UEFA sanctions Merih Demiral for gesture celebrating his second goal against Austria

ANDTurkish Defense Merih Demiral suspended by UEFA for next two matches championship, BILD reports. The center made “Grey Wolf” symbol in honor of his second goal in the 1/8 finals against Austria.

This gesture corresponds to “Los Lobos Grises”. an extreme right-wing movement from the Ottoman Empire. Political messages are prohibited during the European Cup not only in the stands, but also on the pitch. He will miss the quarter-final against the Netherlands. and a possible semi-final in case of victory.

The Turk made a gesture with both hands that resembled a wolf’s head: a very representative sign of the Ulkuju movementalso known as the Grey Wolves. It is a Turkish terrorist, ultra-nationalist, neo-fascist and Islamist organization.and according to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, has more than 12,000 members in Germany. Gray wolf means “lineage and power”The wolf has a special significance for Turkish right-wing extremists and is often depicted symbolically. The display of the “wolf salute” can be interpreted as commitment to the ideology of “Ulkudzhu”.

I am very proud to be Turkish.

Merih Demiral

The player appeared before the media after the game and stated that he had “a very strong feeling for my country“and it feels like it “I am extremely proud to be Turkish”He also uploaded the photo on his social media along with a message. “How happy is he who claims to be a Turk!”

This decision is in line with previous UEFA developments, in the match of the first day of the group stage, the Albanian player Arlind Daku suspended for two games for singing nationalist chants at the end of the game.

Anger in Turkey over different criteria

Jude Bellingham also received UEFA sanction. The Real Madrid player made an obscene gesture by grabbing his crotch after celebrating a goal that tied the game against Slovenia. But he will not miss a single game due to his suspension. He will have to pay a fine of 20,000 euros.

After the game, the Englishman explained this to the media: “It’s a gesture inside joke for friends close friends who were present at the game. “I have nothing but respect for Slovakia and the way they play.”

You will be able to play the match quarter final against Switzerland without problems, in which the choice is guided discussed Southgatewill have a chance to return to the semi-finals for the second time in a row at the Euros. Despite their poor performance, they are favourites to reach the final on their side of the draw.