Wild and crazy scenes unfolded in a Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu and Rizespor.
In a horrific scene of assault, Ankaragucu club president Faruk Koca vented his spleen on the center-referee Halil Umut Meler after Rizespor netted a late equaliser to share spoils with Ankaragucu in the heated Super Lig clash.
Faruk Koca was obviously furious with the center-referee for allowing the match to be played till the 97th minute before Rizespor netted the equaliser.
Nsmnews understands longer additional time has been commonplace in football of recent since FIFA started adopting the approach in 2022 World Cup in Saudi Arabia to curtail malicious and intentional match delays by opponents.
The new system has been widely adopted by major leagues in Europe with football administrators backing it to make for delays during regulation time.
The Ankaragucu Vs Rizespor center-referee happened to be victim of Faruk Koca's uncontrolled fury. Koca sparked a widespread backlash as he could be seen in a viral social media footage rushing Meler with blows and jabs, and punching him down to the ground.
Ankaragucu players were also seen savagely kicking Meler while he curled up on the ground before he was rescued by other match officials.
Following the deadly assault, all Super Lig match has been suspended indefinitely with investigations ongoing.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has condemned the assault on Meler saying there is no place for violence in football and sports in general. Turkey president Tayip Erdogan has also condemned the attack.
Now, according to the BBC, Faruk Koca has been arrested with immediate effect by Turkish authorities for prosecution.
Turkey Justice Minister Yilmac Tunc has revealed Koca was arrested for assaulting a public official.
According to reports from Turkish media, Faruk could be imprisoned, banned or fined for the assault.
In a horrific scene of assault, Ankaragucu club president Faruk Koca vented his spleen on the center-referee Halil Umut Meler after Rizespor netted a late equaliser to share spoils with Ankaragucu in the heated Super Lig clash.
Faruk Koca was obviously furious with the center-referee for allowing the match to be played till the 97th minute before Rizespor netted the equaliser.
Nsmnews understands longer additional time has been commonplace in football of recent since FIFA started adopting the approach in 2022 World Cup in Saudi Arabia to curtail malicious and intentional match delays by opponents.
The new system has been widely adopted by major leagues in Europe with football administrators backing it to make for delays during regulation time.
The Ankaragucu Vs Rizespor center-referee happened to be victim of Faruk Koca's uncontrolled fury. Koca sparked a widespread backlash as he could be seen in a viral social media footage rushing Meler with blows and jabs, and punching him down to the ground.
Ankaragucu players were also seen savagely kicking Meler while he curled up on the ground before he was rescued by other match officials.
Following the deadly assault, all Super Lig match has been suspended indefinitely with investigations ongoing.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has condemned the assault on Meler saying there is no place for violence in football and sports in general. Turkey president Tayip Erdogan has also condemned the attack.
Now, according to the BBC, Faruk Koca has been arrested with immediate effect by Turkish authorities for prosecution.
Turkey Justice Minister Yilmac Tunc has revealed Koca was arrested for assaulting a public official.
According to reports from Turkish media, Faruk could be imprisoned, banned or fined for the assault.