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2026-11-13 · DW

Germany's Nmecha won't repeat controversial goal celebration

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With the controversy sparked by Felix Nmecha's celebrations after his goals in Dortmund's 2-1 win over Elfersberg last weekend, the subject was always going to be top of reporters' minds when Germany coach Jürgen Klopp faced reporters ahead of Friday's match against Serbia. Nmecha celebrated the goals by mimicking taking a crown off his head and kneeling to place it on the ground. This was understood by many to be a nod to a Ballers in God (BIG) campaign called "The King's Return." BIG, a Christian group for footballers , has said it aims to "demonstrate love and respect towards everyone," but critics say it discriminates against homosexuality and transgender people. The discussions the celebrations sparked did not go unnoticed by the Germany boss.

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