Elshad Hose's queerphobic statement

On July 5th, Meydan TV's Instagram page published a news titled "UEFA Bans Merih Demiral for Two Games." The article mentioned that Merih Demiral, a player from the Turkish national team, was suspended for two games for making the "Grey Wolves" salute during the 1/8 finals of the European Championship.

In the comment section of the news post, well-known rapper Elshad Hose commented, "If he had shown the LGBT flag, he would have been a hero."

This comment caused discontent within the local LGBTQI+ community, as Elshad Hose's statement carries a tone of condemnation towards celebrities who support the LGBTQI+ community.