DUISBURG: Germany cruised to a 3-0 win over Iceland on Thursday to get their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start after their players staged a pre-match, DIY demonstration for human rights.
The Germans lined up before kick-off wearing black T-shirts with white hand-painted lettering that spelled out “HUMAN RIGHTS”.
“It was a sign that we stand up for all human rights in the world, no matter where, and for the values we represent,” said Germany’s head coach Joachim Loew, who “absolutely” supported his team’s gesture.
“That was a good and important sign.”
The protest came a day after Norway’s players took to the field in Gibraltar in…
