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German midfielder Joshua Kimmich spoke out Saturday against a recent survey asking the people of Germany if they would prefer to have more white players as part of the national soccer team.
According to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN), a survey conducted by German broadcasting organization ARD in relation to an upcoming documentary entitled Unity and Justice and Diversity found that 21 percent of the 1,304 people polled wish Team Germany had more white players.
Kimmich, who is white, blasted the response and the survey itself, telling reporters:
"Anyone who's grown up with football knows this is absolute nonsense.