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Why Did German National Team Cover Their Mouths During Team Photo?

Why Did German National Team Cover Their Mouths During Team Photo?

Goal 90 vor 3 Jahren

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One of the biggest talking points so far in this World Cup is
Germany vs. Japan game. The Japanese pulled off a really big
upset, coming back from a goal down to secure a victory against
the 4-time world champions, and fans have not been able to stop
talking about it.

But there’s something else that happened before the game even
kicked off that fans have also been talking about. More like
asking about, it because not many understand the relevance of
that gesture. Well, we’re here to explain.

For those who missed it, before that game, the German players all
put their hands over their mouths while they posed for their team
photo. Why did they do that? Well, obviously, to send a message.

What message? That they will not be silenced.

Silenced about what? Okay, you know what? Let’s just start from
the beginning.