Turkish supporters heading to the European Championship quarterfinal match against the Netherlands have been displaying a nationalistic hand gesture that has caused controversy. Berlin police intervened, noting that the widespread showing of the gesture turned the march into a political demonstration, which is not permissible during a football event. Despite the gesture not being banned
Merih Demiral
Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been suspended for two games by UEFA following his celebration during a Euro 2024 match against Austria. The hand sign displayed by Demiral was associated with an ultranationalist group, leading to an investigation by UEFA and subsequent ban. This decision highlights the importance of upholding the principles of fair play