"Fenerbahce" club eliminated from the Champions League tournament © EuroFootball.com

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ontinuing the corruption scandal, the Turkish Football Federation has cancelled the country's champion Istanbul club from the Champions League tournament.

On Thursday, "Fenerbahce" was supposed to be among the 32 elite teams of the Old Continent participating in the draw for the group stage.

Instead of Istanbul's team, "Trabzonspor" will compete in the most important club season matches, having already withdrawn from this tournament in the qualifying stage this season.

Additionally, "Trabzonspor" was supposed to play a Europa League qualifying match against Bilbao Athletic on Thursday, but the Spaniards will advance to the next stage without a fight.

An investigation continues in Turkey regarding possible illegal influence on match results. Among the suspects are the leaders of "Fenerbahce.