Chad Johnson Tyreek Hill Is NFL's Most Valuable ... His 'MNF' Injury Proves It!!!

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If Chad Johnson had an NFL MVP vote, he says it'd go to Tyreek Hill ... telling TMZ Sports the injury the wideout suffered this past Monday night showed there's just no one more valuable than him in the league.

The Cheetah was hindered in the first half of Miami's "MNF" game against Tennessee after he was dragged down by an opponent -- and while his leg was being tended to by trainers ... the Dolphins' normally explosive offense suddenly looked stale.

Tua Tagovailoa took a bunch of sacks -- and the long gains that the team had grown used to seeing evaporated out of nowhere.

Johnson tells us none of that is a coincidence ... saying it all showed Tyreek is the one who makes this year's Dolphins team.

"This is why he belongs in the MVP conversation," Johnson said. "I know the MVP is a quarterback award, but what you saw [Monday] night, for two quarters with the absence of Tyreek, is how important he is to that team."

While Hill -- who now has 97 catches for 1,542 yards and 12 TDs this season -- ultimately returned in the second half, the Dolphins fell to the Titans, 28-27.

Johnson said he anticipates Hill's injury will be fine moving forward -- although Miami head coach Mike McDaniel said Friday the receiver will be questionable for this weekend's game against the Jets as he continues to recover.

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WE SNEAKIN' INTO THE PLAYOFFS

As for Johnson's old team, the Cincinnati Bengals, he was optimistic about their outlook for the rest of the 2023 season -- telling us he fully expects the Jake Browning-led squad to "sneak in" to the playoffs.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Falls Down, Breaks Hip ... Rushed to L.A. Hospital

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took a nasty spill at a concert in Los Angeles -- and the NBA legend ended up in the hospital with a broken hip, TMZ has learned.

His rep, Deborah Morales, tells us ... Kareem was attending the show Friday night -- but it was unclear who was performing and where. Anyway, the former Lakers star center accidentally fell to the floor, shattering his hip.

Paramedics quickly responded and transported Kareem to the hospital for treatment.  His condition was not disclosed.

Morales said Kareem was "deeply appreciative" of the support he received from the Los Angeles Fire Department on site and the "amazing medical team and doctors at UCLA Hospital who are taking great care of (him)."

Based on what his rep is saying, it sounds like Kareem is going to be OK.

As you may know, Kareem has had some health issues in recent years, revealing his battle with prostate cancer in 2020 and chronic myeloid leukemia in 2008.

Mark Zuckerberg ACL Rehab Is 'Going Well' ... Planning To Return To Fighting In 9 Months

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Mark Zuckerberg's torn ACL won't derail his MMA career ... the Meta founder just revealed he's got plans to continue fighting once his knee heals up.

The 39-year-old provided an update on his recovery on his Instagram on Friday -- just about six weeks after he went under the knife to fix his busted-up knee -- and he said everything is "going well so far."

He then added that he's got about nine months to get healthy enough to step back into an Octagon and resume his fighting dreams.

"I can already walk and bike," he said. "Working towards running for the next couple of months. Then full leg strength."

He added, "Taking the time to do this well and come back stronger."

Zuckerberg, of course, has taken his MMA career very seriously over the last few months -- winning gold and silver in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament earlier this year ... while also famously challenging Elon Musk to a scrap.

Zuck has trained with UFC stars Israel Adesanya and Alex Volkanovski to get pointers on how to get better in the cage as well.

Get healthy soon, Zuck!!

Araña cazadora ¡ataca a Sydney Sweeney en cámara!

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Sydney Sweeney tuvo un adelanto de su próximo papel como Spider-Woman cuando una araña real la mordió en el set de otra película y las cámaras capturaron su reacción.

Normalmente, llamaríamos a esto un blooper común y corriente durante el rodaje de "Anyone But You" —que fue filmada en Australia— pero es difícil reírse cuando ves y oyes sus gritos.

Syd lo describió como un "grito del alma" cuando reveló el clip el miércoles por la noche en "The Tonight Show". Ella dice que se suponía que debía actuar como si la araña Huntsman entrenada la hubiera mordido, pero entonces realmente le dio un mordisco en la mano.

