Euro 2024: Diplomatic row overshadowing Turkey quarterfinal against Netherlands | Advertiser-Tribune BERLIN (AP) — Buildup to the European Championship quarterfinal between Turkey and the Netherlands has been overshadowed by a diplomatic row. Turkey defender Merih Demiral's hand gesture after scoring against Austria has sparked a dispute between his country and host nation Germany. Demiral was banned on Friday for making a gesture used by Turkish nationalists and associated with an ultra-nationalist group. It led to condemnation from German authorities and strong pushback from Turkish counterparts, who accused the hosts of xenophobia. The row prompted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to change his plans and attend the match on Saturday in Berlin's Olympiastadion. Kickoff is at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT). Here's what to know about the match:

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Euro 2024: Diplomatic row overshadowing Turkey quarterfinal against Netherlands

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