The requested punishment for Merih Demiral has been revealed.

In the round of 16 of EURO 2024, the National Team, who defeated Austria 2-1, had goals from Merih Demiral. The echoes of Demiral making the wolf sign after scoring a goal continue.

PUNISHMENT IS DETERMINED

UEFA had initiated a disciplinary investigation against Merih Demiral for making the wolf sign in the Austria match. The punishment requested regarding the gesture that was subject to a disciplinary investigation by UEFA has been determined.

2-MATCH BAN IS REQUESTED

According to Milliyet's news, UEFA assigned a Swiss inspector for Merih Demiral's file. It is stated that the inspector requested a 2-match ban for Merih Demiral.

TFF DENIED FALSE NEWS

In the statement made by the TFF, it was stated that "The news published as 'Merih Demiral has been given a 2-match ban by UEFA' with reference to Bild Newspaper does not reflect the truth. We have until tomorrow morning to present our defense."

WHAT HAPPENED?

Our national football player Merih Demiral showed his joy by making the wolf sign after scoring goals in the Austria match. Speaking after the match about his gesture, Demiral said, "There is no message, I just wanted to show how proud and happy I am."

While this move by Merih caused a great reaction, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser demanded sanctions from UEFA regarding this goal celebration. UEFA had initiated an investigation against our national football player for 'inappropriate behavior' due to the statement. The statement made by UEFA was as follows, "An investigation has been initiated in accordance with Article 31(4) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations regarding the alleged inappropriate behavior of Merih Demiral, a player of the Turkish Football Federation, in the UEFA European Championship Round of 16 match between Austria and Turkey, played in Leipzig, Germany, on 2 July 2024. More detailed information will be provided in the coming days regarding the matter."