Turkish Football Pundit Barred From Travel in Betting Probe

A prominent Turkish football commentator and former referee has been banned from leaving the country. The travel restriction is part of an ongoing investigation into alleged illegal sports betting. Ahmet Çakar was previously detained in the probe. He was later hospitalized, leading a court to cancel his detention order on December 8. Authorities have now imposed the overseas travel ban as their work continues. The investigation focuses on "betting in football," according to Turkish media reports. Çakar is a well-known figure in Turkish sports media, frequently appearing as a television analyst. No further details about the allegations have been officially released.