Turkish Super Lig
Referee attack: Arrest warrant against Ankaragücü club boss
Was violently physically attacked: Halil Umut Meler. photo
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After the violent attack on the referee at a Turkish first division game, an arrest warrant has been issued against the Ankaragücü club president, Faruk Koca, and two other suspects.
After the violent attack on the referee at a Turkish first division game An arrest warrant has been issued against the president of the Ankaragücü club, Faruk Koca, and two other suspects.
You are accused of injuring an official, wrote Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc on the X platform. The previous evening there were wild scenes after the game between Ankaragücü and Rizespor. The referee Halil Umut Meler was attacked by several people, including Koca.
Pictures show Koca hitting the referee in the face with his fist. Meler sank to the ground while other people kicked him. Rizespor equalized 1-1 in the seventh minute of added time. In response, the Turkish Football Association postponed games in all leagues indefinitely.