He elaborated on the context in which the wolf symbol was used throughout Turkish history. "In the Ergenekon epic (from around 330 BC), the wolf is seen as a guide and leader.

Some call it a "symbol of Turkishness," while others say it's a vehicle for spreading far-right messages. Euro 2024 is over, but the row about the wolf salute continues — not least among the ...

Germany summoned Turkey’s ambassador on Thursday over a Turkish soccer player’s ultra-nationalist “wolf salute” at a Euro 2024 match.

Demiral made nationalist gesture after goals against Austria Germany condemns using Euro 2024 as 'platform for racism' Symbol linked to Turkey's far-right 'Grey Wolves' group BERLIN/ISTANBUL, July ...

A Turkish ultra group has asked fans to make the controversial wolf salute at the team's Euro 2024 quarter-final against the Netherlands on Saturday. The group said on platform X all Turkey fans ...

Turkey footballer suspended for wolf gesture a day before Erdoğan attends Euro 2024 Merih Demiral’s goal celebration using a controversial wolf’s head symbol sparked a diplomatic dispute. The ...

Berlin police have stopped a Turkey fan march before the Euro 2024 quarter-final against the Netherlands because many supporters gave the controversial wolf salute. A fan march is "not a platform ...

Turkey defender Merih Demiral has been handed a two-game suspension by UEFA after appearing to make an ultranationalist salute while celebrating his second goal against Austria in Tuesday’s ...

UEFA’s decision to give Turkish national footballer 2-match suspension ‘scandalous,' says senior Turkish politician Grey wolf symbol is ‘existential honor of Turkishness,’ says Devlet Bahceli ...

Turkey defender Merih Demiral is to be banned for two games by UEFA following a gesture he made during his side's last-16 win against Austria on Tuesday and will miss Saturday's Euro 2024 quarter ...

For many in Turkey, there is a strong sense of frustration - at those who have punished Demiral, but also at the player himself ...