Shock in football: functional with weapon threatens players!

Shock in football: functional with weapon threatens players!

A shocking incident shakes women's football in Austria: A functional of the SPG Ladies FC Lustenau/FC Dornbirn syndicate is said to have threatened several players with a firearm in a meeting. Gerhard Ölz, FC Dornbirn chairman, confirmed that the person concerned was released from his tasks "on both sides". The incident occurred before an important Bundesliga game, which is due to take place next Sunday against FC Blau-Weiß Linz/Kleinmünchen. Despite the continuing lack of personnel, which was caused by the return of affected players to their home countries and five dissolved contracts, the game will take place according to schedule, according to Managing Director Werner Brunold.
According to reports, the official has threatened to use the weapon if the game was not won. These allegations were denied by the accused. Oilz appealed that "neither mental nor physical violence should have a place in sport, but also not in our society". The police have initiated investigations, but did not comment on it. The advocacy representatives of the footballers (VDF) and the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) were also informed about the incident and emphasized that they would like to contribute constructively and would be punished with all consequences.

Against the background of these worrying developments, the association has offered support and works closely with the authorities to create complete clarity. Oilz made it clear that the protection of the players is at the top, while the team continues to stick to its goals behind the scenes. The incident shows the urgent need for a clear and safe environment in sport, which is underpinned by the clear words of the ÖFB: "The ÖFB focuses on supporting in this situation". These occurrences are highlighting the challenges that sports clubs face when it comes to the security of their athletes, and clarify that there is no space for violence in the world of football, as is Vorarlberg.orf reports.