Coverage dated December 11, 2023

Turkey suspends all league games after club president punches referee at a top-flight match

Headline from Local Memphis

The referee fell to the ground after the punch and was kicked in a melee that occurred after fans also invaded the pitch following the game's last minute goal.

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NBC News
Turkey suspends all league soccer games after club president punches referee at top-flight match (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 11, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The referee, who fell to the ground, was kicked in a melee that occurred after fans also invaded the pitch after Rizespor scored a last-minute equalizer.
Local Memphis
Turkey suspends all league games after club president punches referee at a top-flight match (opens Local Memphis)
Published Dec 11, 2023
Local Memphis's feed description
The referee fell to the ground after the punch and was kicked in a melee that occurred after fans also invaded the pitch following the game's last minute goal.
Voice of America
Turkey Suspends All League Games After Club President Punches Referee at Top-Flight Match (opens Voice of America)
Published Dec 11, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Halil Umut Meler, who fell to the ground, was also kicked in melee that occurred after fans also invaded the pitch after Caykur Rizespor scored last-minute equalizer

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