Former coach who hit Turkish referee released on parole

court Ankara allowed this Wednesday release with charges of Farooq Kochi, former club president Ankaragucuin custody in connection with the commission of Referee Khalil Umut Mehler punched in the face in the match against RizesporDecember 11 last year.

kocha accused of “causing bodily harm to an official in the performance of his official duties” and from break the law against violence in sportsand his aggression sparked a national debate in Turkey about disrespect for judges.

Turkish Football Federation (TFF) matches in all leagues have been suspended for a week, fined the club 62 thousand euros There are already five home games without fans in the stands.

Against kocha, who resigned from his position the day after the attack, issued lifetime ban carry out activities related to football.

Except TFF promised to demonstrate a strong position to put an end to what many believe the culture of impunity in this sport.

In accordance with this, the Federation also introduced a fine of 24 thousand euros and a 90-day ban on Ekmel Faik Sarialoglu, club president Istanbulspor, that December 19 He ordered his players to leave the field. in the 73rd minute of the match against Trabzonspor, given unfair decision of the judge.

The score was 1-2 in favor of Trabzonspor, but TFF made the final result 0-3, and He also took three points from Istanbulspor. at the bottom of the Turkish Super League within a few weeks.

Khalil Umut Melerthe referee attacked kocha, is a part 11 referees qualified to referee FIFA matches.

Expected that kocha and three others are accused of attacking Mehler will appear before a judge on January 9, Turkish network reports NTV.

(according to information from EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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