"Der Spiegel" magazine:
- The federal government rules out the possibility of holding the World Hockey Championship with the participation of Russia. In the dispute over the World Cup, which is to be held in Germany in 2027, the authorities have taken a hard line, considering that it cannot be held if Russia is allowed to participate.
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- When hosting sports competitions, the hosts are obliged to treat all participants equally. Even the United States allowed Iran, with whom it was at war, to play in the World Cup. Anyone who aspires to be a true champion must compete against the best. And Russia is world champion five times!