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During the World Cup in Qatar, Germany’s national team protested against FIFA’s decision to penalize teams planning to wear ‘OneLove’ armbands—symbols promoting diversity and tolerance in a country where homosexuality is criminalized. In response, Germany’s players covered their mouths in a pre-game photo against Japan, symbolizing being "silenced."
Now, captain Joshua Kimmich reflects on this action, admitting it was a mistake.
"In general, players should stand for certain values, but it’s not our role to constantly express political views. Look at the situation in Qatar. As a team and as a country, we didn’t convey a positive image. Expressing political opinions took away from the excitement and joy of the tournament. It was an incredibly well-organized World Cup," Kimmich stated.
He continued, "Western countries often promote values we see as universal, but perhaps we should focus on our own issues. We haven’t always done things right in the past, and there are people who specialize in politics. I’m not a political expert," Kimmich concluded.
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