2023-12-14 05:50:37
A Turkish referee in a football match in the Turkish First Division League was punched in the face and kicked by people while he was on the ground as a result of the strong punch he received.
The incident began when a moment of anger from the president of a first-class club turned into a moment of shame for Turkish football, following Ankaragucu FC conceded a goal late in the match, on Monday. Faruk Koca stormed onto the field and punched the referee in the face, and two other people kicked him while he was on the ground. .
The referee was escorted off the field under police protection, and Koca was arrested on Tuesday in Ankara on charges of injuring a public servant. Meanwhile, club president Koga resigned a day following the incident.
The incident sparked nationwide condemnation, and the Turkish President even communicated with Al-Hakam in his hospital bed, and personally checked on his health condition.
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