MKE Ankaragücü Club President Faruk Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler. Three individuals kicked Meler’s head as he fell to the bottom after the punch…
MKE Ankaragücü Club President Faruk Koca attacked the referee Halil Umut Meler after the Çaykur Rizespor match, wherein they drew 1-1 within the fifteenth week of the Trendyol Super League.
When the ultimate whistle of the match blew at Eryaman Stadium, Faruk Koca entered the sector and punched the referee Meler. Security forces surrounded Meler, who fell to the bottom with the blow.
He punched him and obtained sick!
Managers tried to settle down Faruk Koca, who collapsed on the bottom for some time after this motion and have become sick.
Halil Umut Meler was taken to the dressing room beneath intense safety measures 10 minutes after his remedy.
Ankaragücü followers supported Faruk Koca!
Meanwhile, MKE Ankaragücü followers supported their president Faruk Koca and cheered. There had been additionally followers getting into the sector from the stands. Security guards intervened in opposition to these followers.
The referee of the match, Halil Umut Meler, despatched off MKE Ankaragücü’s Ali Sowe with a second yellow card within the fiftieth minute of the match. This resolution garnered nice response from the stands. Çaykur Rizespor additionally scored a purpose within the final minute of the match and acquired 1 level.
Condemnation acquired from Minister Osman Aşkın Bak
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak condemned the assault on Halil Umut Meler, the referee of the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match.
Minister Bak, in his submit on the social media platform “We do not want to see these images on our fields, which do not suit the spirit of sports and Turkish football.” he mentioned.
A judicial investigation has been launched into the assault in opposition to Halil Umut Meler
Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç said {that a} judicial investigation has been launched in opposition to these chargeable for the assault on Halil Umut Meler, the referee of the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match.
In his submit on his social media account, Minister Tunç mentioned, “The necessary judicial investigation has been initiated against those responsible for the attack on the match referee Halil Umut Meler at the end of the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match.” gave the knowledge.
📌 Maçtan sonra “Çok üzgünüm, bir şey söylemek istemiyorum” diyen Ankaragücü Teknik Direktörü Emre Belözoğlu’nun maç oynanırken hakem Halil Umut Meler’i hedef gösterdiği ortaya çıktı!pic.twitter.com/Brr9RMIYqJ
— 23 DERECE (@yirmiucderece) December 11, 2023
Minister of Justice Tunç said that an investigation has been launched by the Ankara West Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in opposition to all of the suspects who went all the way down to the sector after the match and dedicated violence in opposition to the referee of the match, and the followers who went all the way down to the sector, for the crimes of “violating the Law No. 6222 on the Prevention of Violence and Disorder in Sports” and “injuring a public official due to his public duty”. he said.
Minister Tunç mentioned, “The necessary instructions have been given to the Ankara Provincial Police Department Sports Branch Directorate to identify all suspects and to prepare them at our chief prosecutor’s office. It is respectfully announced to the public that the investigation continues meticulously.” he mentioned.
Statement from President Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made an announcement after the assault on Halil Umut Meler. President Erdoğan mentioned, “I condemn the attack on referee Halil Umut Meler after the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match played this evening, and I wish him a speedy recovery. Sports means peace and brotherhood. Sport is incompatible with violence. “We will never allow violence to take place in Turkish sports,” he mentioned.
Bu akşam oynanan MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor müsabakası sonrasında hakem Halil Umut Meler’e yapılan saldırıyı kınıyor, kendisine geçmiş olsun dileklerimi iletiyorum.
Spor, barış ve kardeşlik demektir. Spor şiddetle bağdaşmaz. Şiddetin Türk sporunun içinde barınmasına asla…
— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) December 11, 2023
Minister of Internal Affairs Yerlikaya made an announcement
Minister of Internal Affairs Ali Yerlikaya condemned the assault on referee Halil Umut Meler on the finish of the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match and emphasised that the incident was unacceptable.
Minister Yerlikaya, in his submit on his social media account, mentioned, “I strongly condemn the attack on referee Halil Umut Meler at the end of the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match. Such incidents are unacceptable on our green fields, which are the ground of peace and friendship. We are following this sad event. I offer my best wishes to our referee Halil Umut Meler, who successfully represents Turkish refereeing abroad.” he mentioned.
TFF Board of Directors determined to carry a unprecedented assembly because of the assault on referee Halil Umut Meler after the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match.
TFF President Büyükekşi: Turkish soccer was dealt a shameful punch
Turkish Football Federation (TFF) President Mehmet Büyükekşi, in his assertion after MKE Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca’s assault on referee Halil Umut Meler on the sector on the finish of the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match, mentioned: “Tonight, a shameful punch was thrown at Turkish football. “Everyone involved in this incident will pay the price.” he mentioned.
All league matches are postponed indefinitely
There was a black mark in Turkish soccer. After the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match, referee Halil Umut Melen was overwhelmed in the midst of the sector. Following the incident, TFF introduced that matches in all leagues had been postponed indefinitely.
Turkish Football Federation (TFF) President Mehmet Büyükekşi introduced that matches in all leagues had been postponed indefinitely.
