Referee Halil Umut Meler discharged from hospital
During the Super Lig week 19 match between Ankaragücü and Rizespor, referee Halil Umut Meler was attacked by Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca. Meler, who was hospitalized following the incident, has been discharged.
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In the Super Lig's 19th week match between Ankaragücü and Çaykur Rizespor, referee Halil Umut Meler was subjected to an attack. Following the assault by MKE Ankaragücü President Faruk Koca, referee Meler was taken to the hospital. After receiving treatment, Meler has been discharged from the hospital.
Referee Halil Umut Meler has been discharged from the hospital and will return to his family in Izmir, where he has an 11-day-old baby.
In a statement from the hospital, it was noted: "Our colleague has been discharged. His morale is quite good. He will undergo routine check-ups where he is going. Aside from the swelling in his eye, he has no other issues. Athletes can sometimes develop cervical disc herniation. The traumatic impact caused a straightening of the neck. A neck brace was applied as a precaution. The fracture will heal over time; since it was a small crack, there was no bleeding."