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Felix Nmecha denies goal celebrations promote ‘intolerance, discrimination and hate’

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Celebrations linked to ultra-conservative Christian group ‘Our message is of love’ Nmecha says in reply to criticism Borussia Dortmund and Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha has responded to criticism of goal celebrations linked to an evangelical network by saying they’ve been misunderstood and are not meant to promote “intolerance, discrimination, or hate in any form.” Nmecha, a devout Christian, was criticised by the Dortmund official supporters’ group at the weekend for celebrating goals with a gesture signifying the “The King’s Return” campaign linked to Ballers in God (BIG), a network of…

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