German MP called for a boycott of the World Cup because of Trump

On January 16, Jurgen Hardt, a representative of the parliamentary faction of the Christian Democratic and Christian Social Unions (CDU/CSU), proposed boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States due to American threats against Greenland.

"Canceling the tournament will only be considered as a last resort to bring in the President [of the United States Donald] Trump came to his senses regarding the Greenland problem," Hardt said in an interview with the German newspaper Bild.

The politician clarified that the American leader had shown the importance of hosting the championship for him.

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On January 14, two-time Stanley Cup winner and Olympic hockey champion in the Czech national team Dominik Hasek commented on the cancellation of 17,000 tickets for the FIFA World Cup in the United States. He noted that the United States should not host major sports tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games.

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