Germany considers boycotting World Cup due to Trump's Greenland move.
A senior executive from a German soccer club has urged the country to consider boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to US President Donald Trump's recent actions over Greenland. Oke Göttlich, president of St. Pauli and one of Germany's vice presidents, believes that the potential threat posed by such incidents is greater now than it was during the 1980 Moscow Olympics when several countries boycotted the games.
Göttlich stated in an interview with the Hamburger Morgenpost newspaper that he wanted to "seriously consider" discussing a boycott. He noted that the justification for boycotting the Olympic Games in 1980, when led by the United States, was greater now than it was then. Göttlich believes that FIFA President Gianni Infantino's actions are also a cause for concern.
Göttlich questioned whether there is a clear line between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. He expressed concerns about Trump's statement regarding his proposed deal with Greenland and asked if this constitutes a breach of taboos. The executive stated that he wants to know from the President when he has reached his limits on what is deemed acceptable.
French sports minister Marina Ferrari said that her country will not be considering boycotting the 2026 World Cup due to Trump's actions over Greenland. Ferrari believes in keeping sport separate from politics and considers the World Cup an essential moment for fans of the game.
A senior executive from a German soccer club has urged the country to consider boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to US President Donald Trump's recent actions over Greenland. Oke Göttlich, president of St. Pauli and one of Germany's vice presidents, believes that the potential threat posed by such incidents is greater now than it was during the 1980 Moscow Olympics when several countries boycotted the games.
Göttlich stated in an interview with the Hamburger Morgenpost newspaper that he wanted to "seriously consider" discussing a boycott. He noted that the justification for boycotting the Olympic Games in 1980, when led by the United States, was greater now than it was then. Göttlich believes that FIFA President Gianni Infantino's actions are also a cause for concern.
Göttlich questioned whether there is a clear line between acceptable and unacceptable behavior. He expressed concerns about Trump's statement regarding his proposed deal with Greenland and asked if this constitutes a breach of taboos. The executive stated that he wants to know from the President when he has reached his limits on what is deemed acceptable.
French sports minister Marina Ferrari said that her country will not be considering boycotting the 2026 World Cup due to Trump's actions over Greenland. Ferrari believes in keeping sport separate from politics and considers the World Cup an essential moment for fans of the game.
, first it's mexico, now greenland... what's next? 
i'm all for a united world cup boycott if it means the us isn't gonna dictate how everyone else lives and breathes 
[click this link](https://www.hamburger-morgenpost.de/auslands/sport/article249876236/Bojkott-Weltmeisterschaft-2026-in-Diskussion.html) to learn more about the german soccer club's plans 
. FIFA needs to take a closer look at what's going on and if they're not doing enough to stop Trump's antics. Plus, if Germany and France aren't willing to speak out, who will? 
I'm not saying we should boycott the World Cup, but we can't just sit back and let Trump get away with his ego trips either 
. It's time for some tough love from the sports world! 
! Like, I get it, Trump said some crazy stuff about Greenland 
but a boycott? That's just too much, you know? 
I mean, sports are supposed to be fun and bring people together, not create drama and tension 
. French sports minister Marina Ferrari is right on point, though - keeping politics out of sport is key 
. The world needs a little bit of chill, you feel? 
Trump just saying it's up for grabs like it's a pair of kicks or something 
. I get why Germany would be upset but boycotting the World Cup? That's kinda extreme, you know? 
️ I mean, come on, it's just a game! 
Can't they just focus on the footy instead of getting all worked up over some politician's words? 
According to Google Trends, searches for "FIFA boycott" have increased by 300% since news broke out about Trump's Greenland statement. 
Meanwhile, social media platforms are blowing up with #Boycott2026 - we're looking at over 1.5 million tweets in the last hour alone! 
If a German soccer club is seriously considering boycotting the World Cup, that's gotta be taken seriously... 
What are your thoughts on this developing story? 
. Ferrari from France is totally right though - sports should be about the game, not about getting all riled up over politics 
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What's next, him trying to sell Canada or something? And as for FIFA President Gianni Infantino, dude needs to step up and take a stand. But yeah, if Germany doesn't speak up, who will? It's time for the rest of the world to hold Trump accountable for his actions. 
. The real question is how will it affect the players and fans who love the game. Ferrari has a point about keeping sport separate from politics, but some of us are tired of being ignored by world leaders 
. Can you imagine if France or Brazil were to boycott? That would be a total shame for the game itself 
They think it's a big deal 
if FIFA President Infantino doesn't draw a clear line 
between what's okay and not 
but others just wanna keep it chill 
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. Oke Göttlich is being super extra by saying they should boycott, in my opinion 
did they really think trump's move on greenland was like, super serious tho? 
and btw french sports minister is being all chill about it 
. FIFA needs to step in and set some boundaries, but at the same time it's not like they're doing anything about it now, so yeah let's make an example out of them 
. And honestly, who knows what the line is between "acceptable" behavior, right? Maybe Trump didn't mean to offend anyone?