Felix Nmecha celebrates scoring for Borussia Dortmund against Elversberg in the Bundesliga on Saturday
Felix Nmecha celebrates scoring for Borussia Dortmund against Elversberg in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Photograph: Thilo Schmülgen/Reuters
Felix Nmecha celebrates scoring for Borussia Dortmund against Elversberg in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Photograph: Thilo Schmülgen/Reuters
Felix Nmecha denies goal celebrations promote ‘intolerance, discrimination and hate’
  • 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.”