President Büyükekşi made an announcement to the press after the assembly of the TFF Board of Directors in Levent because of the assault made by MKE Ankaragücü Club President Faruk Koca on referee Halil Umut Meler.
Reacting harshly to the assault on referee Halil Umut Meler after the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match performed within the fifteenth week of the Super League, Mehmet Büyükekşi mentioned, “We strongly condemn the inhumane and despicable attack on Halil Umut Meler. “We are closely monitoring Halil Umut Meler’s health condition and wish a speedy recovery to our valuable referee.” he mentioned.
Emphasizing that the assault was made in opposition to all stakeholders of Turkish soccer, Büyükekşi mentioned:
“Everyone who has targeted referees and encouraged crimes against referees is complicit in this despicable crime. The irresponsible statements of club presidents, managers, coaches and television commentators targeting referees have paved the way for this vile attack today. Anyone who constantly brings up some events that happened years ago as if they happened today is responsible for this ugliness. All the criminal proceedings they deserve have been implemented in coordination with our state against those responsible and instigators of this inhumane attack. The responsible club, the club president, its managers and all the criminals who attacked Halil Umut Meler will be punished in the most severe way. “By the decision of the Turkish Football Federation Board of Directors, matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely.”
Büyükekşi: Enough is sufficient
Speaking concerning the assault on referee Halil Umut Meler after the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match performed within the fifteenth week of the Trendyol Super League, Turkish Football Federation (TFF) President Mehmet Büyükekşi mentioned, “Let’s not reduce the brand value of Turkish football and not be a disgrace to the world any more.” mentioned.
Answering the questions of the press members after the board of administrators assembly held at TFF’s campus in Levent, Büyükekşi mentioned, “This attack is an unfortunate and shameful attack on the name of Turkish football. We say enough is enough. They blame a referee every day. Our referees are also human. They may definitely make mistakes, but not in a way that involves kicking and punching. Let’s end it now. I call out to all the public, all the media, all social media, all referee commentators, all club presidents, all managers, all coaches, and those who despise their referees on the field. “Let’s not lower the brand value of Turkish football and let’s not be a disgrace to the world any more.” he mentioned.
Stating that they are going to go to Halil Umut Meler tomorrow, Büyükekşi mentioned, “We will visit our referee tomorrow with our board of directors. The health of our referee is more important than anything else. There is a crack in his bone, I hope there is nothing bigger. It’s very hot. What is important is that the Turkish football community reacts to this issue. We must be united. Turkish football does not deserve this. Sports is friendship and brotherhood. “Football matches are not places of war.” he mentioned.
Matches are postponed indefinitely
Reiterating that the matches have been postponed indefinitely, the TFF President didn’t make an announcement concerning the date when the competitions will begin once more and mentioned, “We know our responsibility. TFF makes very important decisions on important issues. We expect the support of all clubs when making these decisions. They all sent a get well soon message. Our esteemed President called, our Minister of Internal Affairs, our Minister of Youth and Sports called. They said what was necessary. Our President and Minister of Justice made the necessary legal statements. They also stated that they supported us in all decisions. Our Clubs Association President and other presidents called and texted us.” he mentioned.
Stating that the incident shouldn’t be forgotten, Büyükekşi mentioned, “There was a punch thrown at our referee. It is a shameful thing to kick someone, especially after he falls to the ground. This incident should definitely not be forgotten. We are now at the end of the conversation. Nothing should be the same as before. This could cause bigger events, we could all get hurt. Therefore, we should all support an environment of peace.” made his evaluation.
Noting that they haven’t but been contacted by UEFA, Büyükekşi answered the query of whether or not a penalty could be given to MKE Ankaragücü: “We have boards, there is a Disciplinary Board, there is an Arbitration Board. “Tomorrow, the TFF Legal Consultancy will refer him and they will give the heaviest punishment necessary.” he replied.
Büyükekşi responded to a query about whether or not worldwide organizations could be affected by this case and mentioned, “We do not have such concerns at the moment. The important thing is to show that our referees are not careless in this regard. Our referees are the most important stakeholders for TFF to play the matches. “We want the whole public to respect our referees.” he replied.
Faruk Koca May Receive Prison Sentence! “6.5 Years Possible”
Will Faruk Koca, who attacked referee Halil Umut Meler, obtain a jail sentence?
One of the ugliest nights of Turkish soccer came about within the capital. Can Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca be sentenced to jail for punching referee Halil Umut Meler in the midst of the sector?
President Faruk Koca, who attacked referee Halil Umut Meler with a fist after the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match performed within the fifteenth week of the Super League, might face a jail sentence.
Three suspects, together with MKE Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca, who had been detained inside the scope of the investigation into the assault, had been despatched to the courthouse.
Okay.Ç., who attacked the referee and was detained yesterday night. and Ş.Y.Ş. He was dropped at Ankara Western Courthouse. Meanwhile, 3 extra individuals had been detained inside the scope of the investigation.
