Summary
German soccer player Leon Goretzka commented on President Trump's impact and discussed the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Goretzka views European teams, including Germany, as strong contenders in the tournament. The event, taking place from June 11 to July 19, faces calls for a boycott from some figures in soccer, including former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Key Facts
- Leon Goretzka is a midfielder for Germany and Bayern Munich.
- Goretzka said President Trump made Europeans feel more united.
- The FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico starting June 11.
- Goretzka believes European teams remain strong in soccer.
- Some people are calling for a boycott of the World Cup.
- Oke Gottlich, a German soccer official, suggested discussing a boycott.
- Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter also supported questioning the World Cup.
- Germany will compete in Group E with Ivory Coast, Curacao, and Ecuador.
