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Chose not to wear the armband to show "respect" to the host nation's values.

: This famous protest before Germany's match against Japan was actually a compromise. A majority of the squad had rejected a proposed "heart" gesture, fearing it would be seen as lecturing the host nation's culture. They agreed on covering their mouths specifically to protest FIFA's silencing of them, rather than making a broader political statement. Chose not to wear the armband to show

During the in Qatar, a significant number of players, particularly within the German national team, reportedly felt "annoyed" and distracted by the persistent discussions surrounding the OneLove armband . a significant number of players