Making an announcement after the incident, Minister of Justice Yılmaz Tunç pointed to the Law on the Prevention of Violence and Disorder in Sports and Article 86 of the Turkish Penal Code for the judicial course of. What do these laws embrace? What will the suspects be charged with?
Lawyer Serkan Günel: Faruk Koca May Receive Prison Sentence
Evaluating the incident within the NTV dwell broadcast, lawyer Serkan Günel reminded the legislation no. 68/22 on the prevention of violence in sports activities and mentioned, “Article 20 of this law, which was enacted in 2011, clearly states that; “Referees, observers, field commissioners and representatives working in sports competitions are considered public officials in terms of crimes committed against them in connection with such duties.” he mentioned.
Serkan Günel mentioned:
“Therefore, no matter what our referee does beneath regular circumstances. I wish to underline that whether or not he’s a dentist or a lawyer, he’s thought-about a public official due to this responsibility.
In this respect, within the ‘c’ clause of the third paragraph of the 86th article of the Turkish Penal Code, which incorporates the crime of intentional harm, it is going to be referred to as against the law dedicated because of the public responsibility carried out by the individual and the penalty can be elevated by half.
6.5 years in jail could also be requested for Faruk Koca
In different phrases, if we foresee a punishment of as much as 3 years in easy phrases, it is going to be elevated by half and in a way, a punishment of as much as 4.5 years can be envisaged.
Likewise, if we return to the legislation no. 68/22, the legislation on the prevention of violence in sports activities says that; In case of intentional harm or injury to property in sports activities competitions, the penalty to be imposed in line with the related articles of the Turkish Penal Code is elevated by half, with out requiring a criticism.
In different phrases, a penalty that can be elevated by half twice ought to be utilized right here. Therefore, even when the act of intentional harm in Article 87 of the Turkish Penal Code is accepted exterior the conditions of fixed problem in talking, everlasting scars on the face, and endangering life, I feel that it is going to be potential for Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca to be tried with a minimum of 6.5 years… ”
Faruk Koca Received the Fair Play Award! “Kindness is Contagious”
Ankaragücü President and former AKP MP Faruk Koca, who attacked Halil Umut Meler, acquired the Fair Play award!
Faruk Koca, the “leader-hearted president” within the phrases of TFF, additionally acquired the Fair Play award.
MKE Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca, who performed the main position within the scandalous incident that shook Turkish soccer, acquired the Fair Play award from TFF President Mehmet Büyükekşi not way back.
After the assault on the referee, the “TFF Fair-Play awards” held on the headquarters of the Turkish Football Federation in Riva in December 2022 got here to thoughts.
In the video proven within the corridor about Faruk Koca on the ceremony the place the awards of October 2022 got, “There is winning and losing in football, but the most important thing is undoubtedly to engrave in the minds that sports mean friendship and brotherhood. Ankaragücü’s leader-hearted president, Faruk Koca, touched everyone’s hearts with his prudent messages before the match against Amed SportiveActivities in the Ziraat Turkish Cup.” expressions had been used.
Faruk Koca acquired the Fair Play award with the next speech;
“Amed Sportive Activities will come. He will play his match. Our fans will definitely welcome us with home decor. The cost of even the slightest mistake there will not bring any benefit to this country. We are not coming to fight or go to war. “I think that every negativity experienced here will turn against us in the outside world and will be the biggest betrayal to the country.”
Faruk Koca Receiving the Fair Play Award Büyükekşi: Kindness is Contagious
Faruk Koca, who acquired his award from the fingers of Turkish Football Federation President Mehmet Büyükekşi and the members of the board of administrators, mentioned, “It is more important to carry this award than to receive it.” TFF President Mehmet Büyükekşi thanked Koca and mentioned, “Kindness is contagious,” and there was a spherical of applause within the corridor once more.
Unsurprising issues occurred after this ‘theatrical’ ceremony held in Turkish soccer, the place statements and actions by no means discover their place.
Exactly 23 days later, on January 14, 2023, Ankaragücü misplaced 3-1 away in opposition to Adana Demirspor, and President Faruk Koca makes an announcement that nearly marks nowadays;
“Ankaragücü was victimized. If this continues, I want the referees to know that they will face great reactions that they have never seen in their history. “We saw that I would like the authorities and decision makers to know that if they continue with this attitude, there will be different methods.”
Faruk Koca mentioned these 23 days after receiving the Fair Play award, however TFF didn’t impose any sanctions.
4 months later, on May 23, Koca will increase the dose. In his assertion earlier than the match in opposition to Medipol Başakşehir within the semi-final rematch of the Ziraat Turkish Cup, president Koca once more focused the referees and mentioned, “We will mean those who mean us.”
For these phrases, PFDK solely imposed a nice.
Faruk Koca, who has been vomiting anger and making threats for months, is proving that his threats weren’t in useless, a yr after the Fair Play award.
Who is chargeable for this unimaginable incident that occurred in plain sight? Will the Turkish Football Federation, which applauded Faruk Koca in Riva a yr in the past and confirmed him as an exemplary president, not take accountability for its hero who precipitated the suspension of the leagues?
Source: www.nationalturk.com