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The German inside minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s win in opposition to Austria on the European Championship on Tuesday.
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 spherical of 16 victory and celebrated by making a gesture often called the “wolf salute,” which is related to the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Gray Wolves.”
“The symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists don’t have any place in our stadiums,” stated German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser in a submit on X, previously often called Twitter, on Wednesday, including that the group is beneath surveillance in Germany.
“Utilizing the European Soccer Championship as a platform for racism is totally unacceptable. We count on UEFA to analyze the case and take into account sanctions.”
Following the win, Demiral posted an image of himself making the gesture on X.
“Pleased is one who calls themselves a Turk,” the defender captioned the submit.
“I had a sure particular celebration in thoughts. That’s what I did. It has to do with the Turkish identification as a result of I’m very proud to be a Turk. And I felt that to the fullest after the second aim, so I ended up doing that gesture,” Demiral informed reporters after the sport. “I’m very blissful that I did that.”
UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, introduced in an announcement on Wednesday that it’s investigating Demiral’s “alleged inappropriate conduct.”
“In relation to the 2024 UEFA European Championship Spherical of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye performed on 2 July 2024 in Leipzig, Germany, an investigation has been opened in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Laws in relation to the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Turkish Soccer Federation participant, Merih Demiral,” UEFA stated in its assertion.
CNN has reached out to the Turkish Soccer Federation for remark.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Turkish Overseas Ministry stated that it’s “unacceptable” for UEFA to open a disciplinary investigation in opposition to Demiral.
“Whereas the ‘gray wolf’ signal will not be a banned image in Germany, the reactions proven to Mr. Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia,” it stated. “We condemn the politically motivated reactions to using a historic and cultural image in a means that doesn’t goal anybody through the celebration of pleasure at a sports activities occasion.”
Later Wednesday, Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador following German Inside Minister Faeser’s condemnation of the celebration.
Turkey’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Saturday.
CNN
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The German inside minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s win in opposition to Austria on the European Championship on Tuesday.
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 spherical of 16 victory and celebrated by making a gesture often called the “wolf salute,” which is related to the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Gray Wolves.”
“The symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists don’t have any place in our stadiums,” stated German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser in a submit on X, previously often called Twitter, on Wednesday, including that the group is beneath surveillance in Germany.
“Utilizing the European Soccer Championship as a platform for racism is totally unacceptable. We count on UEFA to analyze the case and take into account sanctions.”
Following the win, Demiral posted an image of himself making the gesture on X.
“Pleased is one who calls themselves a Turk,” the defender captioned the submit.
“I had a sure particular celebration in thoughts. That’s what I did. It has to do with the Turkish identification as a result of I’m very proud to be a Turk. And I felt that to the fullest after the second aim, so I ended up doing that gesture,” Demiral informed reporters after the sport. “I’m very blissful that I did that.”
UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, introduced in an announcement on Wednesday that it’s investigating Demiral’s “alleged inappropriate conduct.”
“In relation to the 2024 UEFA European Championship Spherical of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye performed on 2 July 2024 in Leipzig, Germany, an investigation has been opened in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Laws in relation to the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Turkish Soccer Federation participant, Merih Demiral,” UEFA stated in its assertion.
CNN has reached out to the Turkish Soccer Federation for remark.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Turkish Overseas Ministry stated that it’s “unacceptable” for UEFA to open a disciplinary investigation in opposition to Demiral.
“Whereas the ‘gray wolf’ signal will not be a banned image in Germany, the reactions proven to Mr. Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia,” it stated. “We condemn the politically motivated reactions to using a historic and cultural image in a means that doesn’t goal anybody through the celebration of pleasure at a sports activities occasion.”
Later Wednesday, Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador following German Inside Minister Faeser’s condemnation of the celebration.
Turkey’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Saturday.
CNN
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The German inside minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s win in opposition to Austria on the European Championship on Tuesday.
