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Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca punches referee Halil Umut Meler after superlig match, all Turkish Football Leagues suspended

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Chaos erupted in Turkey after Ankaragucu club president Faruk Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler at the end of his team's Superlig match against Rizespor. Ankaragucu conceded a late goal which saw the match end in a 1-1 draw and an enraged Koca ran onto the pitch and shockingly punched the referee in his face. As Meler fell, he was also attacked by fans and later cops had to intervene to ensure his safety.