Turkish side leaves pitch after not being awarded a penalty - eight days after referee was punched in the face
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 Turkish football team Istanbulspor left the pitch in an apparent protest at a decision not to award them a penalty - just eight days after referee Halil Umut Meler was punched in the face.
Amid escalating tension in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in diplomatic talks with regional leaders after Iran's strikes on Israel. The US reiterated support for Israel's defence and emphasized diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the crisis. The situation remains tense, with Israel assessing its response.
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The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all league games in the country after a club president punched the referee in the face at the end of a top-flight match.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
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