The government German stated today that Rainbow colors They are a symbol of respect mutual commenting on the debate around the bracelet worn by the goal and captain of the German team, Manuel Neuer, for three games.
“The colors of the rainbow are a symbol of how we want to live; with mutual respect and without discrimination with which minorities have been marginalized for a long time, “German Executive spokesman Steffen Seibert told a regular press conference.
Both the issue of Neuer's bracelet and the decision that the colors of the rainbow light up the Allianz Arena for Wednesday's game against Hungary “They are primarily a matter for the German Football Federation (DFB), the city of Munich and independent sports organizations,” he added.
He also recalled that regarding Neuer's bracelet, UEFA itself filed the open investigation against the player.
“In another field of play we have the Hungarian political decision to prohibit so-called homosexual propaganda, “said Seibert, noting that the European Commission (EC) has already announced that it will study whether it violates community law.
“The EC is precisely the best organism for this, since it is the one that monitors compliance with the agreements, “he said, adding that” now we have to wait for the result of this analysis and the possible consequences. “
On the other hand, Seibert assured that the Chancellor, Angela Merkel, will follow the meeting between Germany Y Hungary “like so many other millions” on television.
“I can tell from here that heartfelt wishes to Jogi Löw and to the players to successfully conclude the group phase, “he said.
The chancellor also hopes that both players and fans will enjoy this match as they did when playing against Portugal and that it will give them “confidence for the next rounds. “
Seibert congratulated the German team for a game that was “a
real party“to which everyone hopes that many encounters of this type will follow, he added.