Faruk Koca, the president of the Turkish club Ankaragucu, stepped down following an incident where he was seen attacking a referee. The incident had created a huge controversy and stirred up a storm of reactions all over the world and particularly in Turkey.
In a recent statement, Koca conceded, “I would like to announce to the fans that I have resigned from my position as president of Ankaragucu in order to avoid further damage to the club, the fans, and my family.”
Quoted from his earlier statement, Koca stated his resignation with the intention of preventing any further harm coming to the club, its supporters, and his own family. The incident has provoked wide discussion and brought into question the role of sporting officials in Turkey.