Turkey’s Demiral banned after controversial Euros salute

Turkey’s defender Merih Demiral has been banned for two Euro 2024 matches by UEFA for making an alleged ultra-nationalist salute during goal celebrations against Austria. The gesture is associated with the Turkish right-wing extremist group Grey Wolves. Demiral will miss the quarter-final against the Netherlands and a potential semi-final. Turkey’s sports minister condemned the ban as unfair and politically motivated. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions between Turkey and Germany. AFP