Como se puede ver, sus ojos están muy abiertos en pánico y grita a todo pulmón, mientras intenta convencer a los demás —entre ellos su coprotagonista Glen Powell que en realidad está siendo mordida y no es una actuación.

Las arañas Huntsman están muy extendidas en Australia, y aunque sus picaduras son dolorosas, su veneno no daña a los humanos. Los médicos en el set de inmediato revisaron a Sydney y ella estaba bien.

Todo esto sucedió antes de que ella se dedicara a su próximo papel en "Madame Web" de Marvel, por lo que no deja de ser un hecho bastante irónico.

SYDNEY SWEENEY BITTEN BY HUNTSMAN SPIDER On Aussie Set ... 'Thought I'd Die!!'

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Sydney Sweeney got a sneak preview of her upcoming role as Spider-Woman when a real spider bit her on the set of a different movie ... and cameras captured her terrified reaction.

Normally, we'd call this a blooper -- an outtake from the set of her rom-com "Anyone But You," which was filmed in Australia -- but it's hard to laugh when you see, and hear, her scream.

Syd described it as a "soul scream" when she revealed the clip on Wednesday night on 'The Tonight Show.' She says she was supposed to act as if the trained Huntsman spider bit her, but then it truly had a feisty nibble on her hand.

As you can see, her eyes are wide open in panic ... and she shrieks at the top of her lungs while convincing others, including costar Glen Powell, that she's actually being bitten -- and not faking for the scene.

Huntsman spiders are widely lurking around Down Under, and while their bites are painful, their venom doesn't harm humans. Docs on set immediately checked out Sydney and she was fine.

This all happened before she bagged her upcoming role in Marvel's "Madame Web" ... so it's clearly a case of life imitating art.

L.A. Rams Sued By Security Guard ... I GOT A BRAIN BLEED DURING VIOLENT FAN BRAWL AT SOFI

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A 71-year-old security guard is suing the Los Angeles Rams ... claiming the NFL org.'s negligence led to him suffering "catastrophic" injuries during a violent fan brawl at SoFi Stadium last year.

The man -- ID'd in the lawsuit as Robert Leahey -- says the incident happened back on Dec. 8, 2022 during the Rams vs. Raiders "Thursday Night Football" game ... when he was hired by Contemporary Services Corporation to help assist people in large crowds and help "maintain an orderly atmosphere."

At around 6:30 PM inside the Inglewood stadium, however, Leahey says a "large fight broke out" between L.A. and Vegas supporters -- and he jumped in to try to keep the peace.

But, in the lawsuit, Leahey says as other guards arrived on scene -- they pushed him, causing him to fall down a set of concrete stairs.

Leahey claims he hit his head several times while crashing down the stairs -- and when he got up, he alleges someone involved in the fight threw a Modelo beer can that connected with his head ... 'causing him further injury.

Leahey says on Dec. 9, he went to a nearby hospital ... "where he was tested and diagnosed with severe and catastrophic brain injuries, including a subdural hematoma with brain bleeding."

In the suit, Leahey claims since the incident, he's had difficulty with his speech and his vision -- while also suffering from headaches. He claims he's been unable to work as well.

Leahey is suing the Rams for unspecified damages.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High Student Slammed on Head in Video ... School Working with Cops

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A student from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Florida -- where a mass shooting took place a few years ago -- was met with pure brutality by his own peers ... as seen in this shocking video.

Several clips depicting a recent fight among students at MSDHS are making the rounds online, and in all of them ... you can see one kid getting jumped by multiple other teens who are ganging up on him and pummeling him with blows.

Eventually, you see him get picked up by at least a few students ... who then throw him back on the ground, and he lands awkwardly on his neck and head -- instantly going limp.

Of course, a crowd formed around the chaos ... and most of the students cruelly stood by and watched.

But, some did attempt to check on the boy -- who appeared completely unconscious -- and they rolled him over on his back. You can hear someone ask if he's breathing, but others are more entertained by the fact he was KO'd.

The video is rightly sparking outrage in the community, which already went through utter devastation in 2018 when Nikolas Cruz claimed the lives of 17 people.

There's been speculation this might've taken place on school grounds, in one of the parking lots, but the school principal tells TMZ ... that's not the case.

Michelle Kefford says this took place at a nearby park, and did indeed involve students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas. In a note sent to parents, she adds ... "While this park is not a school or district-operated property, the safety of our students is always our priority, and we are working with law enforcement to help identify those involved."

