UEFA removes Azerbaijani club from Conference League for past match-fixing case
UEFA has disqualified the Azerbaijani soccer club Turan Tovuz from the upcoming Conference League due to historical match-fixing violations. The club intends to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Why it matters
The ruling reinforces UEFA's strict integrity regulations regarding match-fixing and its impact on eligibility for European club competitions.
UEFA removed Azerbaijani club Turan Tovuz from next season s Conference League because of past match-fixing by players, the European soccer body said on Wednesday (June 3, 2026).
The report is a factual account of a sports governing body's disciplinary action.
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