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 spherical of 16 victory and celebrated by making a gesture often called the “wolf salute,” which is related to the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Gray Wolves.”
“The symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists don’t have any place in our stadiums,” stated German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser in a submit on X, previously often called Twitter, on Wednesday, including that the group is beneath surveillance in Germany.
“Utilizing the European Soccer Championship as a platform for racism is totally unacceptable. We count on UEFA to analyze the case and take into account sanctions.”
Following the win, Demiral posted an image of himself making the gesture on X.
“Pleased is one who calls themselves a Turk,” the defender captioned the submit.
“I had a sure particular celebration in thoughts. That’s what I did. It has to do with the Turkish identification as a result of I’m very proud to be a Turk. And I felt that to the fullest after the second aim, so I ended up doing that gesture,” Demiral informed reporters after the sport. “I’m very blissful that I did that.”
UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, introduced in an announcement on Wednesday that it’s investigating Demiral’s “alleged inappropriate conduct.”
“In relation to the 2024 UEFA European Championship Spherical of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye performed on 2 July 2024 in Leipzig, Germany, an investigation has been opened in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Laws in relation to the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Turkish Soccer Federation participant, Merih Demiral,” UEFA stated in its assertion.
CNN has reached out to the Turkish Soccer Federation for remark.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Turkish Overseas Ministry stated that it’s “unacceptable” for UEFA to open a disciplinary investigation in opposition to Demiral.
“Whereas the ‘gray wolf’ signal will not be a banned image in Germany, the reactions proven to Mr. Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia,” it stated. “We condemn the politically motivated reactions to using a historic and cultural image in a means that doesn’t goal anybody through the celebration of pleasure at a sports activities occasion.”
Later Wednesday, Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador following German Inside Minister Faeser’s condemnation of the celebration.
Turkey’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Saturday.
CNN
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The German inside minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s win in opposition to Austria on the European Championship on Tuesday.
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 spherical of 16 victory and celebrated by making a gesture often called the “wolf salute,” which is related to the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Gray Wolves.”
“The symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists don’t have any place in our stadiums,” stated German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser in a submit on X, previously often called Twitter, on Wednesday, including that the group is beneath surveillance in Germany.
“Utilizing the European Soccer Championship as a platform for racism is totally unacceptable. We count on UEFA to analyze the case and take into account sanctions.”
Following the win, Demiral posted an image of himself making the gesture on X.
“Pleased is one who calls themselves a Turk,” the defender captioned the submit.
“I had a sure particular celebration in thoughts. That’s what I did. It has to do with the Turkish identification as a result of I’m very proud to be a Turk. And I felt that to the fullest after the second aim, so I ended up doing that gesture,” Demiral informed reporters after the sport. “I’m very blissful that I did that.”
UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, introduced in an announcement on Wednesday that it’s investigating Demiral’s “alleged inappropriate conduct.”
“In relation to the 2024 UEFA European Championship Spherical of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye performed on 2 July 2024 in Leipzig, Germany, an investigation has been opened in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Laws in relation to the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Turkish Soccer Federation participant, Merih Demiral,” UEFA stated in its assertion.
CNN has reached out to the Turkish Soccer Federation for remark.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Turkish Overseas Ministry stated that it’s “unacceptable” for UEFA to open a disciplinary investigation in opposition to Demiral.
“Whereas the ‘gray wolf’ signal will not be a banned image in Germany, the reactions proven to Mr. Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia,” it stated. “We condemn the politically motivated reactions to using a historic and cultural image in a means that doesn’t goal anybody through the celebration of pleasure at a sports activities occasion.”
Later Wednesday, Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador following German Inside Minister Faeser’s condemnation of the celebration.
Turkey’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Saturday.
CNN
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The German inside minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s win in opposition to Austria on the European Championship on Tuesday.
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 spherical of 16 victory and celebrated by making a gesture often called the “wolf salute,” which is related to the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Gray Wolves.”
