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sports2 years ago

Turkish Soccer Club President Arrested for Violent Attack on Referee

Faruk Koca, the president of Turkish soccer club Ankaragucu, has been arrested for punching a referee in the face and threatening to kill him after a match. The incident occurred during Ankaragucu's home game against Rizespor, which resulted in a 1-1 draw. The referee, Halil Umut Meler, was also kicked while lying on the pitch. Two other suspects have been remanded in custody, and the Turkish Football Federation has suspended all leagues in response to the incident. FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the violence, stating that such events have no place in the sport or society.

via Reuters|
#ankaragucu#referee-assault#sports
sports2 years ago

Turkish Leagues Suspended Indefinitely as Club President Attacks Referee

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all leagues indefinitely after Ankaragucu's president, Faruk Koca, punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face at the end of their Super Lig home match against Rizespor. Koca's attack came after Rizespor scored a 97th-minute equalizer, and the incident was followed by Ankaragucu fans invading the pitch. The federation has vowed to punish those involved in the attack, and a detention order has been issued for Koca. Referees in Turkey are often criticized but rarely targeted with violence.

via Reuters|
#ankaragucu#referee-assault#sports
sports2 years ago

Turkish Football League Suspended as Club President Assaults Referee

The Turkish Super Lig has been suspended indefinitely after the president of Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face and kicked him while he was on the ground during a match against Rizespor. Both Koca and Meler were taken to the hospital, with Koca expected to be detained after treatment. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned the attack, emphasizing that violence has no place in sports. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and support for the referee from both clubs involved.

via The Guardian|
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sports2 years ago

Turkish Football Leagues in Chaos as Club President Assaults Referee

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all matches in Turkish football leagues indefinitely after the president of Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, punched referee Halil Umut Meler following their Super Lig match against Rizespor. The attack occurred after Ankaragucu conceded a late equalizer, and fans also invaded the pitch, kicking the referee. The federation condemned the attack and initiated criminal proceedings against those responsible. Turkish President Recep Erdogan also condemned the violence, and a detention order has been issued for Koca. Referees in Turkey are often criticized but rarely targeted with violent attacks.

via Sky Sports|
#ankaragucu#referee-attack#sports
sports2 years ago

Turkish Club President Assaults Super Lig Referee in Shocking Incident

Ankaragucu's president, Faruk Koca, punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face after their Super Lig match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Rizespor scoring a 97th-minute equalizer. The incident was captured on camera, and Meler was also kicked by unidentified assailants. The Turkish football federation has called for an extraordinary meeting to address the situation, and a detention order has been issued for Koca. Referees in Turkey often face criticism but are rarely subjected to violent attacks.

via ESPN|
#ankaragucu#investigation#referee-assault