World Cup 2022: Netherlands v Ecuador – Dutch boss Louis van Gaal says no protest planned

World Cup 2022: Netherlands v Ecuador – Dutch boss Louis van Gaal says no protest planned

Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal during training with his players
Van Gaal’s side beat Senegal 2-0 in their 2022 World Cup opener

The Netherlands will not mirror Germany’s protest at the World Cup when they play Ecuador on Friday, says manager Louis van Gaal.

The gesture followed Fifa threatening players with a booking for wearing the OneLove armband during games in Qatar.

“No,” said Van Gaal when asked if his team were planning any protest.

“We put a full stop after all the political issues last Thursday. We have this purpose and we’re not going to have that tarnished by the actions of Fifa, or whichever other organisation.

“But I’ve already responded – I…

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