MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca physically attacked referee Halil Umut Meler following a 97th-minute equalizer in a Super Lig match
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Turkish FA chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi announced the indefinite postponement of matches across all leagues in response to the incident
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino strongly condemned the attack, emphasizing that violence has no place in football or society
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Referees, players, fans, and staff must be safe for the game to be enjoyed, according to Infantino
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Meler, a top Turkish referee, suffered injuries, including a minor fracture, after being assaulted on the pitch.
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Turkey's minister of internal affairs, Ali Yerlikaya, stated that detention procedures would be carried out against Koca after his treatment, condemning the incident.
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MKE Ankaragucu and Caykur Rizespor expressed regret and condemnation for the incident
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The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) vowed to take decisive action against those responsible for the attack