UEFA investigates Turkey defender Demiral for far-right gesture during Euro 2024 clash
Merih Demiral of Turkey celebrates after he scores his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Austria and Turkiye at Football Stadium Leipzig on July 02, 2024, in Leipzig, Germany.
The tournament organiser said in a statement it was investigating the player for"inappropriate behaviour" during Tuesday's knockout game in Leipzig. The gesture, which Demiral made to the crowd after scoring his second goal of the game, is associated with Turkish ultra-nationalist group Grey Wolves.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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