The Uefa has launched investigations against Turkish internationals who had shown a military salute at the European Championship qualifier in France. As the European Football Association announced, it is being investigated on the basis of possible provocative political behavior.
Around a dozen Turkish nationals held their flat hands to each other during and after the games in France and against Albania. The salute is considered a message to the Turkish soldiers, who are part of the military offensive in northern Syria against Kurdish troops.
The Turkish Minister of Sport Mehmet Kasapoglu had already turned to the Uefa before the investigation became known. "Regarding the investigation, I call the Uefa to prudence," he said. "Those who want to overshadow the defeat on the course in another way should refrain from it." The results are obvious. We lead. "
The rules of the Uefa prohibits political statements in stadiums. A severe punishment is considered unlikely. For the Uefa would have to prove to the players that they support the controversial Turkey offensive in northern Syria with the gesture.
