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Referee punched: Turkey FA suspends all football after club president attacks match official

Halil Umut Meler suffered a fracture to his face after being attacked by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who has since been arrested

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023

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

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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

Turkish football league suspended after Ankaragucu president punches referee

A game in Turkey ended in chaos after the referee, Halil Umut Meler, was punched in the head by Faruk Koca following Rizespor’s 97th-minute equaliser

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2023

West Ham glide to first leg lead as David Moyes' disco fever dream remains on course

WEST HAM 2-1 AZ ALKMAAR: The Hammers came from behind to beat the Dutch side in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final clash thanks to goals from Said Benrahma and Michail Antonio

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

West Ham’s Europa Conference League dream still on track as established stars deliver in win over AZ Alkmaar

In a contrast of styles, West Ham’s physicality eventually got the better of AZ Alkmaar as they earned a narrow semi-fina lead

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

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West Ham keep European dream alive with come-from-behind win over AZ Alkmaar

The Hammers are aiming to reach the Europa Conference League final on June 7.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

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