German Football Association: It is unacceptable to hold World Cup in country that supports terrorism

Baku. 6 June. REPORT.AZ/ The German Football Association (DFB) will discuss with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and the German government the situation associated with the political crisis in Qatar.

Report informs citing the Reuters, DFB president Reinhard Grindel said.

“There are five years before the start of the World Cup, during this time it is necessary to find a political decision, and not threaten to boycott. One thing is clear - the football community must agree that such large tournaments should not be held in countries that actively support terrorism”, - Grindel said.

Already eight countries - the UAE, Egypt, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Libya, Maldives and Mauritius - broke off diplomatic relations with Qatar. They accused the emirate of supporting terrorism.

The World Cup in Qatar should be held in 2022 from November 21 to December 18.