# Turkish Süper Lig refereeing controversy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-sper-lig-refereeing-controversy > Updated: 2026-10-05T14:33:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Controversial refereeing and Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions in the Trendyol Süper Lig have led to significant tension within Turkish football. Following the first six weeks of the season, errors by international officials and inconsistent disciplinary actions sparked widespread criticism from clubs, targeting the Central Referee Committee (MHK). In response to the escalating scrutiny, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) initially considered implementing stricter disciplinary measures, including heavy fines and rights deprivation, to deter aggressive public statements regarding league integrity. The situation escalated into a major investigation involving the detention of MHK Chairman Ferhat Gündoğdu and legal proceedings against several referees. This crisis has led to calls from club presidents and former officials for a potential postponement or hiatus of the league to allow for a detailed investigation and a resolution to the allegations surrounding the refereeing system. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Turkish Süper Lig faces potential postponement amid refereeing scandal The Turkish Süper Lig faces potential postponement following a major investigation and detentions involving top refereeing officials and the Central Referee Board. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-sper-lig-faces-potential-postponement-amid-refereeing-scandal ### 2026-09-22: Turkish Football Federation considers stricter sanctions amid Süper Lig referee controversies Controversial VAR decisions in the Trendyol Süper Lig have prompted the Turkish Football Federation to consider heavy fines and stricter disciplinary sanctions modeled after the English system. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-football-federation-considers-stricter-sanctions-amid-sper-lig-referee-controversies --- Cite as: Turkish Süper Lig refereeing controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-sper-lig-refereeing-controversy