In a shocking incident following the Turkish Super Lig clash between Ankaragucu and Rizepor, referee Halil Umut Meler came under attack.
After the final whistle went, Meler was punched in the face allegedly by the President of Ankaragucu Faruk Koca. The punch floored him before another person started kicking him in the head as people came into intervene and protect the official.
Meler eventually got to his feet and was escorted away by the security but he could be seen with a nasty swollen eye from the punch.
Watch the shocking incident below:
Ankaragücü Ba?kan? Faruk Koca'n?n Halil Umut Meler'e sald?rd??? anlar. pic.twitter.com/6zUELDZsVN
— BurakSakinOl (@buraktut_) December 11, 2023
Halil Umut Meler then got battered by Ankaragucu players and staff pic.twitter.com/B3hJdZyMxg
— Turkish Football (@Turkish_Futbol1) December 11, 2023