Turkish defender Merih Demiral has been handed a two-match ban by Uefa for making an ultra-nationalist salute during his country's Euro 2024 victory over Austria. The 26-year-old, who scored both of Turkey's goals in their 2-1 win against Austria, celebrated his second goal with a 'wolf salute', a gesture associated with the far-right extremist group... Continue Reading →
𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | UEFA have launched an investigation on Merih Demiral regarding his goal celebration vs Austria
Following his second goal, Demiral celebrated with a 'wolf salute', a gesture associated with the far-right extremist group Grey Wolves, which has connections to Turkey's ruling coalition party, the National Movement Party. Notably, this salute is banned in countries such as Austria and France. Demiral indicated that the salute was planned in advance in case... Continue Reading →
Turkey beat Austria to advance to the Euro 2024 Quarter-Finals for the first time since 2008
During the Euro 2024 clash between Turkey and Austria, Merih Demiral's exceptional display made history as he scored the fastest goal ever recorded in the European Championship knockout stages, just 57 seconds into the game. This incredible feat set the stage for a captivating match, ultimately resulting in a 2-1 victory for Turkey and propelling... Continue Reading →
