Arda Turan Given 16 Match Suspension For Incident Involving Linesman

Former Barcelona winger Arda Turan has reportedly been given a 16 match ban after he pushed a linesman.

The 31-year-old, who is back in his native Turkey having been sent on loan to İstanbul Başakşehir, literally saw red.

He came on as a substitute in a crucial clash against Sivasspor in a game Basaksehir were leading 1-0 until stoppage time rolled around, and the hosts scored an own goal in the 93rd minute to make the scores 1-1.

Turan's frustrations increased and when a decision didn't go his way, he shoved a referee and was deservedly given his marching orders.

Basaksehir had to see out the final seconds with 9 men, with Mossoro sent off in the first half.

Turkey's Professional Football Discipline Board (PFDK) have reportedly decided to ban Turan for record amount of matches.

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Topics: Football News, Arda Turan, Football, Barcelona, Turkey

Jack Kenmare

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