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 …
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 …