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Soccer-Germany 'irritated' by FIFA over human rights in Qatar, Iran

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AL RUWAIS, Qatar (Reuters) - Germany's decision not to back FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election next year was a result of the soccer' body's handling of human rights issues at World Cup hosts Qatar and its failure to take a stand on Iran, German Football Association (DFB) chief Bernd Neuendorf said on Friday.

Qatar is the first Middle Eastern country to be picked by FIFA to host the World Cup, but the small energy-rich nation has come under intense pressure for its treatment of foreign workers and restrictive social laws.

"We indeed took this decision . It was not easy but at the end of the day that was the decision because we believe we have to make a statement," Neuendorf told a news conference. "There were other things as well that irritated us with FIFA. The ban of the slogan for the Danish shirt because 'human rights for all' was written on it."

"Such a slogan is not a political decision you can chose to take. It is about human rights and they are universal and binding around the world," Neuendorf said.

 

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