ZDF commentator Claudia Neumann celebrated for rainbow outfit: "I call that backbone"

Created: 11/23/2022, 9:10 am

By: Florian Schimak

Claudia Neumann is celebrated at the USA vs. Wales game.

The ZDF presenter was mainly noticed by her outfit.

There was a lot of support for that.

Munich/Doha – At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after less than two days, there are stories for countless books again.

The anthem refusal of the players from Iran in the game against England (2: 6) is almost the smallest story.

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The FIFA announcements for sporting sanctions for wearing the "One Love" captain's armband and the subsequent buckling of the associations resembles a scandal.

Above all, of course, the World Football Association is sharply criticized.

However, the DFB and the English association also get their fat off.

Many would have wished for more steadfastness at this point to make FIFA's position so clear.

But apparently the fear of sanctions was greater for the stars.

However, things are not only happening in front of and on the pitch, some stories also happen in front of the TV cameras.

World Cup 2022: ZDF commentator Claudia Neumann is celebrated online because of her outfit

A public figure didn't miss her opportunity to make a statement.

ZDF commentator Claudia Neumann sent a clear signal with her outfit in the game between the USA and Wales.

Claudia Neumann (ZDF commentator) showed up in the rainbow colors before the USA vs. Wales game.

© Screenshot/ZDF

The 58-year-old was seen live on TV shortly before the World Cup kicked off in a black shirt with the colors of the rainbow on it.

Neumann also wore an armband in the colors that stand for diversity and tolerance.

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Neumann is celebrated online for her outfit.

"Should anyone get upset about Ms. Neumann again... this woman uses the small possibilities of protest!" Wrote a user on Twitter: "That's what I call the backbone of this crazy World Cup." Another Twitter user wrote: "Big one Outfit, Claudia Neumann" and provided the tweet with an applause emoji.

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However, there were also negative voices to be read again.

Some users were upset about Neumann's competence.

"You have time and want to watch a World Cup game and then the worst case: Claudia Neumann," wrote one user.

Another explained that the ZDF commentator was "unbearable".

In the media reports, on the other hand, Neumann was praised and celebrated for her statement.

An Olympic champion appealed to the DFB stars after the scandal about the One Love bandage: "Pack it up and come home".

An innkeeper in Bavaria also canceled his World Cup plans at public viewing at short notice due to FIFA's behavior.