FIFAs bans for wearing the One Love armband were a first in World Cup history . Germany captain Manuel Neuer will not wear the armband at the tournament .
FIFA's on-field bans for wearing the One Love armband, according to Bernd Neuendorf, the president of the German Football Association, were a first in World Cup history.Neuendorf reported on Saturday that Germany captain Manuel Neuer would not wear the rainbow-themed armband, which promotes LGBTQ rights, at the tournament.Neuendorf said that FIFA had placed the pressure on players who wore yellow or red cards on the field.Neuendorf said the DFB was deeply dissatisfied with the decision.We didnt want to expose our captain to such a risk that he would be punished for his conduct, and we strongly advocated wearing the armband.Although FIFA has prohibited footballers from making political remarks, the German team's statutes are unclear on whether they could have on-pitch implications.
We all are.Manu is distraught that he will wear the armband, as well as other European team captains such as (Englands) Harry Kane.On Wednesday, Germany will face Japan in a Group E match.