UEFA launches investigation into Demiral for wolf salute
The UEFA Disciplinary Body has launched an investigation against Merih Demiral. The Turkish national player had shown the wolf salute, the symbol of the Turkish right-wing extremist organization "Grey Wolves", during the victory against Austria in the European Championship.
UEFA confirmed this on Wednesday (July 3, 2024). Demiral had shown the salute with both hands during the match in Leipzig against Austria on Tuesday (July 2, 2024). The "Grey Wolves" are an ultra-nationalist, racist and violent organization. It is considered the largest right-wing extremist movement in Germany, and the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution speaks of more than 12,000 supporters of the group.