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On-Loan Barcelona Midfielder Arda Turan Banned 16 Matches for Shoving Linesman

Arda Turan has been suspended for a record 16 matches after he pushed a linesman in Istanbul Basaksehir's clash with Sivasspor last Friday.

According to Goal, a furious Turan—on loan from Barcelona—took issue with the fact that a foul was not called in the final minute of the 1-1 draw and shoved the official, earning a red card.

The incident has since been reviewed by the Turkish Football Association, resulting in the midfielder being handed the lengthiest ban in the country's history.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.