This gesture in support of soldiers engaged in the Turkish offensive in Syria against Kurdish forces was not broadcast on television.
An inspector has been appointed by UEFA to investigate this similar behavior. "potential political provocation". Especially since several Turkish players had already made a military salute during their match against Albania for qualifying for Euro 2020. In France, Sports Minister Roxana Maracineanu has asked UEFA "an exemplary sanction".
Thanks to the @FFF and the police for their work to ensure the smooth running of the match. The Turkish players spoiled these efforts by achieving a military salute, contrary to sportsmanship. I ask @UEFAcom_fr an exemplary sanction.
– Roxana Maracineanu (@RoxaMaracineanu) October 14, 2019
For its part, Turkey defended the gesture of its players and called UEFA to demonstrate "discernment". During a press conference, the Turkish Minister of Sports notably waved a photo of Antoine Griezmann sending a military salute to Emmanuel Macron when he gave him the Legion of Honor after the victory of the Blues at the World Cup . "Those who did not say anything when Griezmann made this military salute now seek to find a different meaning to the beautiful salute that our players have made"he accused the minister.
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