Our national team will face the Netherlands in the EURO 2024 quarter-finals this evening.
President Erdogan Will Be at the Stadium
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will follow the match from the stadium. He made this decision after receiving pressure due to our star footballer Merih Demiral’s ‘grey wolf sign’.
Germany is worried
German security officials are following Erdoğan’s visit with concern. The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution says the nationalist movement is represented by around 12,500 people in Germany.
Erdogan’s Visit Causes Concerns
Analysts in Germany are concerned that Erdoğan’s visit could turn the atmosphere emotional, with a defeat in the match dangerously combining political extremism and disappointment.
‘Grey Wolf’ Ban on the Agenda
Following Merih Demiral’s move in Germany, the ban on the ‘grey wolf’ sign has once again come to the fore. It is stated that the penalty given to Demiral by UEFA has caused reactions and this situation has affected some lobbies.
Police: “Biggest Operation of the Tournament”
The Berlin Police Spokesperson stated that the match will be a big challenge and the biggest operation of the European Championship process. It was stated that detailed work was carried out to cope with the fan marches and slogans.
Grey Wolf Sign is UEFA’s Issue
The Berlin Police Spokesperson stated that the grey wolf sign is not prohibited in Germany, and emphasized that the fact that Turkish fans make this sign in the stadium is a matter for UEFA.
