ANKARA, Nov 11 — Turkish authorities yesterday arrested eight individuals, including Eyupspor football club chairman Murat Ozkaya, as part of an expanding investigation into illegal betting on football matches, Xinhua reported.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) also suspended 1,024 players across all professional levels pending disciplinary review.

The arrests followed a broader operation coordinated by the Istanbul Cyber Crimes Division and the Public Prosecutor’s Office.