FIFA Chief Condemns Attack on Turkish Football Referee

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The FIFA chief, Gianni Infantino on Tuesday, called the attack on a Turkish football referee by the president of top-flight club Ankaragucu totally unacceptable.

The Turkish football federation suspended all leagues indefinitely after the referee Halil Umut Meler was punched by Ankaragucu president, Faruk Koca after Monday’s 1-1 draw with Caykur Rizespor.

Infantino condemned the attack in a statement on social media.

A court has placed Koca and two others in pre-trial detention for injuring and threatening a public official.

Written by: Helen Obih

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