Austria wins the European Football Championship title with 27:0!

Austria wins the European Football Championship title with 27:0!

Austria has once again secured the title of European champion in American football. On October 29, 2025, the AFBÖ selection, led by team boss Max Sommer, won the final against Finland 27-0. This is not only a significant achievement for the team, but also a successful defense of the title, after Austria had already won the title in 2023 with a 28-0 win against the same country. There is great rejoicing in the Austrian sports community as the team achieved this triumph just a few days after the semi-final against Germany, which they won 30-9.

Max Sommer, who reacted emotionally to winning the title, particularly praised the team dynamics. According to him, this victory was the result of hard work and strong cooperation. Sandro Platzgummer, a former NFL running back, described the finale as a “mega moment” and suggested that it might have been his last appearance with the national team.

The finale in detail

In the final, Austria managed to take a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Yannick Mayr scored the first touchdown, followed by another touchdown by Philipp Haun. Fortunately, an interception by the Austrian players at the beginning of the second half had no negative consequences for the team. Florian Bierbaumer scored the third touchdown after halftime, while Fabian Eder made the final score 27-0 in the final quarter.

Italy was able to prevail against Germany in an exciting small final with a narrow 17:14 and thus secured the bronze medal. This outcome of the games shows the strength of European American football and highlights the achievements of these countries.

Sport in the digital age

In the world of sports, the e-sports genre also remains very active. Starting with the recent release of Pro Evolution Soccer 2017, considered the latest version of the award-winning game series, developers are committed to interactive reality in controls and visual standards. The Fox Engine enables higher game quality and more authenticity for fans of realistic football in video form. The game is available on platforms such as PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, which greatly increases accessibility for players.

The game offers various modes including single player, local and online multiplayer, providing varied gaming experiences. Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 aims to defend the title of “Best Sports Game” for the third year in a row, with the theme “Control Reality”.

Documentaries about social issues

Away from sports, a PBS documentary by Bill Moyers covers the challenges faced by many working families between 1991 and 2024. This documentary shows the real-life struggles and disappearance of the middle class through the personal experiences of two families. Critics warn that politicians often exploit people's anger without offering real solutions, which could lead to social segregation.

The discussion of these issues is dominated by a forum predominantly attended by older, college-educated men, whose median wealth is probably over a million dollars. The discrepancy between the discussions in this forum and the real living conditions of many Americans is perceived as worrying.

The combination of sporting success and social challenges shows how diverse and exciting the world of both athletic and social discourse is.

For more details on football success, visit VOL.at, information about PES 2017 can be found at Konami, and for the PBS documentary visit Gator Country.