She continues, "Due to the open investigation, I am not able to provide additional details, but I want to assure you this situation is being taken seriously. Please do remind your students to say something if they see something. As always, thank you for your support."

Unclear what condition the injured student is in at this point -- some people online have claimed he actually fractured his skull ... but is apparently conscious now.

Alumno del instituto Marjory Stoneman Douglas es golpeado en la cabeza en brutal video

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Un estudiante de Marjory Stoneman Douglas High en Florida —donde un tiroteo masivo tuvo lugar hace unos años— se encontró con la brutalidad de sus compañeros, como se ve en este impactante video.

Hay varios clips que muestran la pelea entre los estudiantes. Se puede como un número no menor de jóvenes ataca brutalmente a un estudiante.

Al final, lo tiran al suelo y aterriza sobre su cuello y cabeza de manera violenta... queda inconsciente al instante.

Por supuesto, una multitud se formó alrededor y la mayoría se quedó mirando cruelmente.

Algunos intentaron ver cómo estaba el chico, que parecía completamente inconsciente, y lo pusieron boca arriba. Se puede oír a alguien preguntar si respira, pero otros están más entretenidos por el hecho de que estaba derrotado.

El video ha desatado —y con razón— la indignación de la comunidad, que ya pasó por una devastación absoluta en 2018 cuando Nikolas Cruz cobró la vida de 17 personas.

Se ha especulado que esto podría haber tenido lugar en los terrenos de la escuela, en uno de los estacionamientos, pero el director de la escuela le dice a TMZ que ese no es el caso.

Michelle Kefford dice que esto tuvo lugar en un parque cercano, y de hecho involucró a estudiantes de Marjory Stoneman Douglas. En una nota enviada a los padres, ella añade: "Si bien este parque no es una propiedad operada por la escuela o el distrito, la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes es siempre nuestra prioridad, y estamos trabajando con las fuerzas del orden para ayudar a identificar a los involucrados".

Continúa: "Debido a la investigación abierta, no puedo proporcionar detalles adicionales, pero quiero asegurarles que esta situación se está tomando en serio. Por favor, recuerden a sus alumnos que digan algo si ven algo. Como siempre, gracias por vuestro apoyo".

No está claro en qué condición se encuentra el estudiante herido en este punto, algunas personas en línea han afirmado que en realidad se fracturó el cráneo, pero está consciente ahora.

La lucha contra el cáncer de Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell documentada en el reality show de Mama June

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La batalla de Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell contra el cáncer era algo que estaba bien documentado, TMZ ha indagado y se mostrará a los fans en una próxima temporada de la serie de realidad de Mama June.

Fuentes de la familia le dicen a TMZ que Anna era muy abierta sobre sus problemas de salud y quería que se documentara en la nueva temporada de "Mama June: From Not to Hot" para que la gente pudiera entender mejor las luchas por las que pasó.

Ella también quería que los fans sepan todo lo que enfrentó, ya que siempre fue sincera con ellos.

Nos dicen que Anna no tuvo problemas con el equipo de producción filmando su viaje, la tripulación estuvo a su lado apenas unas horas antes de su muerte. Anna estaba en hospicio por un poco más de tres semanas hacia el final y estaba abierta a documentar todo.

Las fuentes dicen que la producción consideró que era mejor no estar allí en el momento final de Anna, y no estarán allí para filmar el funeral. A pesar de que Anna estaba de acuerdo, el equipo quería darle a la familia un poco de privacidad durante el duelo.

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Como informamos, Anna sufría de carcinoma suprarrenal en etapa 4 y murió el sábado, nos dijeron que Anna pidió que sus fans pudieran asistir a su funeral con ataúd abierto, y nuestras fuentes dicen que la familia está honrando que como uno de sus últimos deseos.

También nos han dicho que Anna estaba muy unida a la TikToker Angela Butler, y que quería que ella cantara "Usher Me" de Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers, la misma canción que Angela le cantó a Anna antes de morir.

Jamie Spears aparece sin su pierna derecha tras una amputación

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Jamie Spears ha reaparecido sin su pierna derecha, siete semanas después de que se la amputaran.

