Punched Turkish ref leaves hospital as league return date setReferee Halil Umut Meler has left hospital after being treated for an eye fracture sustained when he was punched in the face during a Super Lig game.
Super Lig ref at centre of punch storm told 'slap' wasn't hardMKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca has insisted that his shocking "slap" on referee Halil Umut Meler after a Super Lig fixture "wasn't hard".
Super Lig 'postponed indefinitely' after shocking ref punchThe Turkish Super Lig has been “postponed indefinitely” following a shock attack on referee Halil Umut Meler by the president of MKE Ankaragucu.