Erdoğan speaks with Halil Umut Meler

AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called referee Halil Umut Meler, who was attacked during the MKE Ankaragücü-Çaykur Rizespor match, to convey his "get well soon" wishes.

According to a statement from the Presidency's Directorate of Communications, Erdoğan expressed his sadness over the incident during the call.

Erdoğan told Meler that he had instructed the relevant ministers to take the necessary actions immediately following the incident.

President Erdoğan also received the latest information regarding his health status from both referee Meler and his doctors.