Human rights are non-negotiable, the German footballers protest at FIFA by covering their mouths.

 The German soccer team stands for a group photo with their mouths covered before their World Cup match against Japan in group E. R. Mazalan / AP

Before their match against Japan on Wednesday, the team formed in the customary formation, and all 11 players had their right hands over their mouths.

In the German national team, diversity and respect are principles that we wanted to show up for by donning the captain's armband. We desired that our voice be heard together with that of other countries.

Making a political statement wasn't the goal because human rights are unalienable. Even while that ought to be common knowledge, it still isn't. This is why we consider this message to be so crucial.


Giving us the armband without giving us a voice is the same thing. We maintain our stance.

Qatar's DOHA (AP) — In response to FIFA's crackdown on plans to wear armbands to protest prejudice in the host country Qatar, Germany's players masked their mouths for their team portrait before their opening World Cup match.


Before playing Japan on Wednesday, the team lined up in the customary formation, and each of the 11 players covered their lips with their right hand.




It was in response to FIFA's warning that players might face sanctions if they donned vibrant "One Love" armbands as a sign of inclusivity and diversity. This warning was sent to the seven European federations, including Germany's. The armbands were intended to be worn by the seven team captains.

The human rights record of Qatar and its anti-homosexuality policies have drawn criticism.


Just hours before the first teams were scheduled to play with their captain wearing the armband, soccer's governing body issued the warning on Monday. The players would be given a yellow card right away, according to FIFA.


Among those who criticized FIFA's choice were Germany coach Hansi Flick and the president of the soccer federation Bernd Neuendorf.

The warning has been described by Neuendorf as "another low blow" from FIFA. The ruling body is silent regarding the Germans' gesture from Wednesday.



In the crowd at the Germany-Japan match, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, who is also in charge of sports, wore a "One Love" armband. With the hashtag #OneLove, Faeser tweeted a photo of herself wearing it.


Faeser reportedly had the wristband on inside a pink blazer that she removed after the first half, according to news agency DPA.


At the game, Faeser was seated next to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.


Faeser already blasted Qatar for ordering a German supporter at another game to take off a rainbow-colored armband and headband.

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