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Turkish Club President Receives Permanent Ban for Punching Referee

ANKARA, TURKIYE - DECEMBER 11: Faruk Koca, President of MKE Ankaragucu throws a punch to the referee Halil Umut Meler after the Turkish Super Lig week 15 soccer match between MKE Ankaragucu and Rizespor at Eryaman Stadium in Ankara, Turkiye on December 11, 2023. The match ended 1-1. (Photo by Emin Sansar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Faruk Koca struck Meler during Monday’s crazy scenes (Picture: ANADOLU AGENCY)

Faruk Koca, the president of Turkish side Ankaragucu, has been permanently banned from all football activities after physically assaulting a match referee.

Violent Incident at Turkish Super Lig Match

During a Turkish Super Lig match on Monday night, Ankaragucu, hosting Rizespor at the Eryaman Stadium, was on the verge of victory before Adolfo Gaich scored an equalizer for the visitors in injury time. The home team’s forward Ali Sowe was also sent off in the 50th minute, which led to an angry response from the home supporters.

After the final whistle, Koca stormed towards referee Halil Umut Meler and punched him in the face, causing him to fall to the ground. Koca was subsequently arrested.

Consequences and Punishments

Meler was hospitalized and seen wearing a neck brace following the attack. As a result of the incident, all professional football matches in Turkey have been indefinitely postponed. Koca also resigned from his position as club president and issued an apology for his actions.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken further action by imposing a permanent ban on Koca. Additionally, Ankaragucu has been fined two million lira (£54,000) and will play five home games without fans due to the chaotic scenes.

Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya visits referee Halil Umut Meler who was punched in the face at the end of yesterday's Super Lig match between Ankaragucu and Rizespor at a hospital in Ankara, Turkey, December 12, 2023. Interior Ministry/PPO/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES
Meler was recovering in hospital this week (Picture: REUTERS)

TFF Condemns the Attack

In a statement released several hours after the match, the Turkish Football Federation condemned the attack on referee Halil Umut Meler, describing it as ‘inhumane and despicable.’ The federation expressed its concern for Meler’s health and wished him a speedy recovery.

The statement also criticized the irresponsible statements made by club presidents, managers, coaches, and TV commentators that target referees, suggesting that these statements contributed to the attack. The TFF has initiated criminal proceedings against those responsible for the attack and vowed to punish them severely.

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