Germany WCup Soccer 2022

Bar-owner Steif Krueger poses for a photo outside the 'Krueger Bar'

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after an interview with the Associated Press in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022

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Krüger says he will not be showing any World Cup matches in his premises in protest against human rights abuses in Qatar

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Normally when the World Cup comes around, Germans proudly fly their country’s flag and enthusiastically back their team.

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Not this time. People boycotting the tournament and many fans say they won't watch in protest against human rights abuses in Qatar.

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