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The Independent UK
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UNBELIEVABLE: Dutch not expected to emulate germany with world cup protest a974456d 6e8e 48d2 a753 2ea757c483e2 | History Defined

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The Netherlands is not expected to emulate Germany by making a gesture to protest host nation Qatar's human rights record before Friday's World Cup game against Ecuador.

Germany’s players covered their mouths for the team photo ahead of their match against Japan on Wednesday to protest against FIFA for its clampdown on the “One Love” armbands. Seven European teams, including the Netherlands and Germany, had planned to wear the item in a move seen as a rebuke to Qatar.

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