Germany cover mouths in World Cup protest

German players cover their mouths as they pose for a team group ahead of the FIFA World Cup Group E match at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha. Picture   Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Germany's players covered their mouths for a World Cup team photograph on Wednesday in protest at being blocked from wearing an anti-discrimination armband.

The national team players made the gesture as they prepared for kick-off in their opening match against Japan at the Khalifa Stadium.