10.04.2025 16:21
In the FIBA Women's EuroLeague match, Mersin President Serdar Çevirgen was detained on the allegation of assaulting the security coordinator. Following the incident, Çevirgen spent the night in a police station in Zaragoza, and a legal process has been initiated against him.
The quarter-final match between Mersin and Bourges in the Women's EuroLeague was overshadowed by events that occurred off the court.
ARRESTED
Mersin President Serdar Çevirgen, who reacted strongly to the referee's decisions during the match, was arrested for allegedly attacking a security officer and spent the night in a police station in Spain.
Following a technical foul during the match, Serdar Çevirgen, along with a group of officials and fans, caused a disturbance at the sidelines. The group, which intensely protested the referee's decisions, entered the court, and the match was temporarily halted. Security forces intervened and warned the group to move to the stands.
However, despite the warnings, Çevirgen and those with him refused to leave the venue. As a result, they were removed from the arena by security forces. During the ensuing scuffle, Çevirgen allegedly slapped a police officer who was the security coordinator of the venue, causing his glasses to fall to the ground. Çevirgen was immediately arrested following this action.
TRANSFERRED TO COURT, FACING PENALTY
After the incident, Serdar Çevirgen was taken to the police station and appeared in court in the morning. Authorities stated that Çevirgen would be prosecuted for "physical assault against a public official" and is likely to face a fine and a ban from entering sports venues.
"IT WAS A EXPECTED SITUATION"
Speaking after the incident, Casademont Zaragoza's head coach Carlos Cantero said, "We know Mersin's history, so it wasn't much of a surprise. You wouldn't want to see such disgrace in Europe."
Mersin, who advanced to the semi-finals by winning the match, will face Valencia on Saturday, April 13. However, despite the success on the court, this scandal has tarnished the club's image. All eyes are now on the decisions to be made by both FIBA and Spanish authorities.