Ban on the “One Love” bandages: DFB is probably checking the course before CAS

After the “One Love” pads were banned

According to Hansi Flick, the German internationals reacted “very, very dissatisfied” and “shocked” to FIFA’s ban on the “One Love” captain’s armband. “Because it is a sign of human rights, of diversity, these are the values ​​that we represent and live by,” said the national coach on Tuesday at the World Cup media center in Al-Rajjan. “I think it’s a shame that you can no longer stand up for human rights.”

World governing body FIFA had banned seven European nations from wearing the multicolored bandage during the World Cup on Monday and threatened sporting sanctions. DFB captain is goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. “If it’s a yellow card, everything’s fine. Then Jo Kimmich is captain, Thomas Müller for the third game. That wouldn’t have been a problem at all,” said Flick. However, FIFA had left the exact nature of the sanction open.

“The associations said we don’t want to chase the players in there, we’re taking the pressure off, which is also reasonable,” said Flick. He is not planning a personal action for himself. That’s no use, said Flick, because it was the joint decision of the associations. Then “you should also stand by the decisions together,” said the national coach.

Ban on the “One Love” captain’s armbands: Kimmich “surprised”

Leader Kimmich said he was “surprised” by the decision. Also because the bandage was critically eyed a month ago and “talked madly”. “Now I have the feeling that it is a strong sign for all people. I think it’s generally the case that we’ve always addressed the grievances.” The focus should also be on the sport.

Leon Goretzka meanwhile criticized FIFA and at the same time defended the heavily criticized waiver decision of the DFB. “As a team, we welcome every sign of diversity and against discrimination. It is incomprehensible that FIFA is now threatening penalties for wearing it many weeks after it became aware of the joint action,” said the 27-year-old FC Bayern Munich professional in an interview with the “Frankfurter Rundschau” and the “Funke Mediengruppe”.

DFB is apparently checking the course in front of the CAS

The DFB is also examining a “pictureAccording to the report, before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). “FIFA has banned us from using a symbol for diversity and human rights. She combined this with massive threats of sporting sanctions without specifying them. The DFB is checking whether this action by FIFA was lawful,” said DFB media director Steffen Simon.

According to the report, the possibility of applying for interim relief from the CAS Ad Hoc Division is being considered. This is responsible for legal disputes during the World Cup. According to CAS, the panel will make a decision within 48 hours of submitting the application. The President of the Commission can extend this period “if circumstances so require”.

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