Fenerbahce's Leader in Hot Water: What's the Deal?

Istanbul, TurkeyThu Dec 25 2025
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In a surprising turn of events, the head of Fenerbahce, a big name in Turkish sports, was held in Istanbul on Wednesday. This comes as part of a bigger drug probe that's been making waves, involving well-known figures from entertainment and media. Sadettin Saran, who holds both Turkish and U. S. citizenship, was detained after tests found drug traces in his hair. This happened just after he was called in last week to talk to prosecutors and give hair and blood samples. Since December, over a dozen people have been caught up in this investigation. These include TV hosts, journalists, singers, actors, and social media stars. They're facing serious charges like drug production, trafficking, and even helping with prostitution. Many of them have gone through drug tests too.
Saran, who was born in Denver and became Fenerbahce's chairman in September, was questioned last week about possibly supplying and helping with drug use. Fenerbahce quickly stepped in, saying they back Saran and that the club's work won't stop. They said they trust Saran to handle this with his usual strength and good sense. But Saran isn't taking the test results lying down. He said he never used the drug in question and wants another test done. Fenerbahce is no stranger to trouble. Their former president, Aziz Yildirim, spent time in jail in 2012 for match-fixing, but was later cleared when it was found the case was messed up by corruption. Now, the club is also dealing with another investigation into illegal betting and match-fixing in Turkish soccer.
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