Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor presidents charged for fixed matches

The presidents of the Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor Football Clubs have
been charged with fixing matches, 1news.az reports.

The president of Fenerbahce was arrested at his home. The police
searched through his house and the club's headquarters.

The club's president, Aziz Yildirim, and two functionaries are under
arrest. Fenerbahce became the Turkish champion this season.

The president of Trabzonspor, Sadri Sener, was arrested on July 11.

Earlier reports said that about 40 heads and administrators of
football clubs had been arrested for fixing matches. Turkish Prime
Minister Recep Tayyipt Erdogan ordered a scrupulous investigation to
be organized.