On Day 4 of the World Cup, we saw more evidence of professional players making a statement of their feelings.
Germany got their 2022 World Cup campaign off and running against Japan on Wednesday and the headlines were being written even before we heard the referee’s whistle for kick-off. It was an image that will be shared throughout the day and will be much debated.
Germany makes silent stance
As the team photo was being taken, the players lined up and then all put a finger covering their mouths. This was a clear denouncement of FIFA’s veto against the rainbow armband in support of human rights and the LGTBIQ+ community. The gesture was explained on the official social media accounts.
‘We wanted to use our captain’s armband to take a stand for values that we hold in the Germany national team: diversity and mutual respect,’ read the mesage. ‘Together with other nations, we wanted our voice to be heard.
‘It wasn’t about making a political statement – human rights are non-negotiable. That should be taken for granted, but it still isn’t the case. That’s why this message is so important to us. Denying us the armband is the same as denying us a voice. We stand by our position.’
Sombcprs
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if covering mouth is a sign of respect for Gay relationship then never talk again because it is a disrespect to human race. Let your mouth remain closed forever . Animals has more respect than Gay
Fizdeoptz
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gayism and lesbianism is not a human right
Pshoute
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For this, we are with Qatar 👍
Teekay85
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I support Qatar on this matter
Widabey
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Lalalalallaalalal. Enough of this crap. It’s about football not sexuality or an agenda. Focus on football.
katbcimotz
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we are Muslims 🖐 we do not want went western culture 👈
Lozcdekty
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For this matter, I support Qatar FIFA
Tondabowy
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The covered their mouth because there is no beer 🍺 in the stadium
⚜️Sinclair⚜️
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Say no to LGBTsh*t
omo1-2
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LGTBIQ WILL NEVER EVER BE THE RIGHT WAY TO REDUCE THE POPULATION OF THE WORLD
vabadeilmz
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Let’s try to respect host country traditional concept by not allowing LGTBIQ as it goes against their cultural and circular norms. The western world can’t allow another country’s way of life to manifest against the wishes and laws of countries.
SIDKAUSH
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Its their choice, U should focus on delivering football news
PearMichael
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Withdraw the world cup if you don't want to abide by the rules of the land children of the evil one we don't promote gayism and lesbianism here if you want go back to German
SIDKAUSH
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The only thing clear is that no Islamic country will get to host Fifa World cup in future [Crylaugh][Crylaugh].
omarmoon98
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if covering mouth is a sign of respect for Gay relationship then never talk again because it is a disrespect to human race. Let your mouth remain closed forever . Animals has more respect than Gay
100% True
ChhauRevitalizer
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Thank Germany for standing up against corruptted fifa who is against lgbtq
Weucdmprst
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gayism and lesbianism is not a human right
so is your stupidity
lugiano
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if covering mouth is a sign of respect for Gay relationship then never talk again because it is a disrespect to human race. Let your mouth remain closed forever . Animals has more respect than Gay
if your parents were gay who would give birth to you... please go any learn from animals since you have devalued humanity in the name of human rights@Sparrowor
ruudelru
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if covering mouth is a sign of respect for Gay relationship then never talk again because it is a disrespect to human race. Let your mouth remain closed forever . Animals has more respect than Gay
u deserve billion likes. what's Humanity really turning into??