All soccer leagues in Turkey have been suspended after a referee was punched to the bottom by a membership president following a top-flight recreation.
Referee Halil Umut Meler was hit by MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca, who ran on to the pitch after his staff conceded a 97th minute equaliser in a Tremendous Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor.
The incident sparked chaotic scenes involving gamers and followers, with a number of individuals arrested.
Koca has since resigned from his function at MKE Ankaragucu and apologised for his actions, saying he felt “great embarrassment”.
The BBC’s Aylin Yazan explains how we obtained right here and what occurs subsequent in Turkish soccer.
Filmed by James Wignall
Edited by Gianluca Avagnina
Produced by Ian Casey
