German football boss criticizes FIFA for restricting human rights campaigns
2 years, 1 month ago

German football boss criticizes FIFA for restricting human rights campaigns

The Hindu  

German football federation president Bernd Neuendorf has criticized FIFA for its attempts to restrict national teams’ political activities when it comes to human rights. Speaking at Germany’s first news conference in Qatar ahead of the World Cup, Neuendorf said on Friday he was particularly annoyed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s letter two weeks ago urging teams to “focus on the football” and leave political issues aside. Neuendorf also referred to FIFA’s decision to ban the Denmark team from bearing the slogan “Human Rights For All” on training jerseys. “It’s not a political statement, because it’s a statement for human rights,” said Neuendorf, who added if it was banned, “I would be quite prepared to accept a fine as well.”

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Germany’s Kimmich says players not political experts before voting for FIFA World Cup 2034
1 month, 1 week ago

Germany’s Kimmich says players not political experts before voting for FIFA World Cup 2034

The Hindu  

Germany players should stand for values as role models in society but are no political experts, said new Germany captain Joshua Kimmich on Wednesday ahead of next month’s vote for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Asked about politics in sport with Saudi Arabia’s bid set to be picked for the World Cup amid human rights concerns, …

Fifa accused of contributing to ‘very serious’ human rights abuses in damning new report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fifa accused of contributing to ‘very serious’ human rights abuses in damning new report

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fifa’s flawed structure has contributed to “a wide …

Don't burden athletes with political statements, Dutch King says
1 year, 7 months ago

Don't burden athletes with political statements, Dutch King says

NL Times  

According to King Willem-Alexander, athletes should not be burdened with political statements during a major sporting event, such as during the Football World Cup in Qatar last autumn. The World Cup organizers in Qatar banned the armband, which is a symbol for connnection and against racism and discrimination. “You shouldn’t burden athletes with that,” the King said in the podcast …

French Sports Minister Urges National Team to Speak Up in Armband Dispute
2 years, 1 month ago

French Sports Minister Urges National Team to Speak Up in Armband Dispute

News 18  

The French sports minister urged the national football team on Thursday to make themselves heard amid a row over FIFA’s threat of sanctions for the “OneLove” armband. FIFA World Cup 2022 Points Table | FIFA World Cup 2022 Schedule | FIFA World Cup 2022 Results | FIFA World Cup 2022 Golden Boot France are not among the seven teams, with …

Germany players cover mouths over ‘OneLove’ armband controversy
2 years, 1 month ago

Germany players cover mouths over ‘OneLove’ armband controversy

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s players covered their mouths during a team photo ahead of their World Cup opener against Japan on Wednesday in protest at FIFA’s threat to sanction players for wearing the “OneLove” armband. Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser did wear the “OneLove” armband as she sat next to FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the game at the Khalifa International Stadium in …

World Cup: German players protest FIFA rainbow ban, call human rights nonnegotiable
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: German players protest FIFA rainbow ban, call human rights nonnegotiable

LA Times  

German soccer players cover their mouths as they pose for a group photo before their World Cup Group E match against Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday. German players placed their hands over the mouths during their pregame photo and wore rainbow-colored stripes on their warmup shirts and cleats before Wednesday’s game with Japan, the …

FIFA World Cup 2022: German football federation to take action on 'OneLove' armband ban
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: German football federation to take action on 'OneLove' armband ban

India Today  

The German football federation is set to take legal action against FIFA for not letting players wear OneLove armbands in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. DFB’s spokesperson Stefan Simon confirmed the federation has lodged a complaint against FIFA over the ban on wearing the armbands. Hansi Flick, the Germany manager, reckoned that it was unacceptable for FIFA to not …

FIFA Rejects Denmark Request to Wear Shirts with Words 'Human Rights For All'
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA Rejects Denmark Request to Wear Shirts with Words 'Human Rights For All'

News 18  

The Danish Football Association said on Thursday that FIFA had rejected Denmark’s request to train at the World Cup in shirts with the words “human rights for all" on them. The DBU said in 2021 that their two training kit sponsors would make way for messages critical of Qatar while also minimising the number of trips to the country to …

