Before the Japan game: DFB leaves reaction to "One Love" ban open
Created: 11/23/2022 13:19
After the ban on the "One Love" armband, a reaction from the DFB in the opening game against Japan seems possible.
DFB managing director Oliver Bierhoff left this open.
Munich – Before the opening game of the German national team (click here for the live ticker) at the World Cup in Qatar, there are some question marks – sporting and political.
On the one hand there is the question of how Hansi Flick will set up his team after Leroy Sané's absence.
However, there is far more discussion as to whether and, if so, how the DFB should set an example despite the ban on the "One Love" bandage.
Hansi Flick |
Born: February 24, 1965 (57 years) in Heidelberg |
Stations as a player: SV Sandhausen, FC Bayern Munich, 1. FC Cologne, FC Victoria Bammental |
Positions as coach: FC Victoria Bammental, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, FC Bayern Munich |
World Cup 2022: DFB managing director Bierhoff leaves the door open for a possible sign in the opening game
A German reaction to the ban on the “One Love” bandage appears possible around the first game against Japan (2 p.m. / ARD and MagentaTV).
"We will see.
That kept the players very busy," said DFB managing director Oliver Bierhoff a few hours before kick-off on ARD.
He avoided a denial when asked.
Meanwhile, after meeting German fans, DFB President Bernd Neuendorf confirmed that the association was currently considering "legal action" against the ban on the "One Love" pad.
An official lawsuit has not yet been filed.
According to the DFB boss, FIFA had stated in writing that "the referee had to react" when wearing the controversial bandage.
However, the world association would reserve the right to further penalties.
After the ban on the "One Love" bandage, are the associations setting an example in a different way?
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World Cup 2022: Müller reacts to the "One Love" debate
The DFB received support from the Federal Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser, who traveled to Qatar: "I criticize the actions of FIFA in the strongest possible terms." The SPD politician would have wished that the associations would not give in.
The ban on pads is a decision that is completely out of time.
"It must be possible nowadays to stand up for openness, diversity and against discrimination."
Bayern star Thomas Müller announced on Instagram that the national team would not give up "our path as athletes and our sporting dreams" in order to "position themselves even more clearly politically".
England nevertheless made a mark in their first group game and got on their knees before kick-off.
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