Let us recall that this gesture was shown by defender Merih Demiral during the 1/8 final against Austria. As a result, he was disqualified for two matches. This gesture is associated with Turkish nationalists, but it is not banned in Germany.
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After Demiral’s disqualification, Turkish politicians harshly criticized UEFA’s decision. Some even called for a boycott of the match against the Netherlands.
Source: Sport

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