The Turkish Football Federation has suspended 1,024 players from its professional leagues as part of an investigation into betting.

The TFF said players who have been identified as having bet on football,, external including 27 from Turkey's top flight, have been referred to the country's Professional Football Disciplinary Board (PFDK).

Following the move, matches in the third and fourth divisions of Turkish football have been postponed for two weeks, although games in the country's top two divisions will continue.

The TFF has asked world governing body Fifa for an extra 15 days in addition to the winter transfer window so that clubs can deal with squad shortages. Fifa has been asked for comment.

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