Overview

• In a Deutschlandfunk interview on August 5, Corboz said he has received messages telling him to stop pushing environmental issues and focus on football instead.
• As CEO of Elevengreen, he has advised clubs on sustainability measures ranging from energy-efficient stadium upgrades to greener travel planning.
• He highlights professional football’s reliance on frequent short-haul flights and large-scale stadium operations as major environmental vulnerabilities.
• Corboz criticizes fellow players for avoiding public climate discussions to sidestep perceived political controversy.
• He warns that without immediate green reforms, many athletes may not engage with climate issues until years from now.