Germany's players covered their mouths for the team photo before their opening World Cup match on Wednesday to protest against FIFA following the governing body's clampdown on the 'One Love' armband.
The Germany team lined up in the traditional formation before its game against Japan and all 11 players covered their mouths with their right hands in a coordinated gesture.
Germany players cover their mouths in protest as they pose for a team photo prior to their FIFA World Cup Group E match against Japan at Khalifa International Stadium on Nov. 23, 2022, in Doha, Qatar.
"With our captain's armband, we wanted to send a signal for values that we live in the national team: diversity and mutual respect. Being loud together with other nations.
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