Josef Pröll: surprise president of the ÖFB after turbulent elections!

Josef Pröll: surprise president of the ÖFB after turbulent elections!

Bregenz, Österreich - Austrian football is facing a significant change: Josef Pröll, former Vice Chancellor, was nominated as the new President of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB). This was announced in the upcoming program "Sport am Sonntag", which will be broadcast on April 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in ORF 1. The election process for this post was characterized by turbulence, so that Pröll went into the race as a surprise candidate. In the upcoming discussion, the direction that Pröll wants to take for the ÖFB is discussed by prominent discussants such as the former ÖFB President Leo Windtner and the ÖFB Presidium member Horst Lumper, as OTS reported.

The official election will take place on May 18, 2025 at the Federal General Meeting in Bregenz. As chairman of the Supervisory Board of the ÖFB, Pröll has played an important role according to a structural reform that is supposed to redesign the operational management of the association. His first task will be to improve the working atmosphere within the ÖFB.

election process and challenges

There were numerous discussions in the election as the new president. Although Josef Pröll was considered a favorite, Brigitte Annerl and Johannes Wutzlhofer were also candidates. Ultimately, Pröll received the votes of six of the ten voters, while others abstained. It is particularly worth mentioning that Pröll was not present at the decisive meeting in the Presidium because he took part in a panel discussion in the EU Parliament. This absence raises questions about the internal dynamics in the ÖFB, which was addressed by become.

The structural reform, which could withdraw more skills to the new president, is another topic that is being discussed. Interim President Wolfgang Bartosch had taken on an optimistic attitude in this regard when he announced a majority for the reform. It remains to be seen to what extent these reforms will influence the decision skills of the new leader href = "https://www.laola1.at/de/fussball/oefb-nationalteam/sonstiges/oefb-praidente-wahl-seiten-kandist--nicht-/"> Laola1 . There is also mentioned that in the discussion about the presidential election, surprising candidates could also come into play.

perspectives for the ÖFB

Josef Pröll has a lot of experience, not only from his political background, but also from his time as Vice President of Austria Vienna from 2018 to 2021 and as a member of the supervisory board since 2012. He has been heading Leipnik-Lundenburger Invest Beteiligungs AG, a subsidiary of the Raiffeisen Group, which is one of the main sponsors of the ÖFB. This could be important for future financial support and stability.

In the context of football in Austria, excitement is eagerly awaited how Pröll will tackle the challenges that range from internal mache battles to structural improvements in the bandage. The first steps of his term will be crucial to gain trust among the stakeholders of Austrian football and further increase the performance of the national team-especially with a view to the upcoming Nation League playoff against Serbia.