El padre de Britney estaba en un almacén en Kentwood cuando se tomaron las fotos. Por cierto, Britney es propietaria del almacén, así que Jamie tiene la oportunidad de utilizarlo para guardar su caravana y otras pertenencias.

Fuentes con conocimiento directo le dicen a TMZ que la pierna de Jamie fue amputada 4 pulgadas por encima de la rodilla.

TMZ publicó la historia, Jamie se sometió a la cirugía después de que una infección se extendiera a tal punto que los médicos no pudieron salvar la extremidad.

Nuestras fuentes dicen que Jamie ha sido equipado con una prótesis de pierna, pero hasta que sea capaz de usarlo está confinado a una silla de ruedas y un andador.

En cuanto a su relación con Britney, horas después de que dimos la noticia de su amputación, Britney publicó una foto de su padre en Instagram, la primera foto que ha publicado de él en mucho tiempo.

Más allá de eso, nuestras fuentes dicen que Britney no se ha acercado a su padre, al menos hasta ahora. Sin embargo nos dicen que ella ha hablado recientemente de echarlo de menos.

La relación de Britney con su madre, Lynne, parece estar más avanzada. Lynne ha vuelto a Los Ángeles por segunda vez este mes para pasar tiempo con su hija.

Anna 'Chickadee' Cardwell Cancer Battle Documented On Mama June's TV Show

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Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's battle with cancer was something that was well-documented, TMZ has learned ... and will be shared with fans in an upcoming season of Mama June's reality series.

Family sources tell TMZ ... Anna was very open about her health issues, and wanted it to be included on "Mama June: From Not to Hot" so people could better understand the struggles she went through, and those of cancer patients, in general.

She also wanted fans to know everything she faced, since she was always candid with them.

We're told Anna had no problems with the production team filming her journey, and the crew was by her side just hours before she passed away -- Anna was in hospice for a little over 3 weeks toward the end, and she was open to documenting everything.

Sources say production felt it was best to not be there when she passed, and they won't be there to record the funeral, either ... despite Anna being alright with it, the crew wanted to give the family some privacy while they mourn.

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ANNOUNCING CHICKADEE'S PASSING

As we reported, Anna was suffering from stage 4 adrenal carcinoma and died on Saturday -- we were told Anna requested that her fans be able to attend her open-casket funeral, and our sources say the family's honoring that as one of her last wishes.

We're also told Anna was close with TikToker Angela Butler, and she wanted her to sing "Usher Me" by Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers ... the same song Angela sang to Anna before she passed.

Jamie Spears Surfaces Without Right Leg Post-Amputation

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Jamie Spears has resurfaced without his right leg, 7 weeks after it was amputated.

Britney's dad was at a warehouse in Kentwood, getting out of his car, when the photos were shot. BTW, Britney owns the warehouse, but Jamie has what amounts to a lifetime lease where he has the right to use it to store his RV and other property.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jamie's leg was amputated 4 inches above his knee.

TMZ broke the story, Jamie underwent the surgery after an infection spread to a point where doctors could not save the limb.

Our sources say Jamie has been fitted with a prosthetic leg, but until he's able to use it he'll get around with the help of a wheelchair and a walker.

As for his relationship with Britney, as we reported, hours after we broke the story about his amputation, Britney posted a photo of her dad on Instagram ... the first photo she's posted of him in ages.

Beyond that, our sources say Britney has not reached out to her dad, at least so far. We are told, however, she has recently talked about missing him.

Britney's relationship with her mom, Lynne, seems to be further along. Lynne has come back to L.A. for the second time this month to spend time with her daughter.

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Shannen Doherty Su ex niega el romance, dice que estaban separados ... Ella dice que es mentira

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Shannen Doherty y su marido separado tienen un recuerdo muy distinto sobre cómo terminaron. La versión de él niega las acusaciones de infidelidad que ella ha alegado en su podcast, pero Shannen asegura que esa es "la verdad".

Esta es la cuestión, Shannen fue noticia la semana pasada cuando dijo en su podcast 'Let's Be Clear' que se había sometido a una cirugía para extirpar un tumor cerebral después de enterarse de que Kurt Iswarienko "había estado teniendo un romance durante dos años" y que su matrimonio de 11 años estaba "esencialmente destruido".