“The symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists don’t have any place in our stadiums,” stated German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser in a submit on X, previously often called Twitter, on Wednesday, including that the group is beneath surveillance in Germany.
“Utilizing the European Soccer Championship as a platform for racism is totally unacceptable. We count on UEFA to analyze the case and take into account sanctions.”
Following the win, Demiral posted an image of himself making the gesture on X.
“Pleased is one who calls themselves a Turk,” the defender captioned the submit.
“I had a sure particular celebration in thoughts. That’s what I did. It has to do with the Turkish identification as a result of I’m very proud to be a Turk. And I felt that to the fullest after the second aim, so I ended up doing that gesture,” Demiral informed reporters after the sport. “I’m very blissful that I did that.”
UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, introduced in an announcement on Wednesday that it’s investigating Demiral’s “alleged inappropriate conduct.”
“In relation to the 2024 UEFA European Championship Spherical of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye performed on 2 July 2024 in Leipzig, Germany, an investigation has been opened in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Laws in relation to the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Turkish Soccer Federation participant, Merih Demiral,” UEFA stated in its assertion.
CNN has reached out to the Turkish Soccer Federation for remark.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Turkish Overseas Ministry stated that it’s “unacceptable” for UEFA to open a disciplinary investigation in opposition to Demiral.
“Whereas the ‘gray wolf’ signal will not be a banned image in Germany, the reactions proven to Mr. Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia,” it stated. “We condemn the politically motivated reactions to using a historic and cultural image in a means that doesn’t goal anybody through the celebration of pleasure at a sports activities occasion.”
Later Wednesday, Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador following German Inside Minister Faeser’s condemnation of the celebration.
Turkey’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Saturday.
CNN
—
The German inside minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s win in opposition to Austria on the European Championship on Tuesday.
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 spherical of 16 victory and celebrated by making a gesture often called the “wolf salute,” which is related to the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Gray Wolves.”
“The symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists don’t have any place in our stadiums,” stated German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser in a submit on X, previously often called Twitter, on Wednesday, including that the group is beneath surveillance in Germany.
“Utilizing the European Soccer Championship as a platform for racism is totally unacceptable. We count on UEFA to analyze the case and take into account sanctions.”
Following the win, Demiral posted an image of himself making the gesture on X.
“Pleased is one who calls themselves a Turk,” the defender captioned the submit.
“I had a sure particular celebration in thoughts. That’s what I did. It has to do with the Turkish identification as a result of I’m very proud to be a Turk. And I felt that to the fullest after the second aim, so I ended up doing that gesture,” Demiral informed reporters after the sport. “I’m very blissful that I did that.”
UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, introduced in an announcement on Wednesday that it’s investigating Demiral’s “alleged inappropriate conduct.”
“In relation to the 2024 UEFA European Championship Spherical of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye performed on 2 July 2024 in Leipzig, Germany, an investigation has been opened in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Laws in relation to the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Turkish Soccer Federation participant, Merih Demiral,” UEFA stated in its assertion.
CNN has reached out to the Turkish Soccer Federation for remark.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Turkish Overseas Ministry stated that it’s “unacceptable” for UEFA to open a disciplinary investigation in opposition to Demiral.
“Whereas the ‘gray wolf’ signal will not be a banned image in Germany, the reactions proven to Mr. Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia,” it stated. “We condemn the politically motivated reactions to using a historic and cultural image in a means that doesn’t goal anybody through the celebration of pleasure at a sports activities occasion.”
Later Wednesday, Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador following German Inside Minister Faeser’s condemnation of the celebration.
Turkey’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Saturday.
CNN
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The German inside minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s win in opposition to Austria on the European Championship on Tuesday.
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 spherical of 16 victory and celebrated by making a gesture often called the “wolf salute,” which is related to the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Gray Wolves.”
