Germany's national football team coach, Rudi Voeller, has advised players to refrain from making political statements during the 2026 World Cup. This guidance comes in response to previous protests, including the act of covering mouths in pre-match photos during the Qatar World Cup.
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Germany's Voeller advises players against political statements at World Cup
Rudi Voeller, the coach of Germany's national football team, has recommended that players avoid political statements at the upcoming 2026 World Cup. This advice follows actions taken during the Qatar World Cup, where players covered their mouths in pre-match photos as a form of protest.
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