
<p>It’s one thing to criticize Germany for crashing out of the World Cup, but when Qatar TV mock Germany, it’s a step too far for the Qataris.</p>



<p>Hosts of a Qatari television show were seen mocking Germany’s exit on Thursday.  The presenters all covered their mouths and waved goodbye to the Germans following their <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/germany-fly-home-early-after-crashing-out-of-world-cup-20221202-WST-410811.html">4-2 win against Costa Rica</a>.</p>



<p>Despite the victory, <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/nations/germany-national-team-tv-schedule/">Germany</a> crashed out of the tournament after finishing third in Group E.  Spain and Germany, the two powerhouses of the group, both completed the stage with four points.  However, Spain advanced to the knockout phase based on a significantly better goal difference.</p>



<h2>Qatar TV mock Germany live on television</h2>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="ar" dir="rtl">محللين برنامج المجلس بعد خروج ألمانيا 😂 <a href="https:\/\/t.co/M87KeE5Htz">pic.twitter.com/M87KeE5Htz</a></p>— شؤون قطرنا 🇶🇦 (@Qattar_Affairs) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/Qattar_Affairs/status/1598469163235901440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h2>Germany’s team photo protested FIFA’s odd reversal </h2>



<p>The world’s governing body of the sport reneged on allowing OneLove armbands only hours before the games began.  OneLove is a program that promotes diversity and inclusion.  Germany, and a host of other participating countries, were less than thrilled on the decision.</p>



<p>Following the gesture, the German Football Association explained the reason for the photo.  “It wasn’t about making a political statement – human rights are non-negotiable,” <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/news/germany-players-cover-their-mouths-in-fifa-world-cup-protest-20221123-WST-409642.html">read</a> the statement.  “That should be taken for granted, but it still isn’t the case.  That’s why this message is so important to us.  Denying us the armband is the same as denying us a voice.  We stand by our position.”</p>



<p>Germany previously protested FIFA and the World Cup in Qatar prior to their opening match of the tournament.  The 11th-ranked team in the world posed for the team photo with every player covering their mouth as if they were being silenced.  Japan went on to beat Germany 2-1 in the game.</p>



<h2>German fans also mocked inside stadium</h2>



<p>Another clip from inside Al Bayt Stadium showed Germany fans being mocked with photos of Mesut Ozil.  The former German international <a href="https:\/\/www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jul/22/mesut-ozil-retires-german-national-team-discrimination" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">quit the team</a> in 2018 due to claims of racism and disrespect within the German Football Association.</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="ar" dir="rtl">الجمهور الألماني غاضب من صورة مسعود أوزيل بعد الخسارة 😂 <a href="https:\/\/t.co/kMDaiIyfZM">pic.twitter.com/kMDaiIyfZM</a></p>— شؤون قطرنا 🇶🇦 (@Qattar_Affairs) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/Qattar_Affairs/status/1598472245109821443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 2, 2022</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https:\/\/platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>The disappointing display from Germany was the second consecutive World Cup that the team failed to reach the knockout round.  They were also bounced from the group stage during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.  </p>


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It's one thing to criticize Germany for crashing out of the World Cup, but when Qatar TV mock Germany, it's a step too far for the Qataris.

Qatar TV mock Germany's team photo with mouths covered - World Soccer Talk

Qatar TV mock Germany's team photo with mouths covered

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<p>Sportswear company Hummel made a bold statement with their World Cup kits for the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/08/08/darkhorse-denmark-brings-recent-triumphs-to-world-cup-2022/">Denmark</a> national team. Founded in Germany but now headquartered in Denmark, Hummel unveiled the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/world-cup-jerseys-for-qatar-2022/">jerseys Denmark will wear</a> in the <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/category/world-cup-2022/">upcoming World Cup</a>.</p>
<p>The three jersey designs feature monochrome red, white and black designs. The company’s logo and team crest are only visible upon close inspection. <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com/hummelsport/">Hummel</a> claims that they had a two-pronged approach when creating the unique designs for the Denmark World Cup kits.</p>
<p>“With the Danish national team’s new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message,” Hummel <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com/p/CjDEvi3KxVm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">explained on their official Instagram</a>. “They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark’s greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record.”</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This shirt carries with it a message.</p>
<p>We don&apos;t wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives.</p>
<p>We support the Danish national team all the way, but that isn&apos;t the same as supporting Qatar as a host nation. <a href="https:\/\/t.co/7bgMgK7WzS">pic.twitter.com/7bgMgK7WzS</a></p>
<p>— hummel (@hummel1923) <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/hummel1923/status/1575130931786022913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></p></blockquote></div>
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<p>“That’s why we’ve toned down all the details for Denmark’s new World Cup jerseys, including our logo and iconic chevrons. We don’t wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives.”</p>
<p>“We support the Danish national team all the way, but that isn’t the same as supporting Qatar as a host nation. We believe that sport should bring people together. And when it doesn’t, we want to make a statement.”</p>
<h3>Hummel designs the Denmark World Cup kits with deep meaning</h3>
<p>When creating a third kit for the team, Hummel thought of the most fitting color to encapsulate <a href="https:\/\/www.instagram.com/p/CjDSes2qXNe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">their feelings on this tournament</a>. “Black. The color of mourning,” said Hummel. “The perfect color for Denmark’s third shirt for this year’s World Cup.”</p>
<p>Denmark has been at the forefront of criticism of the World Cup in Qatar. They have already announced that the team will wear training shirts during the tournament with messages supporting human rights.</p>
<p>The Danes will also stay away from any commercial campaigns for the World Cup and be one of nine teams at the competition to wear OneLove captain armbands. OneLove is a company that promotes diversity and inclusion.</p>


Hummel, the manufacturer behind the World Cup kits for Denmark, made a statement with its release protesting the human rights violations.

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