Footballer Attacks Referee, Breaking His Jaw During a TRNC Match
In Northern Cyprus, a shocking incident occurred during a football match when a player assaulted the referee, fracturing his jaw with a kick.
The incident took place in the 75th minute of a match between the teams Çanakkale and Vadili at Dr. Fazıl Küçük Stadium in Famagusta. Hasan Çağakan Çakı, a 26-year-old player for Çanakkale, struck 34-year-old referee Mustafa Torun in the face with his right foot. Medical assessments confirmed that the referee suffered a fracture in his left cheekbone.
According to a police statement, the injured referee received treatment at Famagusta State Hospital and was subsequently discharged. The offending player was immediately taken into custody.
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Born in 1984 in Russia, in the city of Yekaterinburg (Sverdlovsk region). Since 2023, he has been living in Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (UrGU, now UrFU), Faculty of Journalism. Specialization – journalist (2007). Professional experience: From 2003 to 2023, he worked in…
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