A court in Ankara sentenced former Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca to more than three and a half years in prison for attacking referee Halil Umut Meler, sparking outrage.
The incident, which occurred after a tense league match, involved Koca punching the referee and culminated in a field invasion by fans, leading to temporary suspension of league games.
Koca's conviction for intentionally wounding a public official illustrates the legal consequences of violence in sports, as he faces additional charges despite some sentences being suspended.
As a result of the violent outbreak, Ankaragucu was fined heavily and faced sanctions including playing home games without fans, highlighting repercussions for clubs as well.
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