Life Ban for Faruk Koca, Disgraced Ankaragucu President, After Attacking Referee Halil Umut Meler

The world of football was left in shock after Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca received a lifetime ban from the sport for his violent assault on referee Halil Umut Meler. Pandemonium unfolded following the Turkish Super Lig side’s draw with Rizespor, as Koca punched the match official, leaving him with a fractured cheek. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, leading to Koca’s resignation from his role as Ankaragucu chief. In this article, we will delve into the details of this appalling act and the repercussions it has brought for Koca and Turkish football.

Ankargucu President Faruk Koca has been handed a lifetime ban from football after assaulting referee Halil Umut Meler during Monday night’s Turkish Super Lig draw with Rizespor. Koca punched Meler with a vicious right hand after the match ended in a last-gasp 1-1 draw. The incident led to pandemonium on the pitch, with Meler collapsing in agony and being kicked while on the ground. Koca has since resigned from his role as Ankaragucu chief and issued an apology for his actions. The assault left Meler with a fractured cheek, and he revealed that Koca had threatened to kill him during the attack. Koca initially denied punching Meler, claiming that he only slapped the official and was not aware of the extent of the incident due to his heart disease. Nonetheless, he has been handed a lifetime ban from the Turkish Football Federation.