UEFA Suspends Turkey's Merih Demiral for Two Matches Over 'Wolf Salute', Will Miss Netherlands Game

Jul 5, 2024, 10:46 AM

UEFA has officially suspended Turkey's Merih Demiral for two matches following his 'Wolf Salute' celebration against Austria. The suspension means Demiral will miss Turkey's upcoming quarter-final match against the Netherlands and a potential semi-final if Turkey advances. UEFA cited violations of the basic rules of decent conduct, using sports events for manifestations of a non-sporting nature, and bringing the sport of football into disrepute as reasons for the ban. The Turkish Football Federation has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The report was initially published by BILD.