The Latest Breaking News from Ankara

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Halil Umut Meler suffered a facial fracture after being attacked by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca

The president of Turkish club MKE Ankaragucu has been arrested after physically assaulting a referee on Monday night

MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca struck Halil Umut Meler.

Referee Halil Umut Meler was approached on the pitch and hit by the president of MKE Ankaragucu.

The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.

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