The Latest Breaking News from Germany

Harry Kane could have faced sterner sanctions for wearing ‘OneLove’ armband

England were among seven European nations who had planned to wear the anti-discrimination armband at the World Cup.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

England feared red card and ‘unlimited liability’ for wearing OneLove armband at World Cup

Gareth Southgate admits there is now a ‘risk’ with what comes next, with Germany making a statement with their team photo before the Japan match

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

England feared they'd be banned from World Cup pitch in FIFA armband row

Harry Kane was planning on wearing the One Love armband but FIFA made it very clear what could happen to him and other captains including Germany, Denmark and Wales

Daily Mirror · Nov 24, 2022

Hazard Critiques Germany After World Cup ‘OneLove’ Armband Protest

FIFA reportedly threatened captains with a yellow card if the armbands were worn.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 24, 2022

Gareth Southgate: England won’t be rushed into matching Germany protest at Qatar World Cup

Southgate said his team would do something “if the timing’s right”.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

‘I always trusted in myself’: Spain’s Carlos Soler takes his chance to shine

Midfielder has put tricky start to the season behind him and showed his worth to Luis Enrique’s side in rout of Costa Rica

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

France, Germany seek to 'move on' after strains - minister

France and Germany are determined to improve relations and "move on", French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Thursday, after a period of strain between the European Union's two biggest economies.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022

Wales will not protest One Love armband ban as Rob Page urges side to learn lesson from Germany’s defeat

Wales will not protest against Fifa’s ban on the One Love armband ahead of tomorrow’s World Cup meeting with Iran, with head coach Rob Page urging his players to focus on the football - and suggesting Germany might “in hindsight have the same message” after their surprise defeat to Japan.

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022

Louis van Gaal says Dutch will not copy Germany protests at World Cup

Louis van Gaal has questioned Germany’s defiant stance against Fifa by stating the Netherlands will not risk doing the same as they want to win the World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

G7 to discuss Ukraine winter aid in Bucharest next week, Germany says

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) will discuss how to further support Ukraine in ensuring its energy supply during a meeting in Bucharest next week, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Thursday on Twitter.

Reuters · Nov 24, 2022