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

From LGBTQI rights to migrant workers: FIFA pleads with World Cup teams not to drag politics at 2022 Qatar

India Today  

FIFA has pleaded with the World Cup teams, urging them to now focus on football instead of dragging ideological or political differences at the 2022 Qatar. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and secretary general Fatma Samour wrote a letter to 32 participating nations after the teams made several protests on issues ranging from LGBTQI+ rights to the treatment of migrant workers. …

Fifa scolded in damning speech by Norwegian FA president before World Cup draw
2 years, 8 months ago

Fifa scolded in damning speech by Norwegian FA president before World Cup draw

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Norway FA president Lise Klaveness spoke at the …

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands players aim rights protest at Qatar ahead of Latvia clash
3 years, 8 months ago

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands players aim rights protest at Qatar ahead of Latvia clash

Firstpost  

Germany lined up before the Iceland game in black T-shirts with white lettering to spell out “Human Rights”, while Norway donned T-shirts with the message “Human rights, on and off the pitch” before their qualifier against Gibraltar. The Hague: The Netherlands national team protested in support of human rights in Qatar ahead of Saturday’s 2022 World Cup qualifier match against …

German FA opposes boycotting Qatar World Cup, says its president
3 years, 8 months ago

German FA opposes boycotting Qatar World Cup, says its president

The Hindu  

The German Football Association is opposed to boycotting the 2022 World Cup but will get behind the national football team in pledging support for the rights of migrant workers in Qatar, the governing body’s president Fritz Keller said on Friday. Germany lined up before kickoff in its opening World Cup qualifier against Iceland in Duisburg on Thursday wearing shirts displaying …

Germany shows support for human rights before Iceland game
3 years, 8 months ago

Germany shows support for human rights before Iceland game

The Hindu  

Germany displayed its support for migrant workers building 2022 World Cup stadiums in Qatar ahead of its 3-0 home win over Iceland in its opening Group J qualifier on Thursday. The players lined up before kickoff wearing shirts displaying the message “HUMAN RIGHTS” and midfielder Leon Goretzka, who scored Germany’s opening goal, elaborated on the protest. That was clear.” Germany’s …

Germany stage DIY 'Human Rights' protest over FIFA World Cup in Qatar
3 years, 8 months ago

Germany stage DIY 'Human Rights' protest over FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Firstpost  

Duisburg: Germany cruised to a 3-0 win over Iceland on Thursday to get their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start after their players staged a pre-match, DIY demonstration for human rights. “It was a sign that we stand up for all human rights in the world, no matter where, and for the values we represent,” said …

Germany wears ‘human rights’ shirts after Norway’s protest
3 years, 8 months ago

Germany wears ‘human rights’ shirts after Norway’s protest

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The German national team wore T-shirts to show support for human rights ahead of a World Cup qualifying game Thursday, hours after FIFA said Norway would not be disciplined for its attempt to draw attention to labor rights abuses in Qatar. Bayern has held training camps there since 2011 and is Bayern’s honorary president Uli Hoeness said he …

'Human rights, on and off pitch' Norway stage 2022 Qatar World Cup protest
3 years, 9 months ago

'Human rights, on and off pitch' Norway stage 2022 Qatar World Cup protest

Firstpost  

Norway stars Erling Braut Haaland and Martin Odegaard on Wednesday donned t-shirts with the slogan ‘Human rights, on and off the pitch’ in support of migrant workers building World Cup venues in Qatar for the 2022 finals. Haaland, national captain Odegaard as well as teammates wore the shirts, with their protest printed in black and white, as the national anthems …

FIFA urges 'tolerance' after Donald Trump's anthem kneeling rebuke
4 years, 6 months ago

FIFA urges 'tolerance' after Donald Trump's anthem kneeling rebuke

The Hindu  

FIFA appealed on Monday for “tolerance, mutual respect and common sense” after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced the annulment of a policy that required soccer players to stand during the national anthem. Trump retweeted a tweet by Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, who wrote- “I’d rather the US not have a soccer team than have a soccer team that won’t …

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