Germany’s captain Joshua Kimmich expressed regret over the team’s political actions during the 2022 World Cup, arguing that players should not always be political advocates.
Despite viewing the 2022 World Cup in Qatar as well-organized, Kimmich stated that Germany’s expression of political opinions detracted from the tournament's enjoyment, reflecting a clash of values.
Kimmich emphasized the need to focus on internal problems within Germany rather than consistently expressing universal views, acknowledging that political expressions are not the athletes' primary role.
With concerns rising about Saudi Arabia's human rights record for the 2034 World Cup, Kimmich noted that political issues should be handled by experts, not athletes.
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