Goretzka: "The football can and must set signs"

For international Leon Goretzka of Bavaria Munich, the role of the Federal President is very important in view of the increasingly important polarization. He can reassure things and ensure a better cohesion. I find, in this regard, the Frank-Walter Steinmeier has so far done very well. He works very well Often as a necessary corrective and touched me with some speeches, "said Goretzka the welt on Sunday.

The 27-year-old was one of the 1472 persons entitled to voting on Sunday in Berlin in the election of the Federal President.

Goretzka is one of the few football professionals who express themselves critical about social and political issues - such as sustainability. "I think a big step forward would be - even in the mindset of the company - if climate protection would become even more associated with advantages and not with economic disadvantages," said the former Schalke: "Politics and economy would still have to be there in my view Throw much more together. "

Also in football there are "great potential for improvement. But I have the feeling that the topic in the decision-makers plays an ever stronger role. Also at FC Bayern is the topic at the top of the agenda. That's important, especially as the football can set signs And must, "Goretzka said.

The subject of Qatar described the national player as "very difficult, similar to that of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing". You are still talking about further urgently needed improvements in topics such as workers' rights and dealing with homosexuality ".

It may "might be naiv blades", added Goretzka, "but I believe that a sporting event can have a positive influence in terms of changes. Here we are all required: associations, players, fans as well as politics, business and media."

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