Fuentes cercanas a Kurt están cuestionando la narrativa de Shannen, diciéndole a TMZ que Kurt y Shannen en realidad habían estado viviendo vidas separadas al menos dos años antes de su cirugía en enero de 2023, y que él había sido franco con ella sobre empezar una nueva relación más mientras estaban viviendo en diferentes estados.

En su podcast, Shannen dice: "Entré a esa cirugía temprano en la mañana y lo hice después de enterarme de que mi matrimonio estaba básicamente acabado... me sentí tan traicionada".

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Sin embargo, nuestras fuentes dicen que Kurt le dijo a Shannen de su nueva relación justo después del Año Nuevo de 2023. Nos dicen que Shannen se cayó unos días después de que Kurt le dijera acerca de la otra mujer, y fue entonces cuando fue enviada a realizarse una resonancia magnética y los médicos descubrieron su tumor cerebral.

Shannen niega totalmente esa versión de los hechos. El martes por la noche, en su Instagram, la calificó de "mentira absoluta" y acusó a las personas relacionadas con Kurt de tratar de eludir la verdad.

Nuestras fuentes dicen que Kurt estaba viviendo en Texas en ese momento y Shannen en California cuando le descubrieron el tumor cerebral. Él voló de regreso y fue a las citas con los médicos con ella, solo para que ella le dijera la mañana de la cirugía que no lo quería allí.

Nuestras fuentes dicen que Shannen haciendo parecer que Kurt había estado husmeando a sus espaldas no es exacto, pero obviamente, el momento fue bastante duro.

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TMZ publicó la historia, Shannen pidió el divorcio en abril, cuando su representante, Leslie Sloane, nos dijo: "El divorcio es la última cosa que Shannen quería. Desafortunadamente, sintió que no le quedaba otra opción. Puedes contactar a la agente de Kurt, Collier Grimm en PICTUREKID, ya que está íntimamente involucrada".

Shannen y Kurt se casaron en 2011 y ella fue diagnosticada con cáncer en 2015. Nuestras fuentes dicen que él estuvo con ella durante todo el proceso de diagnósticos, tratamientos y visitas al médico.

Nos dicen que los tratamientos de Shannen funcionaron al principio, pero el cáncer regresó y a finales de 2020 su matrimonio no estaba funcionando. La pandemia de COVID jugó un papel importante en el deterioro de la relación.

Nuestras fuentes dicen que Kurt todavía quería ser parte de su vida y estuvo alquilando casas en su área entre enero y julio de 2021 mientras intentaban resolver las cosas, pero cuando no pudieron, se mudó a Austin y finalmente conoció a la otra mujer.

Una vez más, Shannen dice que "la verdad importa" y planea compartir más en lo que respecta a Kurt y su supuesta aventura.

Shannen Doherty Her Ex Denies Affair, Claims They Were Separated ... She Says That's a 'Lie'

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Shannen Doherty and her estranged husband have a much different memory of how and when they split up -- his version flies in the face of the infidelity she alleged on her podcast, but Shannen is doubling down on "the truth."

Here's the deal ... Shannen made headlines last week when she went on her new 'Let's Be Clear' podcast and claimed she had surgery to remove a brain tumor right after learning Kurt Iswarienko "had been carrying on an affair for two years," and their 11-year marriage was "essentially over."

Sources close to Kurt are disputing Shannen's narrative, telling TMZ ... Kurt and Shannen had actually been living separate lives for 2 years before her January 2023 surgery, and he had been upfront about starting a new relationship with someone else while they were living in different states.

On her podcast, Shannen said ... "I went into that surgery early in the morning and I went in after I found out that my marriage was essentially over ... I felt so betrayed.”

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However, our sources say Kurt told Shannen of his new relationship just after New Year's of 2023. We're told Shannen fell a few days after Kurt told her about the other woman, and that's when she was sent for an MRI, doctors discovered her brain tumor and then she had the surgery.

Shannen's fully shooting down that version of events -- Tuesday night, on her Instagram, she called it "an absolute lie" and accused people connected to Kurt of trying to skirt the truth.

The sources close to Kurt say he'd been living in Texas, and Shannen was in California, when doctors found the tumor. but he flew back and went with her to doctor appointments ... only for her to tell him the morning of the surgery she didn't want him there.

Our sources say Shannen making it seem like Kurt had been sneaking around her back isn't accurate, but obviously, the timing was pretty rough.

