Felix Nmecha: Dortmund asks him to change his goal celebration
Dortmund's management met him on Monday and asked him not to repeat the crown gesture, linked to a Christian movement that has been criticised.
Borussia Dortmund have asked Felix Nmecha, 26, to stop repeating the celebration he uses after scoring: miming a crown and placing it on the ground. The gesture refers to the kingship of Jesus Christ and to the evangelical Christian movement Ballers in God, which has been criticised for allegedly homophobic, transphobic and anti-abortion positions.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb, citing Sky Sport DE, the club met the midfielder on Monday. Dortmund say they do not question his faith or any link to the movement, but they do not want their image associated with promoting the organisation. The row has also reached the German federation, where sporting director Rudi Völler defended Nmecha against accusations of homophobia.
JĂŒrgen Klopp is also reportedly ready to speak with the player in the coming hours.
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