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UEFA bans Azerbaijani club Turan Tovuz from Conference League over match-fixing case
- UEFA banned Turan Tovuz from the next Conference League due to past match-fixing involvement.
- The ban cites Article 4.01(g) of the Conference League regulations on ineligible clubs.
- Turan Tovuz qualified for Europe after finishing third in Azerbaijan’s Premier League.
- The club plans to appeal the decision to CAS and will continue preparations for 2026-27.
- Former AFFA findings in 2019 led to lifetime bans for Turan Tovuz players.
- The Athletic has been reporting on the broader threats of match-fixing in sport.
- Turan Tovuz indicated the ban is unrelated to current season preparations.
- The decision is based on past actions, not current misconduct.
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