The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Legal Department has officially announced the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) referrals for the latest round of Trendyol Süper Lig fixtures, bringing down heavy charges following a high-stakes Istanbul derby. According to official league announcements, Beşiktaş forward Dusan Vlahovic and Fenerbahçe executive Aziz Yıldırım highlight the disciplinary filings alongside Galatasaray’s Kerem Aktürkoğlu, launching a fresh wave of scrutiny across Turkish football.
Dusan Vlahovic Referred Without Precaution Under Article 41
Beşiktaş star Dusan Vlahovic has been referred to the PFDK without a precautionary suspension following events during the derby clash against Fenerbahçe.
The disciplinary committee cited Article 41 of the Football Disciplinary Instruction in its filing. Because the referral is listed as “tedbirsiz” (without precaution), Vlahovic remains eligible to play in upcoming fixtures while awaiting the final verdict from the disciplinary board, avoiding an automatic interim ban that usually accompanies standard precautionary referrals.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu Cited Over Public Statements
Galatasaray winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu also joins the disciplinary docket. According to league disclosures covered in major sports media, Aktürkoğlu was referred to the PFDK under Article 38 of the Football Disciplinary Instruction, which governs statements aimed at damaging the reputation of football.
Like Vlahovic’s case, this referral was processed without an interim restriction, allowing the player to continue training and participating in matches while the disciplinary board reviews the remarks in question.
Aziz Yıldırım and Additional Derby Fallout
The aftermath of the heated derby extends beyond the pitch and into club management. Former Fenerbahçe president Aziz Yıldırım was likewise dispatched to the PFDK by the TFF Legal Department, compounding the administrative toll of the weekend fixtures.
Clubs now face an anxious wait as the disciplinary board convenes to review the respective defense submissions from Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, and Galatasaray representatives. Under standard Turkish football regulations, the defendants have a short window to submit written defenses before the PFDK issues its official sanctions or dismissals.
Next Steps in the Disciplinary Process
The Professional Football Disciplinary Board is scheduled to review the case files during its upcoming weekly session. Decisions regarding potential fines, match bans, or warnings for Vlahovic, Aktürkoğlu, and Yıldırım are expected to be published on the official TFF website immediately following the committee’s deliberations.
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