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Turkish Federation Punishes Besiktas, To Play Four Games Without Fans

Istanbul powerhouse Besiktas, the club of Nigeria international Michael Eneramo, will have to play their next four matches without spectators following disturbances in the derby with Galatasaray on September 22 , the Disciplinary Committee of the Turkish Football Federation has announced.

The match held at Ataturk Olympia was suspended in second half stoppage time when fans ran to the pitch, and players and officials had to run to safety.

And as a result, security had to fire tear gas to disperse the fans.

When Besiktas play their next three matches, manager Slaven Bilic will not be in the dugout, the Federation also disclosed.

Finally, Galatasaray midfielder Felipe Melo has been suspended for two matches.

Photo Credit: tff.org