A referee is violently assaulted during a match in Turkey

During a soccer match in Turkey, Ankaragucu club president Faruk Koca lost his temper and violently assaultedreferee Halil Umut Meler. This unexpected gesture came just after a disappointing draw for Ankaragucu, conceding an equalizer to Rizespor in the final minutes. The images show Koca punching the referee, knocking him down, followed by further assaults while the referee was on the ground. The scene, broadcast live, immediately sparked national outrage, with the Turkish authorities reacting swiftly. In 2022, Koca won the Turkish Super Lig's Clean Play Award.