Published December 12,2023
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The world soccer’s governing physique FIFA on Tuesday condemned the assault on a Turkish soccer referee by the chairman of the top-tier league membership MKE Ankaragücü.
“There is absolutely no place for violence in football, on or off the field,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino mentioned on Instagram.
“Events following the Turkish Super Lig match between MKE Ankaragücü and Çaykur Rizespor are totally unacceptable and have no place in our sport or society,” Infantino mentioned.
He acknowledged that referees, gamers, followers, and workers should be “safe and secure to enjoy the game,” and referred to as on the related authorities to implement the rules and mentioned it ought to be “respected at all levels.”
After an injury-time equalizer, 10-man Ankaragücü had been held to a 1-1 draw with guests Çaykur Rizespor in a Monday Trendyol Super Lig match.
Following the ultimate whistle Ankaragücü chair Faruk Koca invaded the pitch to punch Halil Umut Meler, a FIFA-licensed referee, in his face. Once the referee fell to the bottom, a number of folks kicked him as effectively.
After the assault, Meler was taken to an Ankara hospital.
The Turkish Football Federation suspended all league matches till additional discover.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan beforehand condemned the assault on Meler.
On Tuesday, Koca was remanded into custody, Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç mentioned.
Erdoğan referred to as Meler to precise sorrow over the assault and mentioned he “instructed the relevant ministers to do what is necessary immediately.”
Meler, 37, is likely one of the UEFA Elite and FIFA referees to officiate a number of matches within the UEFA membership and nationwide group competitions, together with the top-tier Champions League, in addition to the European Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Source: www.anews.com.tr