Introduction In Türkiye, disputes arising from sports federations are resolved through arbitration boards either under the Ministry of Youth and Sports or, in football, through the Turkish Football Federation (Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu) (TFF). Since the 2011 amendment of Article 59 of the Turkish Constitution, decisions of these
Introduction In Türkiye, competition law applies to the sports sector, particularly when sports federations or clubs engage in commercial activities. The Turkish Competition Authority (TCA) (REKABET KURUMU), established on 13 December 1994, can review agreements, decisions, and practices within sports that might restrict competition, including those related
Association football is very popular throughout Türkiye, and it is fair to say that it is widely regarded as something of a religion, especially as it binds people together in a common endeavour, although Türkiye is a secular State. In Türkiye, football is essentially regulated by