Is German football heading towards another sport-political disaster? During an event in the Bundestag, Oke Göttlich, President of FC St. Pauli and DFB Vice-President, sharply criticized the widespread silence surrounding pressing questions with an eye on the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He noted a pervasive fear, stating, «Everyone is afraid. No one dares to say what they truly feel.» Göttlich’s comments highlight his concern that critical issues related to the upcoming major tournament are being avoided, potentially leading German football into another difficult situation on the political stage.
