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Turkish football authorities have suspended all leagues after a referee was punched by a club president following a top-flight game on Monday.
MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca punched Halil Umut Meler, after his team conceded a 97th-minute leveler in a 1-1 Super Lig draw with Caykur Rizespor.
“The matches in all leagues have been postponed indefinitely,” Turkish FA [TFF] chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi told a news conference.
“This attack is a night of shame for Turkish football,” he added.
“Without match officials there is no football,” he said. “Referees, players, fans and staff have to be safe and secure to enjoy the game, and I call on the relevant authorities to ensure that this is strictly implemented and respected at all levels.”
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