Turkish Football On Hold After Club President Punches Referee

Match referee Halil Umut Meler was assaulted following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor in Ankara, Turkey, December 11, 2023. Halil Umut Meler was struck by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor. "The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely," Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi said in a news conference. "This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football," he added. Meler received several blows from others as he lay on the turf and suffered injuries including a minor fracture. The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving players and club official. Photo by Abdurrahman Antakyali/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM

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