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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
UEFA investigates Turkey for military salute in Euro qualifiers
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe UEFA Champions League says it’s opening disciplinary proceedings against Turkey into “potential provocative political behavior” by their soccer players after making military salutes in their last two matches.
In both their Euro 2020 qualifiers against Albania on Friday and France today, Turkish players made the salutes — seen as supporting Turkey’s current military operation in Syria — as they celebrated late goals.
UEFA says in a statement that it has appointed an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector to investigate.
Turkish footballers defied @UEFA warnings and performed a military salute in a #EURO2020 draw with France on Monday. #Syria #Turkey https://t.co/funkahou8Y
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