Turkish soccer leagues shut down after official club punches referee Halil Umut Meller
Halil Umut Meler, a prominent Turkish referee, was physically assaulted by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca. MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca punches referee Halil Umut Meller. — Courtesy of Anadolu Agency In a shocking development, all Turkish football leagues have been suspended following a horrific incident where Halil Umut Meler, a prominent Turkish referee, was physically assaulted by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca. The attack occurred on Monday when Koca ran onto the pitch in response to his side conceding a last-minute equalizer in a Super Lig match against Caykur Rizespor. “Matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely,” the
