Türkiye on Thursday dismissed a German news report that their national footballer Merih Demiral has been banned for two games over a gesture he made during his goal celebration in the Euro 2024 last 16 match against Austria, APA reports citing Daily Sabah.
Germany newspaper Bild reported that the ruling body UEFA would ban the Turkish defender for Saturday's quarterfinal against the Netherlands and another match, potentially the semifinal. However, it did not specify a source for its claim.
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) dismissed the report, saying they had until Friday morning to submit their view. Türkiye's Communications Directorate also said the report of the ban was not true.
