Published December 12,2023
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The president of Turkish Super Lig staff MKE Ankaragücü on Tuesday resigned from his publish after a stunning incident on Monday wherein he punched one of many sport referees.
“I resign from the MKE Ankaragücü presidency as of now to prevent any further harm to the Ankaragücü Club, their fans, the community I am in, and my family,” mentioned a press assertion by Faruk Koca, who headed the membership in Ankara, the Turkish capital.
“I would like you to know how I am deeply saddened that the club I manage, the football community, and our country are remembered with such an event and image,” he added.
Koca, 59, was remanded into custody on Tuesday for punching Turkish referee Halil Umut Meler within the face after a Monday Super Lig match with guests Çaykur Rizespor that had resulted in a 1-1 draw.
Following the ultimate whistle, Koca walked onto the pitch to punch Meler, a FIFA-licensed referee, within the face.
Once the referee fell to the bottom, a number of folks additionally kicked him, and the 37-year-old referee was taken to an Ankara hospital.
In gentle of the incident, the Turkish Football Federation suspended all league matches till additional discover.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan earlier mentioned on X: “I condemn the attack on referee Halil Umut Meler after the MKE Ankaragücü vs. Çaykur Rizespor match played this evening, and I wish him a speedy recovery.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr