In a rollercoaster of events, football in Turkey resumed after last week's shocking attack on a referee. However, the resumption was short-lived as a Super League match between Istanbul Spor and Trabzonspor was abruptly stopped. The match was suspended after Istanbul's chairman instructed his players to leave the pitch, with Trabzonspor leading 2-1 at the time. Now, it is up to the Turkish Football Federation to decide if and when the match will resume.
This latest incident comes in the wake of the federation imposing a permanent ban on Fruitkoca, following the club president's assault on a referee. The incident has sparked national soul-searching as Turkish football grapples with its fair share of disciplinary issues. The aggressor has received a lifetime ban from football, potentially faces criminal charges, and even jail time.
