Turkish Football Federation Suspends League Games After Referee Assault

MKE Ankaragucu President Faruk Koca Resigns Following Arrest for Attacking Referee

• Turkish Football Federation suspends all league games after MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca physically assaulted referee Halil Umut Meler following a 1-1 draw in a Super Lig game.
• Koca was arrested after the incident and later resigned from his position as president of the club.
• Referee Meler suffered a small fracture to his eye socket and some bleeding from the assault.
• Violence against referees is a growing concern in football, with incidents reported in various countries including Brazil, Colombia, England, and Congo.
• The Turkish referees' union has announced that officials will not participate in matches unless radical and quick decisions are made to address the issue.

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