Faruk Koca arrested after hitting Halil Umut Meler

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11 November 2024 12:34
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Faruk Koca arrested after hitting Halil Umut Meler

The former president of a top division Turkish football club has been handed a permanent ban.

According to Idman.biz, Koca will spend 3 years, 7 months, and 22 days behind bars.

The sentence stems from an incident last season in the Turkish Super League, where Koca punched referee Halil Umut Meler following the Ankaragucu vs. Rizespor match. His actions were classified as an intentional assault.

Koca was removed from his position as club president and barred from all football-related activities last year as a consequence of this incident.

Idman.biz