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Referee attack: Arrest warrant against Ankaragücü club boss

Following the violent attack on the referee at a Turkish first division match, an arrest warrant has been issued for the club president of Ankaragücü, Faruk Koca, and two other suspects.

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Was violently physically attacked: Halil Umut Meler. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Was violently physically attacked: Halil Umut Meler. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Turkish Süper Lig - Referee attack: Arrest warrant against Ankaragücü club boss

Following the violent attack on the referee at a Turkish first division match, an arrest warrant has been issued for the club president of Ankaragücü, Faruk Koca, and two other suspects.

They are accused of injuring an official, Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc wrote on the X platform. The previous evening, there had been violent scenes after the match between Ankaragücü and Rizespor. The referee Halil Umut Meler was attacked by several people, including Koca.

Pictures show Koca hitting the referee in the face with his fist. Meler fell to the ground while other people kicked him. Rizespor had scored the 1:1 equalizer in the seventh minute of stoppage time. In response, the Turkish Football Association postponed matches in all leagues indefinitely.

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  1. Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the attack on referee Halil Umtum Meler during the Turkish Süper Lig match, Ankaragücü's next game against Istanbul's Rizespor is still scheduled, pending any further developments related to the issued warrant of arrest for club president Faruk Koca and two other individuals.
  2. In the realm of international soccer, the incident at the Süper Lig game in Turkey is a stark contrast to the peaceful matches seen in the Süper Lig's rival league, the Süper Lig, where teams like Süper Lig champions Galatasaray and challengers Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş participate.
  3. Criminal charges have been filed against Faruk Koca and two others for the attack that resulted in the referee's injury, and if proven guilty, they may face severe penalties, as such activities are prohibited by Turkish laws and regulations.
  4. Following the incident, several Turkish soccer clubs, such as Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor, have released statements condemning the act of violence and expressing their support for referee Halil Umtum Meler.
  5. During a press conference, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced that they will be setting up a commission to investigate the events leading up to the incident and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and order within the sport.

Source: www.stern.de

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