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Turkish football was rocked on Monday night after a shocking attack on a top-flight referee, which has led to the country's Football Association suspending football in the country.

The president of a top-flight Turkish football club sparked fury after running onto the pitch following a draw and punching a referee in the face.

MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca launched the vicious attack on referee Halil Umut Meler after his side drew 1-1 against Caykur Rizespor in the Super Lig.

Shocking images of the on-pitch sucker-punch show Koca's fist connecting with Meler's cheek beneath his left eye, sending the official to the ground. Others then laid into him with a series of kicks as he curled up on the grass covering his face.

Fans also invaded the pitch after Rizespor scored an equaliser seven minutes into eight minutes of injury time, prompting police to escort the referee to safety.

The shocking incident has led to the Turkish Football Federation announcing the suspension of all domestic league matches.

'This attack is unfortunate and shameful in the name of football,' said president Mehmet Buyukeksi after an emergency meeting.

'We say enough is enough.

'Everyone who has targeted referees and encouraged them to commit crimes is complicit in this despicable attack,' he said.

'The irresponsible statements of club presidents, managers, coaches and television commentators targeting referees have opened the way for this attack.'

The shutdown of Turkish domestic football comes ahead the final round of group fixtures in European competitions this week.

Notably Galatasaray are seeking to book their place in the knock-out stages when they face FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night, with the Turkish side level on points with their Danish opponents