Turkish club president punches ref after top-flight soccer match
The referee was also kicked in the following melee as fans invaded the pitch.
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A look at violent incidents against referees around the world
The Turkish Football Federation suspended all league games on Tuesday after the president of a first-division soccer club punched a referee in the face. MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca was arrested after attacking referee Halil Umut Meler following a 1-1 draw in a Super Lig game against Caykur Rizespor. Meler fell to the ground and also was kicked in a melee that occurred after fans invaded the pitch when Rizespor scored a last-minute equalizer.
Source: aol.com
A look at violent incidents against referees around the world
The Turkish Football Federation suspended all league games on Tuesday after the president of a first-division soccer club punched a referee in the face. MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca was arrested after attacking referee Halil Umut Meler following a 1-1 draw in a Super Lig game against Caykur Rizespor. Meler fell to the ground and also was kicked in a melee that occurred after fans invaded the pitch when Rizespor scored a last-minute equalizer.
Source: aol.com
Turkish referee attack leaves crisis that goes beyond football
Halil Umut Meler may quit football after he was punched by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca.
Source: bbc.co.uk
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