Germany summons Turkish ambassador over ‘wolf’ goal celebration
by Kate Connolly in Berlin from World news | The Guardian on (#6NZZE)
Diplomat urged to explain gesture by Turkey footballer Merih Demiral and take measures to prevent a repeat
Turkey's ambassador to Germany has been summoned to the foreign ministry in Berlin over the rightwing extremist wolf salute" displayed by the Turkish footballer Merih Demiral, as his goal celebration at the European Championship became the subject of diplomatic exchange.
Ahmet Baar en was urged to explain the gesture and take measures to prevent its further use, a ministry spokesperson said, the day after Germany's ambassador to Turkey was summoned to the foreign ministry in Ankara as Turkey's government accused Berlin of xenophobia" over its criticism of the symbol associated with the Grey Wolves group.
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