Footballers in Vorarlberg: weapon accelerates escape from a cabin!

Footballers in Vorarlberg: weapon accelerates escape from a cabin!

Vorarlberg, Österreich - In Vorarlberg in Austria, a dramatic incident in football makes headlines. A functional of an association is accused of having threatened several players with a firearm. According to reports from Laola1 and SWR occurred in the team's cabin before an upcoming first division game. According to players and witnesses, the official is said to have threatened that he would use the weapon if the game was not won.

The scenes described by the affected footballers are alarming. The official, whose identity has not yet been announced publicly, came into the cabin with the firearm and asked the players to win the match. In view of this threat, the players immediately fled and informed the association of footballers (VDF), who then also notified the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). In a statement, the ÖFB stated that the incidents are pending and that the association was to support the association in this difficult situation.
The police confirmed the receipt of the message and initiated investigations immediately. According to reports, five players have already dissolved their contract with the association.

Investigations and consequences

The facts that have become known about this incident shaked the football community. While the police investigation is running, it remains unclear what consequences for the accused official and the association will follow. The Austrian Football Association emphasized that possible misconduct is punished in the full framework of its sanctions. There are currently no official statements from the parties concerned, and the accused official refused to comment on the allegations.