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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ciarn Fahey

German soccer chiefs reveal stance on potential World Cup boycott to send message to Trump

Germany do not intend to boycott the World Cup despite calls for them to send a message to Donald Trump - (Getty)

Germany's soccer federation has definitively ruled out a boycott of the upcoming World Cup, despite internal pressure to send a strong message regarding the actions of Donald Trump.

The German Soccer Association (DFB) affirmed its commitment to the tournament, stating: "We believe in the unifying power of sport and the global impact that a FIFA World Cup can have. Our goal is to strengthen this positive force — not to prevent it." This statement was issued late on Friday.

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