In shocking scene Turkey’s top tier, Ankaragucu’s president Faruk Koca punched the referee in the face at the end of their Super Lig home match against Rizespor. (Reuters) Referee Halil Umut Meler lies on the ground at the end the Turkish Super Lig soccer match between MKE Ankaragucu and Caykur Rizespor. Yerlikaya later added: “I strongly condemn the attack on referee Halil Umut Meler at the end of the MKE Ankaragucu-Çaykur Rizespor match. Advertisement“I offer my best wishes to our referee Halil Umut Meler, who successfully represents Turkish refereeing abroad.”MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor karşılaşmasının sonunda hakem Halil Umut Meler’e yönelik gerçekleştirilen saldırıyı şiddetle kınıyorum. We convey our wishes to the entire referee community, especially the referee of the match, Halil Umut Meler, to get well soon.”

Source: Punch December 12, 2023 19:52 UTC