Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been handed a two-match ban for his gesture during the win over Austria – ruling him out of the quarter-finals and semi-finals at Euro 2024.
Demiral was his country’s hero as he scored twice to secure Turkey’s 2-1 win over Austria in their last 16 clash on Tuesday.
It set up a quarter-final tie against the Netherlands on Saturday which he will now miss. The 26-year-old will also miss the semi-final should Turkey reach that stage – where England or Switzerland will be waiting.
The gesture in question is associated with the Grey Wolves, a far-right extremist group closely linked to Turkey’s ruling party, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
The Grey Wolves salute is banned in Austria and is punishable by a fine of up to €4,000 (£3,390).
More to follow
MORE : Jude Bellingham learns fate for England’s Euro 2024 clash with Switzerland after UEFA probe into lewd gesture
MORE : Bernardo Silva hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo criticism ahead of Portugal’s Euro 2024 clash with France
MORE : Teddy Sheringham sends message to Gareth Southgate over Bukayo Saka’s position for England
