Fifa investigates violation of the rules against the DFB
Fifa has started an investigation after the DFB violated the press conference rules before the World Cup match against Spain. Concrete background: National coach Hansi Flick appeared alone on Saturday afternoon for the obligatory press conference before the group game in the international media center in Doha. However, all teams are obliged that before each game, in addition to the head coach, one player also speaks to the world press. Flick justified this approach with what he saw as the long journey from the team headquarters in northern Qatar to the capital, a good 100 kilometers away. About 30 hours before kick-off, none of the 26 players in his squad could “be expected to do this,” said Flick. Instead, they wanted to hold the press conference in the DFB media hotel in Al-Shamal right next to the training ground. This was not allowed by FIFA. The possible consequence should now be a warning or a fine for the DFB.
Source: Stern
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