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Ferhat Gündoğdu
Former football referee and former MHK chair.
Life and work
The story behind the role.
Ferhat Gündoğdu was appointed chair of the Turkish Football Federation’s Central Refereeing Committee (MHK) on 23 July 2024.
Chaired the professional competitions executive body in the July 2024 division of duties.
TFF announced his resignation as MHK chair on 4 October 2026.
TRT Haber reported that he was placed in pre-trial detention on 3 October 2026 in an ongoing investigation. His lawyers contest the allegations and maintain his innocence. The cited reports do not establish a conviction.
His lawyers stated that his resignation took effect on 3 October 2026; TFF publicly confirmed it on 4 October.
Career and education
Teams and organisations
Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu · Merkez Hakem Kurulu
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News and developments
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Ferhat Gündoğdu resigns as MHK chair amid continuing investigation
TFF confirmed the resignation on 4 October; his lawyers say it took effect on 3 October and contest the allegations.
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