Turkey UEFA opens investigation against Merih Demiral

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3.7.2024 - 12:45

Merih Demiral provoked after the 2-0 goal celebration
Merih Demiral provoked after the 2-0 goal celebration
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UEFA has opened an investigation into Turkey's Merih Demiral, who scored both goals in the 2-1 win over Austria in the round of 16.

3.7.2024 - 12:45

Demiral celebrated his second goal with the so-called "wolf salute", the hand signal of the "Grey Wolves", who are considered nationalist and fascist.

In Turkey, supporters of the right-wing extremist "Ülkücü movement" are referred to as "Gray Wolves". The wolf salute is banned in Austria.

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