“The symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists don’t have any place in our stadiums,” stated German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser in a submit on X, previously often called Twitter, on Wednesday, including that the group is beneath surveillance in Germany.
“Utilizing the European Soccer Championship as a platform for racism is totally unacceptable. We count on UEFA to analyze the case and take into account sanctions.”
Following the win, Demiral posted an image of himself making the gesture on X.
“Pleased is one who calls themselves a Turk,” the defender captioned the submit.
“I had a sure particular celebration in thoughts. That’s what I did. It has to do with the Turkish identification as a result of I’m very proud to be a Turk. And I felt that to the fullest after the second aim, so I ended up doing that gesture,” Demiral informed reporters after the sport. “I’m very blissful that I did that.”
UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, introduced in an announcement on Wednesday that it’s investigating Demiral’s “alleged inappropriate conduct.”
“In relation to the 2024 UEFA European Championship Spherical of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye performed on 2 July 2024 in Leipzig, Germany, an investigation has been opened in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Laws in relation to the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Turkish Soccer Federation participant, Merih Demiral,” UEFA stated in its assertion.
CNN has reached out to the Turkish Soccer Federation for remark.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Turkish Overseas Ministry stated that it’s “unacceptable” for UEFA to open a disciplinary investigation in opposition to Demiral.
“Whereas the ‘gray wolf’ signal will not be a banned image in Germany, the reactions proven to Mr. Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia,” it stated. “We condemn the politically motivated reactions to using a historic and cultural image in a means that doesn’t goal anybody through the celebration of pleasure at a sports activities occasion.”
Later Wednesday, Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador following German Inside Minister Faeser’s condemnation of the celebration.
Turkey’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Saturday.
CNN
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The German inside minister has condemned the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s win in opposition to Austria on the European Championship on Tuesday.
Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 spherical of 16 victory and celebrated by making a gesture often called the “wolf salute,” which is related to the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Gray Wolves.”
“The symbols of Turkish right-wing extremists don’t have any place in our stadiums,” stated German Inside Minister Nancy Faeser in a submit on X, previously often called Twitter, on Wednesday, including that the group is beneath surveillance in Germany.
“Utilizing the European Soccer Championship as a platform for racism is totally unacceptable. We count on UEFA to analyze the case and take into account sanctions.”
Following the win, Demiral posted an image of himself making the gesture on X.
“Pleased is one who calls themselves a Turk,” the defender captioned the submit.
“I had a sure particular celebration in thoughts. That’s what I did. It has to do with the Turkish identification as a result of I’m very proud to be a Turk. And I felt that to the fullest after the second aim, so I ended up doing that gesture,” Demiral informed reporters after the sport. “I’m very blissful that I did that.”
UEFA, the governing physique of European soccer, introduced in an announcement on Wednesday that it’s investigating Demiral’s “alleged inappropriate conduct.”
“In relation to the 2024 UEFA European Championship Spherical of 16 match between Austria and Türkiye performed on 2 July 2024 in Leipzig, Germany, an investigation has been opened in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Laws in relation to the alleged inappropriate conduct of the Turkish Soccer Federation participant, Merih Demiral,” UEFA stated in its assertion.
CNN has reached out to the Turkish Soccer Federation for remark.
In an announcement on Wednesday, the Turkish Overseas Ministry stated that it’s “unacceptable” for UEFA to open a disciplinary investigation in opposition to Demiral.
“Whereas the ‘gray wolf’ signal will not be a banned image in Germany, the reactions proven to Mr. Demiral by the German authorities are itself xenophobia,” it stated. “We condemn the politically motivated reactions to using a historic and cultural image in a means that doesn’t goal anybody through the celebration of pleasure at a sports activities occasion.”
Later Wednesday, Turkey summoned Germany’s ambassador following German Inside Minister Faeser’s condemnation of the celebration.
Turkey’s subsequent recreation is in opposition to the Netherlands within the quarterfinals of Euro 2024 in Berlin on Saturday.