Faruk Koca struck Meler during Monday’s crazy scenes (Picture: ANADOLU AGENCY)Faruk Koca, the president of Turkish side Ankaragucu, has been handed a permanent from all football after punching a match referee. Immediately after the final whistle, Koca stormed towards referee Meler and punched him in the face, sending him to the floor. The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) have sought to take further action, announcing on Thursday its disciplinary board had imposed a permanent ban on Koca. ‘This inhumane and despicable attack was made against all stakeholders of Turkish Football. ‘The responsible club, the club president, its managers and all the criminals who attacked Halil Umut Meler will be punished in the most severe way.’MORE : Referee punched by Turkish club president seen for first time since brutal attackMORE : Turkish football league suspends matches after club president punches referee in the faceFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro December 14, 2023 22:25 UTC