Trabzonspor isseud with four-game stadium ban after fan attacks assistant referee

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A Trabzonspor supporter attacked the assistant referee in the game against Fenerbahce. Twitter

The club will have to play their next four games infront of an empty stadium after the incident during their game with Fenerbahce.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has ordered Trabzonspor to play four home matches infront of an empty stadium after an assistant referee was attacked by a fan during their Super Lig encounter against Fenerbahce.

As well as the stadium ban, the TFF has also issued them with fines amounting to 915,000 Turkish lira, which is equivalent to 290,000 euros.

Fan violence in Turkey is a serious problem at the moment, with various other clubs experiencing similar punishments.

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