In unsurprising news, the Turkish football club president who punched referee Halil Umut Meler in the face on Monday night has taken no responsibility for his actions. “This incident developed due to the wrong decisions and provocative behaviour of the referee,” explained Faruk Koca. Presumably, the “a” is silent.
Koca, who runs Super Lig club Ankaragucu, said he was merely planning to spit in the referee’s face after the 1-1 draw with Rizespor when impulse took hold. “I slapped the referee … After my slap, the referee threw himself on the ground. They immediately removed me from the scene because I have a heart condition.”
