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Turkish top-flight suspended after ‘vile, inhumane’ referee attack

Turkey fans wave a giant Turkish national flag during a UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier in October. (Photo: AFP)

ISTANBUL – The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu’s president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country’s football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.

Ankaragucu chief Faruk Koca floored referee Halil Umut Meler with a vicious punch to the face on the pitch following Monday’s game, leaving the…

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