Denmark no longer excludes an early and voluntary departure from the World Cup in Qatar. The Danish Federation (DBU) is furious at FIFA over the penalty imposed on wearing the OneLove captain’s armband. “We can now consider the option of leaving FIFA,” DBU president Jesper Møller said at a press conference in Qatar.
FIFA only announced on Tuesday that the OneLove tie would result in a yellow card. Because of the sporting punishment, the seven initiators decided to withdraw the band. However, this does not mean that the world football association is rid of the seven associations. “I’ve never experienced a situation like this,” says Møller. “And I’ve been doing this job since 1998. I’m not only disappointed, but also angry. It’s unacceptable that they put us on the spot like that. That we were told so late is totally unacceptable. It’s reprehensible. “
Denmark wants to take action against FIFA. “We will be seeking legal clarification as a result of the pressure that was brought to bear regarding the OneLove band.” Denmark opened the World Cup on Tuesday with a 0-0 draw against Tunisia. Even quitting is now being considered. “But we will first have to discuss that with the other federations. In any case, we will not leave FIFA alone.”
The Danish federation has been at odds with FIFA for a long time. The fact that Gianni Infantino is running for a third term as president of the football association, also as the only candidate, is not well received in Scandinavia. Denmark will absolutely not support Infantino, Møller openly declares. “We abstain from a vote,” it sounds.
