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BERLIN — Turkish soccer supporters making their way team's European Championship quarterfinal against the Netherlands made the same nationalistic hand-gesture that saw a Turkey played banned from playing in the match. More did the gesture in the stadium during Turkey's national anthem. The fans made a gesture that is used by Turkish nationalists and associated with the Turkish ultra-nationalist organization widely known as the Gray Wolves. Turkey defender Merih Demiral was banned for two games by UEFA on Friday for making the gesture after scoring against Austria. The incident has led to a diplomatic row between Turkey and host nation Germany.
