Ankaragücü

Turkish Football Plunged into Crisis: Matches Suspended After Referee Assault

The Turkish Football Federation has suspended matches in all divisions of local football after a club president punched a referee at a local Super League match. Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca entered the pitch after the final whistle and headbutted Halil Umut Meler after his side conceded a 97th-minute equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Rizespor.

Turkish football leagues suspended after attack on referee

All Turkish football leagues have been suspended indefinitely following an attack by a club president on a referee, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) announced in the early hours of Dec. 12.

"We have postponed games in all leagues indefinitely," TFF President Mehmet Büyükekşi told reporters following an emergency meeting of his board.