Arnautović's honest words: There is nothing to celebrate today!

Arnautović's honest words: There is nothing to celebrate today!

Graz, Österreich - On June 11, 2025, the Austrian national team held a minute's silence before the game against San Marino kicked off against Graz. Despite the emotional context, Austria clearly won the game 4-0. Marko Arnautovic, the team's star player, expressed himself very much after the game and spoke about his emotional stress.

Arnautovic said that "he had no desire to talk about football at all" and described the situation as "horror". For him, more important topics are on the agenda. He demanded that more to be talked about the safety of children instead of dealing with the football game. That day there is "nothing to celebrate", he made it clear, underlining the seriousness of the situation.

Arnautovic - a career with ups and downs

Marko Arnautovic, born in Vienna, began his career at the Floridsdorfer AC, where he played with his brother Danijel. In 1998 he moved to FK Austria Vienna, but due to behavioral problems, he was often faced with the change of club. After stations at First Vienna FC 1894 and another time at FK Austria Vienna, he also played for SK Rapid Vienna before moving to FC Twente to the Netherlands, where he had a very successful season in the U19.

his first league debut gave Arnautovic 2007 for FC Twente and from then on there were further change of club, including Inter Milan and Werder Bremen. His time is particularly worth mentioning at West Ham United and later at Shanghai Sipg, before moving to Bologna in 2021 and celebrating his return to Inter Milan in 2023, where he now also shines in the Champions League game.

Safety of children in sports

The important words of Arnautovic throw a light on the challenges that young athletes face. According to a report by the Dialogue Forum of the International Labor Organization (IAO), it is urgently needed to provide special protection for young athletes. Sport can contribute to the physical and mental development of children, but also recover risks that are often overlooked.

Intensive training pollution can lead to serious injuries and psychological problems in children. Under pressure from adults, children take part in competitions, often without sufficient recovery phases. Excessive physical stress and pressure to perform can result in psychological damage that can be regarded as a child abuse. The protection of children in sport is therefore emphasized as a necessary step.
Humanium is committed to the rights of children in sport and calls for safe conditions.

Arnautovic not only addressed the current social problems, but also illustrates a responsibility for society as a whole.