FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - Caught on Camera

Turkish football league suspends all matches after club president punches referee in the face

Faruk Koca was seen punching referee Halil Umut Meler after his team MKE Ankaragucu conceded a last-minute goal

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Watch: Knocked out! Club president punches referee, Turkey suspends league football

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has taken the decisive step of suspending all leagues following a disgraceful incident that occurred during Ankaragucu's Super Lig home match against Rizespor as Ankaragucu's president, Faruk Koca, physically assaulted referee Halil Umut Meler by punching him in the face after the final whistle blew.

The Times of India · Dec 12, 2023

Turkish Top-flight Suspended After 'Vile, Inhumane' Referee Attack

The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.

International Business Times · Dec 11, 2023