Turkish Football Federation
Turkish Super Cup final in Saudi Arabia postponed over banner row
The Turkish Super Cup final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, scheduled to be played in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Friday, was postponed due to "some problems in the organization," with the joint decision of the clubs, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said in a statement.
Former football club president released from prison after attacking referee
Former Ankaragücü president Faruk Koca, who was imprisoned on Dec. 12 due to his attack on referee Halil Umut Meler during the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match, was released 15 days later to stand trial without arrest after his lawyer's objection was accepted.
Süper Lig club walks off pitch to protest referee
Turkish football was plunged into further crisis on Dec. 19 night after Istanbulspor walked off the pitch in protest at a refereeing decision in its Süper Lig game against Trabzonspor, on the day the league resumed following a one-week suspension after a club president punched a referee.
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Ankaragücü president gets lifetime ban for punching referee
The Turkish Football Federation has permanently banned the former president of a Turkish football team who punched a referee on the field moments after a game.
The federation late on Dec. 14 said it banned Faruk Koca, who has resigned as president of MKE Ankaragücü, for punching referee Halil Umut Meler on Dec. 11 night.
Turkish football to resume Dec 19 after referee attack
Türkiye's football leagues will resume on Dec. 19, ending a brief suspension caused by a violent attack on a referee, the federation has announced.
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.
Türkiye bids to host Euro 2028 or 2032
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has submitted a final bid to UEFA to host the 2028 or 2032 editions of the European Football Championships.
"UEFA today received three bid dossiers from member national associations interested in hosting the 2028 and 2032 European Championships," the European football's governing body announced on April 12.
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Gunfire hits Turkish Football Federation, no one hurt
Assailants opened fire on Sept. 1 on the headquarters of the Turkish Football Federation as the board met inside, officials said, adding that no one was injured in the attack.
Two suspects were arrested shortly after the incident, according to Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu, who described the accused as drunk.
Football in Türkiye not dirty, says TFF head
The head of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has said he has never witnessed any evidence hinting that the football in the country is dirty, putting an end to a long-discussed debate.
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