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Turkey Referee Punch: Turkish FA Say Referee Is Not Going To Quit

Turkey Referee Punch: Turkish FA Say Referee Is Not Going To Quit

There is “no possibility” referee Halil Umut Meler will quit after being punched in a Turkish top-flight match, says the country’s football federation chief Mehmet Buyukeksi. Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca was arrested on Tuesday after he ran on to the pitch and struck Meler following Monday’s 1-1 draw with Caykur Rizespor. All leagues were suspended but the TFF say they will resume on 19 December. Meler was released from hospital on Wednesday with a swollen eye. The 37-year-old is one of Turkey’s top referees and officiates international games for Fifa. He is also on Uefa’s elite referee list and Buyukeksi said in…
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Christian Atsu: Hatayspor Official Says There Was Mistaken Identity, Player Still Not Found

Christian Atsu: Hatayspor Official Says There Was Mistaken Identity, Player Still Not Found

According to Hatayspor team doctor, Gurbey Kahveci, Ghana international Christian Atsu is yet to be seen following the devasting earthquake in Turkey earlier this week. The 31-year-old was reported to have been pulled out from wreckage on Tuesday, February 6, after 26 hours, calming fears among Ghanaians. Turkish media reported the player was pulled out alive and had only suffered injuries, adding that he was taken to the hospital. However, Kahveci, who is the team doctor of the club Atsu plays for, on Wednesday, said both the player and sporting director, Taner Savut are still yet to be found. “When…
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Turkey Earthquakes: As Christian Atsu Is Found, Rescuers Race To Find Hatayspor Sporting Director

Turkey Earthquakes: As Christian Atsu Is Found, Rescuers Race To Find Hatayspor Sporting Director

Turkish authorities in Hatay are racing against time to find victims of the earthquake, as the sporting director of Super Lig side, Hatayspor, remains unaccounted for. All the players and staff of Hatayspor have been found and are in various degrees of wellness, but for Taner Savut. Until he was pulled out of the rubble, Black Stars midfielder Christian Atsu was one of two who were missing. However, Atsu was confirmed to have been rescued in the early hours of Tuesday and was taken to the hospital having suffered injuries during his 26 hours under rubble. “Christian Atsu was removed…
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Turkey Earthquakes: As Christian Atsu Is Found, Rescuers Race To Find Hatayspor Sporting Director

Turkey Earthquakes: As Christian Atsu Is Found, Rescuers Race To Find Hatayspor Sporting Director

Turkish authorities in Hatay are racing against time to find victims of the earthquake, as the sporting director of Super Lig side, Hatayspor, remains unaccounted for. All the players and staff of Hatayspor have been found and are in various degrees of wellness, but for Taner Savut. Until he was pulled out of the rubble, Black Stars midfielder Christian Atsu was one of two who were missing. However, Atsu was confirmed to have been rescued in the early hours of Tuesday and was taken to the hospital having suffered injuries during his 26 hours under rubble. “Christian Atsu was removed…
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‘God, Please’ – Asamoah Gyan Prays For Christian Atsu, Other Celebs Join

‘God, Please’ – Asamoah Gyan Prays For Christian Atsu, Other Celebs Join

Like many Ghanaians, former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan has been left in shock after news from Turkey revealed that Christian Atsu is yet to be found after earthquake hit parts of that country on Monday morning. Atsu signed a one-year deal with Hatayspor in Turkey on September 6, 2022. The Black Stars forward and the director of his club Taner Savut are among thousands of people left under the rubble of Monday morning’s devastating earthquake in that country. The news of the unfortunate incident shook many who took to social media to pray for Atsu and the residents of Turkey. Among…
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Over 1000 Dead As Huge Quake Toppled Buildings In Turkey And Syria While People Slept

Over 1000 Dead As Huge Quake Toppled Buildings In Turkey And Syria While People Slept

A powerful earthquake has struck in south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border, killing more than 1,000 people as they slept and trapping many others. The US Geological Survey said the 7.8 magnitude tremor struck at 04:17 local time (01:17 GMT) at a depth of 17.9km (11 miles) near the city of Gaziantep. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the death toll there was now 912. In Malatya, also north-east of Gaziantep, cars were smashed by collapsed buildings In Syria, more than 470 people died, with victims in both government-controlled and rebel-held areas. The Syrian health ministry said 326 people had…
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Isaac Cofie Safe After Deadly Earthquake In Turkey

Isaac Cofie Safe After Deadly Earthquake In Turkey

Ghana international, Isaac Cofie, is in good condition after suffering from Monday morning’s deadly earthquake in Turkey. Just like Christian Atsu, Cofie is another of Ghana’s football talents who plies his trade in Turkey where he plays for Sivasspor. The 31-year-old was in action for his club on Saturday as they won against Besiktas at home. Cofie was reportedly a victim of the earthquake which occurred in the early hours of Monday, February 6. However, unlike Atsu, Cofie is safe and in good condition. So far, more than 900 people have reportedly died in Turkey and 500 in Syria. Atsu,…
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Black Stars’ Christian Atsu Reportedly Missing After Earthquake In Turkey

Black Stars’ Christian Atsu Reportedly Missing After Earthquake In Turkey

Multiple Turkish media outlets report that Black Stars forward, Christian Atsu, who plays for Hatayspor in Turkey, is among thousands of people left under the rubble of Monday morning’s devastating earthquake in that country. The 30-year-old, together with the director of his club, Taner Savut, are said to be the subject of a search by the search and rescue team. Atsu was in action for the club over the weekend in their victory over Kasimpasa in the Turkish top flight with the Ghanaian scoring the only goal. https://twitter.com/yagosabuncuoglu/status/1622548967396462594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1622548967396462594%7Ctwgr%5E3251e0b7b2e03a1f852c413f8ab138906fb42ebe%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fchristian-atsu-reportedly-left-under-rubble-after-earthquake-in-turkey%2F https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1622568115707027456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1622568115707027456%7Ctwgr%5E3251e0b7b2e03a1f852c413f8ab138906fb42ebe%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fchristian-atsu-reportedly-left-under-rubble-after-earthquake-in-turkey%2F https://twitter.com/Nuru_Khalif/status/1622568355159846913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1622568355159846913%7Ctwgr%5E3251e0b7b2e03a1f852c413f8ab138906fb42ebe%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fchristian-atsu-reportedly-left-under-rubble-after-earthquake-in-turkey%2F   Background A powerful earthquake struck south-eastern Turkey, near the Syrian border,…
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Inflation In Turkey Surges To 83%

Inflation In Turkey Surges To 83%

Inflation in Turkey has climbed above 83% – a 24-year-high. The transport, food and housing sectors have seen the biggest rise in prices. Independent experts the Inflation Research Group estimate the annual rate is actually 186.27%. Last year Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the unorthodox step of cutting interest rates to try to boost the economy. Most central banks raise interest rates to fight inflation. The transport sector saw the sharpest increases in annual prices at 117.66%, followed by food and non-alcoholic drinks at 93%. Mr Erdogan has described interest rates as “the mother and father of all evil”,…
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