I don’t expect political statements from Germany team – Thomas Hitzlsperger
by Rachel Steinberg
Apr 23, 2024
3 minutes
German players are unlikely to make any major political statements at Euro 2024 after their World Cup protest in Qatar was met with a tepid domestic reception, ex-international Thomas Hitzlsperger has predicted.
Seven European nations at the 2022 global showpiece – including England – initially planned to wear ‘OneLove’ anti-discrimination armbands but were dissuaded following the threat of sporting sanctions from FIFA.
Instead, the covered their mouths for a World Cup team photograph in protest, while the tournament remained
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