A major Turkey player has been banned by UEFA for two games at Euro 2024
Turkey may miss a crucial player for their Euro 2024 quarter-final match against the Netherlands on Saturday after UEFA imposed a two-game ban on him for his controversial behavior in the final 16.
However, in the last 16 Turkey managed to overcome Austria 2- 1 in Leipzig, with center- up Merih Demiral bagging a prepare during the match. An essential save from Mert Gunok in stoppage time at the end of the sport ensured Turkey's growth in the knockout levels, though Demiral's events were called into question.
After scoring, the Al- Ahli defender gestured a sign representing a dog respect, associated with the Greek proper- wing extremist group' The Grey Wolves', which is banned in Austria and determined a terror group by the EU. ' The Grey Wolves ' have also been under monitoring by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution in Germany.
Demiral has been banned from UEFA for two games because of his gesuterie, according to European shop Bild. When fast deciding that his consequence may see him miss the quarter-final and, if Turkey approach it, the semi-final against either England or Switzerland, the governing body of European foootball launched an investigation into his actions.
As UEFA has made apparent at Euro 2024, democratic information either in the stands or on the pitch are banned. This became particularly noticeable when Albania's Arlind Daku was banned by UEFA, even for two matches, after inciting his individual fans with patriotic chants following their 2- 2 draw with Croatia in the group stages.
European stated:" The player did not respect the general principles of do, violated the basic rules of good behavior, used sporting events to generate discourteous statements and brought soccer into disrepute".
Demiral's ban could prove a huge issue for Vincenzo Montella, with the 26- year- old having started the last two games for Turkey. He also made his first two Euro 2024 appearances, and he has established himself as a key player.
Samet Akaydin, who was dropped from the starting lineup after scoring an own goal in their second group match against Turkey, might do so.
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