Summary
The German football federation, known as the DFB, decided not to boycott the upcoming World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The decision came after discussions about a potential boycott in response to actions by U.S. President Donald Trump. The DFB emphasized the importance of sports as a unifying force.
Key Facts
- The German football federation considered and then ruled out a World Cup boycott.
- The World Cup will occur in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
- DFB Vice President Oke Gottlich initially proposed the idea of a boycott.
- President Donald Trump's actions, including a Greenland takeover bid and tariffs, raised concerns.
- The DFB prefers internal discussions on sports policy rather than public debates.
- Sepp Blatter, a former FIFA president, advised fans to avoid the tournament.
- German fans worry about high ticket prices and travel bans affecting attendance.
- Germany's team plans to participate and aims to compete fairly in the tournament.
