The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has imposed a lifetime ban on Petr Vlachovsky, the former head coach of the Czech women’s club Slovácko. This decision marks one of the harshest penalties in the sport’s history, following a disturbing investigation into Vlachovsky’s actions.
Details: According to reports from The Athletic, the 42-year-old coach’s ban stems from revelations of covert filming of female players in locker rooms. The investigation found that Vlachovsky engaged in this misconduct from 2019 to 2023, using a hidden camera placed in his backpack to record players undressing.
Fifteen players were identified as victims of this invasive behavior, with the youngest being just 17 years old at the time of the incidents. The severity of the situation has prompted UEFA to take decisive action against Vlachovsky to uphold the integrity of the sport.