Sports officiating

Trabzonspor fans invade pitch, attack Fenerbahce players in Turkey

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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish police have detained 12 people after fans of top tier soccer club Trabzonspor invaded the pitch following a home loss against Fenerbahce, touching off violent scuffles between the fans and visiting players. The Trabzonspor fans charged onto the pitch as Fenerbahce players celebrated their 3-2 win following the final whistle of … Read more

Turkish referee leaves hospital after attack by club president that halted all matches

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ANKARA, Turkey — A Turkish referee was discharged Wednesday from a hospital where he was treated for a facial fracture after being punched by the president of a top-flight soccer club. The attack led to the Turkish Football Federation suspending all league games. MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca attacked Halil Umut Meler on the pitch … Read more