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Germany cover their mouths in team photo in protest at FIFA ban of ‘OneLove’ armband

of Germany The team covered their mouths with a pre-opening team photo World Cup play against Japan in protest against FIFA‘One Love’ armband ban.

The German FA (DFB) has confirmed that the team has come up with an idea.

Germany’s Minister of the Interior, Nancy Feser, also wore a “OneLove” armband in the stands and sat alongside DFB President Bernd Neuendorf.

on monday, EnglandGermany, the Netherlands and other European countries refrained from wearing armbands intended to promote diversity and inclusion.

The day before the tournament started, FIFA launched its own armband initiative. The captain was asked to wear a different armband for each matchday to promote social messages such as “football unites the world” and “share a meal” in a UN-backed campaign.

Countries faced sanctions including the nature of the sport wearing the original ‘One Love’ armband. may have been

Before the game, Germany coach Hansi Flick smiled when asked about alternative protests.

The assistant referee also checks the goalkeeper and captain Manuel Neuer He wore the correct armbands before kickoff.

The DFB statement said: Let’s make noise with other countries. This is not a political message. Human rights are non-negotiable.

“That would go without saying. Unfortunately, it still hasn’t. That’s why this message is so important to us. Banning us from bandages is like banning our mouths.” Our stance stands.”


Interior Minister Nancy Fazer wearing the ‘OneLove’ armband with DFB President Bernd Neuendorf (Photo: Getty Images)

on tuesday, athletic reported that the DFB is investigating Go to the Ad Hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) We sought an injunction against sports sanctions by FIFA if the armband was worn by a German player, and investigated their legal position on the matter.

“FIFA prohibits the use of symbols of diversity and human rights,” DFB media director Stefan Simon said on Tuesday.

“They combined this with the great threat of sporting sanctions without specifying it.

“DFB is confirming whether this action by FIFA was lawful.”

early Wednesday, Denmark says it’s ready to discuss full withdrawal from FIFA along with other UEFA Countries amid ongoing dispute over armbands.

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(Photo: Mark Atkins/Getty Images)

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