Hedl after red card: Bundesliga lifts ban – comeback on Wednesday!

Hedl after red card: Bundesliga lifts ban – comeback on Wednesday!

On April 22, 2025, the Bundesliga Criminal Senate announced decisions regarding last weekend's disciplinary measures. Particular focus is on the case of Niklas Hedl, the Rapid goalkeeper, whose case was dropped because of a red card in the game against WAC. The automatic game ban for Hedl has been lifted, which allows him to take part in Wednesday's game against Blau-Weiß Linz.

The history of red cards in the Bundesliga is a multi-faceted one. Red cards, a staple of the game since 1970, punished serious violations of the rules such as violent behavior or thwarting an obvious scoring opportunity. According to bundesliga.com, the minimum penalty for a red card can be one game, with the duration of the ban being decided on a case-by-case basis. Dejan Radonjic from SV Stripfing will miss one game after his red card against Stripfing.

More bans and returns

In other decisions, SKN St. Pölten's Turgay Gemicibasi has been granted permission to play again next weekend as he has already served his suspension following the red card in the duel against SV Ried. In addition, Robin Voisine from Austria Lustenau can play in the derby against Bregenz after serving his unconditional ban in the Ried away game.

It is important to note that team coaches can also be caught if they break the rules. SKN coach Tugberk Tanrivermis received an additional game ban for failing to follow an association order in the game against Liefering. This example illustrates that disciplinary measures not only affect players, but can also hold the coaching team accountable.

Insight into the rules

The introduction of yellow and red cards was made at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. These cards were intended to improve international communication during the game. The yellow card serves as a warning for illegal behavior, while the red card results in immediate exclusion. If a player is sent off, he or she may not be substituted back into the game and the possible penalties range from one game to a ban of up to six months, depending on the severity of the offense, as spielrules.cc explains.

The range of rule violations that can lead to exclusion ranges from gross foul play to offensive behavior. The importance of the regulations is clear: they not only protect the players, but also the integrity of the game itself.

Overall, the Criminal Senate's decision shows the strict standards that apply in the Bundesliga and the continuous monitoring by the responsible bodies to ensure a fair and safe playing environment.