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Ex-Turkish team chief banned for punching ref

Updated on: 16 December,2023 07:41 AM IST  |  Ankara (Turkey)
AP , PTI |

The federation late on Thursday said that it banned Faruk Koca, who has resigned as president of MKE Ankaragucu, for punching referee Halil Umut Meler on Monday night

Ex-Turkish team chief banned for punching ref

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The former president of a Turkish soccer team who punched a referee on the field moments after a game has been permanently banned by the Turkish Football Federation.


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The federation late on Thursday said that it banned Faruk Koca, who has resigned as president of MKE Ankaragucu, for punching referee Halil Umut Meler on Monday night.


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