Authorities in Turkey say attack on referee should be ‘milestone’ for change

The Turkish government and football federation have pledged to act swiftly and decisively after a referee was attacked during a top-flight match on Monday. Referee Halil Umut Meler was approached on the pitch and hit by the president of MKE Ankaragucu, Faruk Koca, after a stoppage-time equaliser for their Turkish Super Lig opponents Caykur Rizespor. […]