German Interior Minister Nancy Weser strongly rejected the criticism of the new sports director of the German national team, Rudi Voller, for appearing with the "One Love" badge during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
When she received officials from the German Federation of Olympic Sports on the occasion of the new year, the minister responsible for the sports sector in Germany said today, Saturday, "I do not think that Rudi Voller should work on behalf of FIFA. This was an act of protest against FIFA, not against Qatar."
Weser, who wore the armband in her country's match against Japan, added that the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) banned federations from wearing the armband shortly before the start of the World Cup. German Confederation.
Manuel Neuer, captain and goalkeeper of the German national football team, intended to wear the badge as a symbol of support for equality and freedom of expression, but the German Federation backed down from that after FIFA announced that it would impose sanctions on those who wear this badge.
Fuller had talked about Weser's behavior during his presentation as director of the German national team - yesterday, Friday - and said, "As well as the Minister of the Interior, she had to give up this or that thing."
Regardless of the criticism of the former German national team striker, Weser welcomed Fuller's appointment and said, "I was pleased with Rudi Fuller's assumption of the task, and I believe that he will contribute to making a new beginning in the national team."