Fifa extends worldwide ban on Austria secret-filming offender

A former match official who secretly filmed female footballers now faces a worldwide ban.

What happened. Fifa extended the ban on a former SCR Altach employee found guilty of secretly filming and photographing women's team players, including minors, between 2018 and 2025.

• The man received a seven-month suspended sentence and fines.
• He was ordered to pay victims €625 each in compensation.
• The ban follows pressure from players' unions.

The worldwide ban ensures the offender cannot work in football anywhere, following the Austrian conviction.

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