FIFA charged Germany in a disciplinary action on Monday, but not for the “hands covering lips” protest by the players before the Japan World Cup game last week.
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FIFA stated that it had filed a complaint against the German football association for failing to send players to the mandatory pre-game press conferences.
Coach Hansi Flick appeared alone on Saturday to meet international media in Doha ahead of the team playing Spain.
He said he did not want to burden players ahead of such an important game, which Germany drew 1-1.
Germany chose a training camp furthest away from Doha, where most of the 32 teams are staying.
The squad’s camp is located in a resort hotel on the northern tip of the peninsula about 110 kilometers (70 miles) from the capital.
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FIFA gave no timetable for a judgment, which is likely to be a small fine.
The German federation has been critical of FIFA over its refusal to let some European teams wear a captain’s armband in Qatar supporting the “One Love” anti-discrimination campaign.
It was aimed at drawing attention to the host nation’s record on human rights.
Germany’s players had lined up for a team photo each with their right hand over their mouth before the 2-1 loss to Japan last Wednesday.
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