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Turkey's Merih Demiral Faces UEFA Ban for Nationalist Goal Celebration

Jul 3, 2024 1 min read

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Turkish footballer Merih Demiral is under investigation by UEFA for a controversial goal celebration during Turkey's 2-1 victory over Austria in a Euro 2024 match. Demiral is accused of making a 'wolf salute,' a gesture associated with the far-right extremist group Grey Wolves, which is linked to Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party. This gesture is banned in several countries, including Germany, France, and Austria, where it is punishable by fines.

The Turkish government has criticized the bans, arguing that equating the salute with symbols of terrorist organizations like the PKK is unjust. UEFA's Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector is examining the case, which has drawn condemnation from German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, who labeled the gesture as promoting racism. The outcome of the investigation could potentially lead to sanctions for Demiral, affecting his participation in future matches, including the upcoming quarter-final against the Netherlands.

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