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TMZ broke the story ... Shannen filed for divorce in April, when her rep, Leslie Sloane, told us, "Divorce is the last thing Shannen wanted. Unfortunately, she felt she was left with no other option. You can contact Kurt's agent, Collier Grimm at PICTUREKID as she is intimately involved."

BTW ... the new woman Kurt revealed to Shannen was indeed Collier, and we're told they're still together.

Shannen and Kurt tied the knot way back in 2011, and she was diagnosed with cancer in 2015 ... with our sources telling us he was there for her throughout all of her early diagnosis, treatments and doctor visits.

We're told Shannen's treatments worked at first, but the cancer came back and by late 2020 their marriage was not working ... with the COVID pandemic playing a role.

Our sources say Kurt still wanted to be part of her life, and was renting homes in her area from January 2021 to July 2021 while they tried to figure things out -- but when they couldn't, he moved to Austin, and ultimately met Collier.

Again, Shannen says "truth matters," and she plans to deliver more of it regarding Kurt and his alleged affair.

Turkish Soccer Club President Socks Ref At Game ... Arrested

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The president of a high-level Turkish soccer club was arrested on Tuesday ... after he socked a referee right in the face following a match on Monday.

Faruk Koca, who was elected as Ankaragucu soccer club's prez in 2021, was seen on video attacking the official after his squad's Super Lig home game against Rizespor at Eryaman Stadium.

Cameras showed that right after the final whistle sounded on the 1-1 draw, Koca sprinted onto the field and threw a massive punch that landed flush with Halil Umut Meler's left eye.

Meler immediately fell to the ground in pain -- and while he was down on the turf, video shows he was then kicked in the head multiple times as well. He eventually got up -- and after he was seen with a black eye, he was taken to the hospital where he was diagnosed with a facial fracture.

On Tuesday morning, Koca was arrested over the incident ... with Turkish official Yilmaz Tunc accusing the soccer prez of "injuring and threatening a public servant due to his public duty."

The other individuals who allegedly kicked the ref were also arrested, Tunc announced.

In a statement released later Tuesday, Koca apologized for his actions ... while revealing he will now resign from his position.

"As someone who has always taken constructive initiatives in this direction since the day I became the MKE Ankaragücü Presidency, I feel great embarrassment for having caused the creation of an exactly opposite environment," Koca said.

"I would like to announce to the public that I have resigned from the MKE Ankaragücü Presidency in order to prevent any further harm to the Ankaragücü club, Ankaragücü fans, the community I am in and my family."

Koca added, "I hope that this incident, which I, more than anyone else, cannot accept, will be a reason for our sports life, especially our football community, to be purified from mistakes, shortcomings and the culture of violence."

The Turkish Football Federation, meanwhile, has suspended all of its games indefinitely in wake of the incident.

Shark Attack Man Films Bloody Aftermath ... Bite Cost Him His Leg

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An Italian man recently got chewed up by a shark in Australia, and while you'd expect him to be freaking out and trying to get to shore ... he was also preoccupied with filming the whole ordeal.

The guy's name is Matteo Mariotti, and he's a 20-year-old student from the city of Parma -- however, last week ... he found himself snorkeling off the coast of 1770 Beach on the eastern shore of the land down under.

While he was in the water, Mariotti was recording with a selfie stick of some sort -- which captured the moments right after the shark bit his leg. It's pretty shocking, considering you can see blood start to flow all around him.

Mariotti was eventually able to swim close enough to land for a pal to yank him in and attempt to help. Soon, though, he was transferred to a hospital -- but it was too late to save his leg. It was reportedly amputated from the knee down, but Matteo still sounds grateful.

He writes, "I played this video a few moments after the last bite, I wanted to say goodbye, I never thought I'd survive that monster. Lost so much blood and my leg, I don't know if they're going to cut it all off or if it's going to be left in half but it doesn't matter now."

MM adds, "You are my heroes, you give me strength to carry on with your texts and calls, my only dream is to see you again." Matteo shouted out his friend for saving his life, and apologized for not being able to respond to everyone right away.

Remember, this is the 2nd major shark attack in just a week ... another in Mexico claimed a woman's life moments after she was able to save her young daughter from the shark. Be careful out there, folks.