Germany’s Voeller urges players to avoid political statements at World Cup
Summary
Germany’s sporting director Rudi Voeller has asked players to avoid political statements during the 2026 World Cup. He encouraged keeping sport and politics separate during the tournament and said there would be no special media training for political issues this time.Key Facts
- Rudi Voeller is Germany’s sporting director and former World Cup winner (1990).
- He urged the German squad to not make political statements during the 2026 World Cup.
- Players are not banned from speaking politically but should separate politics from sport during the finals.
- Unlike the 2022 World Cup, no special media training will be provided about political communication.
- Germany faced criticism in 2022 after players protested a ban on political symbols by covering their mouths.
- Voeller said political protests have little impact on inspiring people and that the focus should be on playing well.
- Germany’s coach Julian Nagelsmann announced goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is injured but expected to play in the World Cup.
- Germany’s final pre-tournament friendly match is against Finland in Mainz.
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