The German interior minister has criticized the celebrations of Turkish defender Merih Demiral following Turkey’s victory against Austria at the European Championship. Demiral scored twice in Turkey’s 2-1 win and celebrated by making a gesture known as the “wolf salute,” associated with the Turkish right-wing extremist group “Grey Wolves.”
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser expressed that such symbols have no place in stadiums and emphasized that the group is under surveillance in Germany. She called out the use of the European Football Championship as a platform for racism, urging UEFA to investigate and consider sanctions.
