Appeal after EURO exit
Gregoritsch: Warning against right-wing ideas
The European Championship round of 16 match against Turkey could have been the greatest success for the Austrian men's national team in decades, but in the end it was perhaps the most painful defeat in decades. Michael Gregoritsch is nevertheless proud and warns against right-wing ideas.
Tuesday's 2-1 defeat in Leipzig put an end to hopes of a sensational run.
And yet the tournament also had positive consequences, emphasized Gregoritsch. "Everyone can be proud of each other. I don't think there have been any riots or negative incidents in Austria. You could see that everyone can stand up for something that is good."
He believes "that we should move far away from right-wing ideas and know how important it is that we are all equal, that we are all there for our country and can burn for a cause that has such a positive influence on our country".
Uproar over Demiral's cheers
Turkish double goal scorer Merih Demiral was not far removed from right-wing thinking. He celebrated his second goal with the wolf salute, a hand sign and symbol of the "Grey Wolves", who are considered nationalist and fascist, which is banned in Austria.
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