Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha defends celebrations linked to evangelical group

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Germany and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has defended goal celebrations associated with an evangelical network after they drew criticism from a Dortmund supporters’ group. He said the gestures have been misunderstood and are not intended to promote intolerance, discrimination, or hate.

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany (AP) — Germany and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha has responded to criticism of goal celebrations linked to an evangelical network by saying they’ve been misunderstood and are not meant to promote “intolerance, discrimination, or hate in any form.”Nmecha, a devout Christian, was criticized by the Dortmund official supporters’ group at the weekend for celebrating goals with a gesture signifying the “The King’s Return” campaign linked to “Ballers in God,” a netwo