A wide-ranging investigation into illegal gambling involving figures in Turkish football is under way with hundreds of players, club owners and referees under scrutiny. Turkish Football Federation (TFF) president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu said at a press conference this week he saw "a growing sense of panic" within Turkish football "as operations deepen". Last month the TFF suspended 1,024 players from its professional leagues as part of an investigation into betting. Last week, prosecutors ordered the arrest of 46 people, including players, club presidents, commentators and a referee, over insider betting in Turkey's professional leagues. Players, club officials and match officials are banned from betting activities by TFF, Fifa and Uefa rules.