Fenerbahçe Club argued that the 12-month deprivation of rights penalty given to its player Mert Hakan Yandaş by the Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK) of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) was unlawful, citing his betting action.
In the statement made by the yellow-dark blue club; The 12-month deprivation of rights imposed by the Professional Football Disciplinary Board against our captain Mert Hakan Yandaş is unacceptable. This disciplinary penalty, given on the grounds of a criminal trial that has not yet been concluded, may cause irreparable harm to our football player and is clearly contrary to law and equity. Our club has taken a stance committed to the universal principles of law and especially the principle of presumption of innocence since the beginning of the process. Accordingly, the necessary objection applications will be made immediately to the TFF Arbitration Board in order to revoke the decision in question. As Fenerbahçe Sports Club, we once again clearly state that we stand by our Captain Mert Hakan Yandaş; We inform the public that we will follow the process until the end. statements were included.
Public Information: The 12-month deprivation of rights imposed on our captain Mert Hakan Yandaş by the Professional Football Disciplinary Board is unacceptable. This disciplinary penalty given on the grounds of a criminal trial that has not yet been concluded, is our football player… pic.twitter.com/R9yfKbtDJa
— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) April 30, 2026
STATEMENT FROM MERT HAKAN
Mert Hakan Yandaş: “My lawyers and elders are telling me to wait for the arbitration process. I have been chosen as a scapegoat once. I know that my pen is broken. I do not believe that the unjust and unjust decision given against me will ever change, but I believe that there are people who fear God. That is why I will make a detailed statement after the arbitration. I hope you will think that I have a family too and that you are not just punishing me.” he said.
My lawyers and elders are telling me to wait for the arbitration process. First of all, I have been chosen as a scapegoat. I know that my pen is broken. I do not believe that the unfair and unjust decision made against me will ever change, but I believe that there are people who fear God and that is why after the arbitration…
— Mert Hakan Yandaş (@MHYandas) April 30, 2026