Germany is facing protests against the far-right AfD party, with calls to ban the party to protect democracy. Football clubs and figures, including Christian Streich, Xabi Alonso, and Uli Hoeneß, have spoken up for democratic values and against right-wing extremism. Chancellor Scholz has accused right-wing extremists of attacking democracy, while Vice Chancellor has accused the AfD of plans for an authoritarian state. The protests and support for democratic values have gained attention in the football community, with Bundesliga clubs and players expressing their stance against racism, antisemitism, and discrimination.
Germany said an emotional goodbye to football legend Franz Beckenbauer, with former teammate Uli Hoeness saying he made Germans "proud" again. https://t.co/A7A8J7mqO8 #AFPSports https://t.co/TErLy9Xemy
The world is crazy. Football is often insane. But on occasion, managers can seem the last sensible humans. Here, Bayer Leverkusen's XABI ALONSO defends democracy & immigration. ❤️ It follows protests across Germany against a plot for mass deportations. https://t.co/AkOl2jXxv8
Quite a remarkable week in German politics & football with Christian Streich, Xabi Alonso & Uli Hoeneß speaking up for democratic values. Somehow can’t imagine this in many other countries. Maybe this is the next coalition: rot-rot-rot (Freiburg/Leverkusen/Bayern all wear “rot.”)
Don’t know if Germans resort to “stick to football” but this is a brilliant intervention by Bundesliga manager Christian Streich calling on Germans to know their history and stand up to the AFD - 'Es ist fünf vor zwölf' IT IS FIVE TO 12! Brilliant. https://t.co/HFFkynum7t
"Right-wing extremists (normal people) are attacking our democracy (liberal ideal). They want to destroy our unity (liberal hegemony)." https://t.co/VQ6ZTsLgjf
Germany can see the far right threat for what it is. We need to stop pandering to them in the UK. They have caused huge damage to date. Our democracy is just about intact but only just. We need to start saying enough is enough. https://t.co/uC0o2efJn7
German Vice Chancellor accuses AFD party of plans for authoritarian state https://t.co/ihlty0HSmN
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇩🇪 Germany's chancellor Scholz: "Right-wing extremists are attacking our democracy. They want to destroy our unity." Megatron: There have been several announcements from the Scholz government that they intend to ban the new AfD party, which is completely… https://t.co/m0p0Wh1ZtA
Alex Stepney today led MUFC’s representation at the memorial service of Franz Beckenbauer at the Allianz Arena in Munich today. He also visited Manchesterplatz, site of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster, to lay a wreath for his team-mate and friend Sir Bobby Charlton - and Beckenbauer https://t.co/kZULq8aVPV
NEW - Germany's chancellor Scholz (SPD): "Right-wing extremists are attacking our democracy. They want to destroy our unity."
Uli Hoeneß at the life of Franz Beckenbauer remembrance event: “We have to get back to being proud of our country but I must emphasize, I don’t want the AfD to be part of this process.”
As protests against the extreme right continue across Germany, here‘s Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso on the importance of protecting democratic values. https://t.co/DCUqY8DZay
Harry Kane and Eric Dier join Bayern Munich stars past and present to pay tribute to Franz Beckenbauer at Allianz Arena memorial service after German legend's death aged 78 https://t.co/Py6vPl3TfD https://t.co/Hi17vCNMdc
Tens of thousands of Germans protest against resurgence of far-right AfD party https://t.co/sO18pLh4IH
Stuttgart the latest Bundesliga club to support a rally in its city - in this case Sunday‘s „Stuttgart holds together“ rally. „It stands for a resilient democracy, for openness to the world, for diversity & against racism, antisemitism & discrimination in any form.“ #VfB https://t.co/mKdCwJVFbP
Stuttgart the latest Bundesliga club to support a rally in its city - in this case Sunday‘s „Stuttgart‘s holds together“ rally. „It stands for a resilient democracy, for openness to the world, for diversity & against racism, antisemitism & discrimination in any form.“ #VfB https://t.co/mKdCwJVFbP
Der #VfB unterstützt „Stuttgart hält zusammen“: Für eine widerstandsfähige Demokratie, für Weltoffenheit, für gelebte Vielfalt und gegen Rassismus, Antisemitismus und Diskriminierung jedweder Art! Zur Meldung auf https://t.co/BsTppMGcO5: https://t.co/dAIoXE4tZR https://t.co/LlPJUHHrme
Clown show on steroids: So there is genuine discourse suggesting banning the AfD in Germany.
Germany is considering banning its largest opposition party (AfD) to "protect democracy". https://t.co/MZz5Os6mBG
VfL Bochum says it supports the peaceful demonstrations against the far right and goes on to say: “our community integrates fans of various backgrounds regardless of religious belief & cultural roots.” https://t.co/tKwFfcBnox
Germany: Anti-AfD protestors call for the annihilation of Israel https://t.co/buD7SScBl2 https://t.co/TIYB2hlMbP
Here’s Christian Streich in longer form talking about the threat of right wing extremism & the AfD to democracy & how everyone should be concerned. (In German.) https://t.co/wpUqn7NiBr
Redditors drool over banning certain German political parties. https://t.co/nqkbGpl9BN
Freiburg coach Christian Streich on the rallies this week against the far right. “Anyone who isn’t standing up, hasn’t understood anything. It’s 5 before 12. Everyone in this country is called upon to take a very clear position, in your family circle, at work or elsewhere.” #SCF
When I saw there were calls to ban a political party in Germany I immediately knew where they were coming from https://t.co/Ch44ga254V