World Cup 2022
For fear of FIFA sanctions: Germany and Co. do without “One Love” armbands
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Several team captains, including Manuel Neuer, wanted to make a statement with a “One Love” armband. Now the teams are backing down – for fear of penalties from Fifa.
Several national team captains, including Germany’s number one Manuel Neuer, wanted to take a stand against homophobia and racism and for human rights with the colorful “One Love” captain’s armbands. Now the participants in the action are giving in and complaining in a joint statement about the pressure from Fifa, which is said to have threatened sanctions on the pitch.
The “One Love” campaign was a joint effort by teams from Germany, England, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Wales, France, Denmark as well as Norway and Sweden, both of which have not qualified for the World Cup.
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