WE NEED TO RESPECT RULES - XHAKA OF ARSENAL RESPONDS TO GERMANY'S LGBTQ PROTEST

Granit Xhaka. Image Credit: Getty

Granit Xhaka, the captain of Switzerland, has vowed that his squad will not engage in any type of protest against FIFA over the decision to forbid OneLove from wearing a captain's armband in Qatar.

Switzerland, according to the Arsenal midfielder, will prioritize the reason they are in Qatar and adhere to the regulations.

According to Xhaka, he and his colleagues are not in Qatar to "teach anyone a lesson."

FIFA's strict position on forbidding players from donning OneLove armbands has drawn praise and criticism from several nations.

The Germans covered their mouths for the team portrait just before their match against Japan on Wednesday to protest the decision on the field.

And when the knowledgeable Arsenal midfielder was questioned about Germany's objection during Switzerland's post-match press conference, he responded: "I don't think we need to do anything as the Swiss team.

"We need to respect the rules and concentrate on our football, that's all I intend to do.

"We're here to play football and not hand out lessons to anyone."