Merih Demiral

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The Controversy Surrounding Merih Demiral's 'Wolf Celebration' Under UEFA Investigation

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UEFA investigates Merih Demiral for his 'wolf salute' celebration that could lead to a ban in the quarter-finals. What's behind the controversial gesture? Find out more!

Turkey's Merih Demiral is in hot water after his goal celebration in the match against Austria led UEFA to open an investigation. The defender's 'wolf salute' gesture has sparked controversy and could see him facing a ban in the upcoming quarter-final match against the Netherlands. Demiral, who scored twice in the Round of 16 victory, is now under scrutiny for his alleged 'fascist' goal celebration, reminiscent of the ultra-nationalist Grey Wolves group in Turkey. This incident adds more drama to Euro 2024, with UEFA closely monitoring the situation.

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Turkey's Merih Demiral facing ban over 'wolf' celebration in win over ... (The Guardian)

Merih Demiral, Turkey's goalscorer from their last-16 win over Austria, could face a ban after Uefa opened an investigation into a gesture with apparent ...

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Merih Demiral: Turkey match-winner facing ban for 'fascist' goal ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Uefa investigation into Demiral's 'wolf salute' could lead to defender missing Saturday's quarter-final tie against the Netherlands.

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Turkey match-winner Merih Demiral investigated by Uefa for alleged ... (The Independent)

Centre-back Demiral scored twice in Turkey's win over Austria in the Round of 16.

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UEFA investigates Turkey player Merih Demiral for celebrating a ... (The Associated Press)

UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey soccer player Merih Demiral's “alleged inappropriate behavior” after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by ...

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Merih Demiral celebration: Why Turkey star's 'inappropriate ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Turkey defender's celebration after scoring twice against Austria is just the latest Euro 2024 incident to be investigated in a tournament which has ...

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UEFA investigates Turkey's Merih Demiral for ultra-nationalist salute ... (Euronews)

After scoring his second goal against Austria, Demiral made a hand signal commonly used by Turkey's extremist Grey Wolves group.

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Merih Demiral 'Grey Wolf fascist' salute sparks UEFA probe as ... (Scottish Daily Record)

The defender netted a brace to send Turkey into a Euro 2024 quarter final clash against the Netherlands.

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Euro 2024: Turkey hero Merih Demiral investigated by UEFA over ... (Sky News)

Merih Demiral opened the scoring with the second-fastest goal in the history of the championships - but officials are now looking into the celebration which ...

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