Former Czech coach banned for life after secretly filming female players
Former coach Petr Vlachovsky has been banned for life from all football-related activities by UEFA. He was found guilty of secretly recording women footballers in changing rooms and showers while coaching at 1. FC Slovácko. The case has caused significant trauma for the affected players, with some only learning of the recordings after his arrest. UEFA has requested that FIFA extend the ban globally and asked the Czech Football Association to revoke his coaching licence.
Match highlights
- Petr Vlachovsky was found guilty of covertly filming female players over four years.
- UEFA’s disciplinary body issued a lifetime ban and described the behaviour as bringing the game into disrepute.
- He had previously received a suspended one-year prison sentence and a five-year coaching ban in the Czech Republic.
- The recordings were made using a camera hidden in a backpack, with the youngest victim aged 17.
- The emotional impact on victims has been severe, with many players reporting trauma after learning about the recordings.
