Fabio Gottlich, president of St Pauli, has advocated for a boycott of the 2026 World Cup. He argues the tournament should not be hosted by the US, citing the “potential threat” as greater than the 1980 Olympic boycott. While France and Denmark have so far declined to support a boycott, citing the sensitive situation, Gottlich criticized FIFA’s past apolitical stance in Qatar. He demands to know when leaders will set boundaries regarding threats and attacks, referencing the conflict in Gaza and its human cost.
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