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DFB investigations: Scandal surrounding VfL Osnabrück's ex-coach Antwerp!
The DFB is investigating VfL Osnabrück and former coach Marco Antwerp after conflicts and separation in the cup final context.
DFB investigations: Scandal surrounding VfL Osnabrück's ex-coach Antwerp!
Tensions at VfL Osnabrück are coming to a head: The German Football Association (DFB) has initiated investigations against former coach Marco Antwerp. Liga3 online reports that the background to the investigation is still unclear, but there are many indications that it is about conflicts within the team that ultimately cost Antwerp its job.
A few days after the cup final against Blau-Weiß Lohne, which ended 2-4, Antwerp was released from his position on May 30, 2023. The reason? “Massive atmospheric disturbances” between the coach and the players, which had lastingly disrupted cooperation. Despite a successful rescue mission in the 3rd league, the pressure was apparently too great to repair the relationship. VfL Osnabrück made a vague statement about this and referred to “events of the last few days” without going into detail. NOZ provides further information on the circumstances of the dismissal and sheds light on the DFB investigations that are now underway.
Legal proceedings are imminent
As part of the investigation, there was already a first arbitration hearing at the DFB arbitration court between Antwerp, his assistant coach Frank Döpper and VfL. Both coaches have sued against the dismissal without notice, which further fuels the matter. Whether an amicable solution can be found here remains questionable. If that doesn't work, proceedings could take place before the labor court, which will examine the legality of the termination. Publicity in the proceedings is to be expected, which could potentially reveal the background to the conflicts. This is certainly in the interest of the fans, who are eagerly awaiting developments.
The pitfalls in the football business are not new - for example, a case against their coach Mitch Kniat was recently dropped at Arminia Bielefeld. He was suspected of having shown unsportsmanlike conduct, but the DFB was unable to provide any evidence of this. Sports show informed about the discontinuation of the proceedings, which is an interesting contrast considering the ongoing investigation against Osnabrück.
What happens next at VfL Osnabrück remains exciting and will ultimately depend on the developments in the DFB proceedings, the outcome of which could potentially have far-reaching consequences for the club and the people involved.