 The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all leagues on a night of shame for the nation's soccer after Ankaraaguku's president Faruk Koka punched the referee in the face at the end of their Super League home match against Ryspor. Koka entered the field and hit referee Halil Umud Meller when the final whistle blew after Ryspor scored a 97th-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Ariyaman Stadium on December 11, footage from state broadcaster TRT showed Ankaraaguku fans invaded the pitch after. The game and Meller was also kicked when he fell, though it was unclear who his assailants were. Meller, eventually made it to the dressing room with the help of the police data detention order has been issued for Koka, Interior Minister Ali Yerlekaya said in a post on X, adding that two people have already been detained as part of a judicial investigation into the incident. A FIFA referee since 2017, 37-year-old Meller took charge of Lazio's Champions League group game with Celtic on November 28.Referees in Turkey are often criticized by club managers and presidents for their decisions, but are rarely the target of violent attacks, Ankaraaguku are 11th in the standings on 18 points. Three places below Ryspor on 22 points after 15 matches.