UEFA make decision on ban for Merih Demiral and Jude Bellingham, but the Turkey defender has been handed a much harsher penalty.
Both players were charged for making indecent gestures during their round of 16 games, with Bellingham committing an offence against Slovakia and Demiral versus Austria.
Furious Turkey fans slam UEFA for difference in Jude Bellingham and Merih Demiral’s bans after both were sanctioned for controversial goal celebrations at Euro 2024.
These are the decisions following the celebrations of Demiral and Bellingham, UEFA statement confirmed.
The England midfielder seemed to grab his crotch while looking at the Slovakian bench after scoring an equaliser deep into stoppage time.
He has been handed one-game ban for his balls gesture but suspension is valid for a year, Bellingham will be able to play against Switzerland. He’s also been fined for €30k as Jude will serve a one game suspension within one year period of decision.
The Turkish Federation has already appealed to CAS
Demiral was found guilty of four rule breaches that include:
- General principles of conduct
- Violating the basic rules of decent conduct
- Using a sporting event for manifestations of a non-sporting nature
- Bringing the sport of football into disrepute