Disgraced president who attacked referee in Turkey banned for life
Faruk Koca struck referee Halil Umut Meler in the face after MKE Ankaragucu’s draw against Caykur Rizespor
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Attack on referee sums up Turkey’s toxic attitude towards officials
Club directors and fans have bought into idea all referees are corrupt and it feels too late for apologies now
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Turkish club president only wanted to 'spit in face' of referee he hospitalised - with all football in Turkey stopped 'indefinitely'
The president of Turkish club MKE Ankaragucu has been arrested after physically assaulting a referee on Monday night
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