduled for February 14.
A host of clubs in the country, including Besiktas, Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor are due in court in February, charged with influencing a string of matches last season through illegal means.
Infantino believes that if the allegations prove to be true, the TFF must punish any guilty parties decisively.
"I think it is important that the Turkish FA is taking decisions, the right decisions, with regards to this whole match-fixing situation," Infantino told a press conference.
"The disciplinary proceedings from the sporting side, they need to go fast, because it's important that the integrity and regularity of the competition is guaranteed as soon as possible."
The first hearing in the court case is scheduled for February 14.
Inside Goal.Com
-
The list of EPL targets from Euro 2012 Group A
With the transfer rumour mill set to kick into frenzy throughout this month's European Championship, Goal.com looks at which players could be heading for England this summer
-
Iniesta still making the difference for Spain
The ethereal midfielder remains Vicente del Bosque's most consistent performer as La Roja set out to retain their European crown in Poland and Ukraine
-
Cartoon: Rio Ferdinand may have the last laugh
Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day...
-
Euro 2012 Trivia: Which team has the fewest combined caps among them?
Which is the least experienced team in Euro 2012? Time to test your knowledge, mate
-
Vote for your Goal.com World Player of the Week
Have your say on who you think should win Goal.com's weekly honour