Ankaragucu former president Faruk Koca reacts because the referee Halil Umut Meler lies on the bottom on the finish of their Tremendous Lig dwelling match towards Caykur Rizespor
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The previous president of a Turkish soccer group who punched a referee on the sphere moments after a sport has been completely banned by the Turkish Soccer Federation.
The federation late on Thursday mentioned that it banned Faruk Koca, who has resigned as president of MKE Ankaragucu, for punching referee Halil Umut Meler on Monday night time.
Meler, who was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday with a small fracture close to his eye, was attacked shortly after the ultimate whistle of a 1-1 draw between Ankaragucu and Caykur Rizespor in Turkey’s prime league.
Koca was arrested for inflicting harm to a public official, and two different folks face fees for kicking the referee.
The federation had initially suspended all league video games in response to the incident earlier than asserting that matches will resume subsequent Tuesday in Turkey, which has been chosen to co-host the 2032 European Championship with Italy.
Koca’s resignation was introduced on Ankaragucu’s web site.
The federation additionally mentioned Ankaragucu has been fined 2 million lira ($69,000) and should play 5 dwelling video games with out followers.
