Referee punched: Turkish FA halts league football after club president hits Super Lig official
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Referee punched: Turkish FA halts league football after club president hits Super Lig official
The incident occurred after Rizespor scored a 97th-minute equalizer. Koca stormed onto the field and struck Meler in the face, sparking a chaotic scene involving players and club officials. Meler was also kicked while lying on the ground.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) responded swiftly by suspending all league football indefinitely. TFF chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi called the incident "a night of shame for Turkish football" and added that "violence has no place in sports."
Meler suffered a minor fracture as a result of the attack and is expected to make a full recovery. Koca was detained and charged with assault.
This incident has sparked widespread condemnation both within Turkey and internationally. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the attack "inhumane and despicable" and said that "sports means peace and brotherhood."
The future of Turkish football remains uncertain following this incident. The TFF is expected to announce further sanctions in the coming days.
Here are some additional details about the incident:
- The incident was captured on video and has been widely circulated online.
- Ankaragucu has released a statement condemning the actions of its president.
- The Turkish government has called for a full investigation into the incident.
- The international football community has expressed its support for Meler and condemned the attack.
We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
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