Wolfgang Bartosch remains ÖFB President – ​​no violations found!

Wolfgang Bartosch remains ÖFB President – ​​no violations found!

The Austrian Wolfgang Bartosch will remain acting president of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) until further notice. On Monday afternoon, the Appeals Senate, chaired by Thomas Partl, decided that there were no violations of the statutes in the ÖFB Executive Board's decisions of November 29, 2024. These results refute the concerns of Gerhard Götschhofer, the president of the Upper Austrian regional football association, who suggested that there had been a breach of the statutes.

Bartosch confirmed in office

The decision of the Appeals Senate ensures that Bartosch will remain in office until the next Federal General Meeting. According to the judgment, there were no violations within the meaning of paragraph 22 paragraph 2 of the ÖFB statutes. This clarification is crucial to ensure stability and continuity within the association, as Bartosch's possible dismissal would have had far-reaching consequences. The appeals panel clearly found that the election was conducted properly, as well kicker.de reported.

The ambiguities surrounding the election and the subsequent doubts have now been completely dispelled. Bartosch can therefore continue his work in the ÖFB, which is important for the current football situation in Austria. At a time when Austrian football is facing challenges, a stable management team is essential. The appeal panel confirmed that all operations were in accordance with the relevant regulations, thereby ruling out any speculation about possible irregularities, such as laola1.at reported.