Club record fine for Arda Turan

As Istanbul Basaksehir confirmed on the website, the 31-year-old has to pay 2,5 million Turkish lira (approx. 370.000 euros) for his fight with Turkish pop star Berkay Sahin. It is the highest fine ever imposed on a player by a Turkish club.

The public prosecutor's office had previously brought charges against the attacking midfielder, who was on loan from FC Barcelona to the top Istanbul club, for sexual harassment, unlawful possession of weapons and intentional bodily harm. The star player faces twelve and a half years in prison if found guilty.

The kicker had a fight with pop star Berkay Sahin in an Istanbul nightclub a week ago. Berkay Sahin suffered a broken nose during the fight. Arda Turan also went to the hospital where Berkay Sahin was being treated with a weapon. Several Turkish media outlets reported this unanimously.

Arda Turan was banned for 16 league games by the Turkish association TFF in May because he attacked, insulted and threatened a linesman. Shortly before, he had made headlines because Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was best man at Turan's wedding.

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Club record fine for Arda Turan

Turkish football star Arda Turan has been fined a hefty fine by his club.

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