A prominent German footballer faces club restrictions on his freedom of speech after posting Christian prayers on social media for Charlie Kirk, the conservative US commentator killed on 10 September.

The athlete, Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund, was reportedly told to seek approval for future religious or political posts, reigniting debate over free expression in sports.

Nmecha, a devout Christian with a history of sharing conservative views online, posted two Instagram tributes. The first read: “Rest in peace with the Lord. Such a sad day. May the Lord comfort the Kirk family and the body of Christ in this time.”