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Euro 2024: UEFA to probe Turkey's Demiral over celebration

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UEFA has launched an investigation into Turkey defender's Merih Demiral's "alleged inappropriate behaviour" after he celebrated a goal at Euro 2024 by displaying a hand sign associated with an ultra-nationalist group.

Demiral scored both goals on Tuesday in a 2-1 win over Austria to earn a place in the quarterfinals.

After scoring the second goal he appeared to make a sign with each hand that is associated with the Turkish ultra-nationalist organisation Ulku Ocaklari, which is more widely known as the Gray Wolves.

UEFA confirmed on Wednesday that it had appointed an inspector to investigate Demiral.