MKE Ankaragucu’s president, Faruk Koca, attack on referee Halil Umut Meler on Monday had led to the suspension of all league games in Turkey, which has been selected to co-host the 2032 European Championship with Italy. Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face on the field after the final whistle of a 1-1 draw in a Super Lig …
Turkish football was plunged into chaos on Tuesday as Faruk Koca, the president of the prominent Super Lig club Ankaragucu, was arrested following a shocking incident during the team's home match against Rizespor. MKE Ankaragucu President Faruk Koca reacts as he leaves the field after the team's Super Lig home match against Caykur Rizespor Referee Meler, who not only endured …
The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all leagues on a night of "shame" for the nation's soccer after Ankaragucu's president Faruk Koca punched the referee in the face at the end of their Super Lig home match against Rizespor. Faruk Koca entered the field and hit referee Halil Umut Meler when the final whistle blew after Rizespor scored a 97th …