German Player Criticizes Trump Before FIFA World Cup in US

Bayern Munich midfielder and German international Leon Goretzka says European teams are emboldened heading to the World Cup.

Leon Goretzka, Germany’s midfielder, expressed confidence in European teams, suggesting they will be favorites in the upcoming World Cup hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. He acknowledged that other nations have improved but believes Europe remains dominant in football. Despite calls for a boycott from figures like Oke Gottlich and Sepp Blatter, Goretzka expects a successful tournament that will promote football. Germany will compete in Group E against Ivory Coast, Curacao, and Ecuador.