Turkey player Merih Demiral has been banned for two matches by UEFA for making a controversial hand gesture during the European Championship. The gesture, associated with Turkish nationalists, has sparked a diplomatic row between Turkey and host nation Germany. Despite claiming it was an innocent expression of national pride, Demiral's ban rules him out of the quarterfinal against the Netherlands and a potential semifinal. Turkish officials have denounced the suspension and called for a boycott of Saturday's game unless the decision is reversed. German politicians have labeled the gesture as representing "terror" and "fascism," leading to tensions between the two countries. The Turkish Football Federation President has criticized the decision as politically motivated and accused UEFA of double standards. With no right to appeal due to the length of the ban, the situation has escalated into a larger debate about prejudice against foreigners in certain European countries.