Merih Demiral was given a two-match suspension by UEFA

Turkey fans are furious after Jude Bellingham escaped a ban

Meanwhile, Bellingham, who scored a stunning overhead kick in England’s win over Slovakia, appeared to grab his crotch in celebration. Despite claiming it was an “inside joke,” Bellingham received a one-match suspended ban and a £25,000 fine.

Turkey supporters took to social media to voice their anger over the perceived discrepancy in punishments, using the hashtag #BeFairUEFA. They questioned the fairness of the sanctions and the speed at which the decisions were made.

Some fans claimed that the gesture made by Demiral, known as the “Grey Wolf,” is a symbol of the entire Turkic world and should not be penalized. The gesture is banned in France and Austria, with Turkey’s government criticizing the ban in the past.

Demiral will miss Turkey’s quarter-final and potential semi-final

Demiral, who will miss Turkey’s quarter-final clash with the Netherlands and a potential semi-final, explained his celebration, saying he wanted to express his pride in being Turkish. He added that seeing fans doing the gesture in the stands made him want to do it even more.

The discrepancy in punishments has sparked a heated debate among fans, with many calling for consistency and fairness from UEFA in similar situations.