There are debates about BVB professional Felix Nmecha because of a goal celebration related to a conservative Christian network. Now both his club and DFB sports director Rudi Völler have announced talks.
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Felix Nmecha caused a stir with a goal celebration in the game against Elversberg, which is associated with the evangelical network 'Ballers in God'.
During the day, the German national soccer players will arrive at the DFB headquarters in Herzogenaurach, including Felix Nmecha.
The Borussia Dortmund midfielder caused a stir at the weekend when he celebrated his goal in the game against SV Elversberg (2-1), during which he took an imaginary crown from his head on his knees in front of the south stand - and fueled a debate.
The gesture can be attributed to the “The King's Return” campaign, which is close to the evangelical network “Ballers in God”.
“Ballers in God” is a network of Christian footballers founded in 2015 that records and distributes many such actions on social media.
It has been criticized for extremely conservative views on topics such as abortion and homosexuality.
“We are not concerned with condemning a person because of their faith,” the BVB fan and support department made clear in a statement on Sunday.
“Our criticism is directed against religious networks that, under the guise of faith, spread a worldview in which people are devalued or excluded because of their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their way of life or their personal decisions.”
BVB told “Bild” that it was taking the discussion in fan circles seriously and would seek a conversation with Nmecha: “Borussia Dortmund respects the freedom of religion and belief of every individual.
Different personal beliefs are part of a diverse society.”
“We will talk to him about it,” announces Völler
Those responsible within the national team will also seek talks with the 26-year-old professional.
Sports director Rudi Völler announced this in the “Kerners 11” podcast.
When moderator Johannes B. Kerner asked him about Nmecha and the debate about his goal celebration, he said: “We will talk to him about it because it has become a public issue.
But the most important thing with a topic like this is to understand it exactly.
The flow of many things here must be guaranteed.
So far I can only say positive things about Felix Nmecha.
He did extremely well at the World Cup, not just as a footballer, but also with the way he was between games.
He is extremely popular with his teammates.
I can understand the discussion that not everyone likes this.
We will do it similarly to the Dortmund team, with whom we are also in contact.
We don't want to hype it up like that.
We will certainly talk to him about it.”
According to reports, Völler and national coach Jürgen Klopp will hold the conversation with Nmecha.
His goal celebration also caused discussions at the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
A prayer circle following the German group game against Curaçao in Houston, Texas was also discussed.
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