“While the ‘grey wolf’ sign is not a banned symbol in Germany, the reactions shown to Mr Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia. “We condemn the politically motivated ...

Defender Merih Demiral was the key men on the night for ... The Al-Ahli centre-back celebrated his second goal with a "wolf salute", a gesture which is associated with a far-right extremist ...

The build-up to today’s game has been rather overshadowed by a growing diplomatic row over a controversial, apparent hand gesture made by Merih Demiral ... by making the “wolf salute ...

BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - Turkey defender Merih Demiral is to be banned for two ... and celebrated by making a "wolf" gesture with his fingers. Sign up here. The gesture is linked to the "Grey ...

A spiraling diplomatic row erupted after Turkish defender Merih Demiral made an alleged ultra-nationalist gesture – also known as a ‘wolf salute,’ which is associated with the Turkish right ...

But it’s difficult to think it’s a coincidence Erdogan will be in attendance given Merih Demiral, the hero of ... a two-game suspension for the ‘wolf’ hand gesture he not only made in ...

Demiral, who scored twice in the win over Austria, was hit with an immediate two-match ban after UEFA found that he had crossed the line with his post-match ‘wolf salute’ in Leipzig.

IMAGE: Merih Demiral celebrates scoring Turkey's second goal with a 'wolf' salute during the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match against Austria, at Leipzig Stadium, Germany, on July 2, 2024. Photograph ...