News🇩🇪 Bundesliga3h ago · October 12, 2026
Jens Härtel resigns after discrimination allegations; 12-week ban
An anonymous letter accuses Union Berlin’s youth coach. Jens Härtel steps down as the DFB imposes a 12-week functional ban.
Jens Härtel, Union Berlin youth coach, faces a 12-week functional ban following discrimination allegations attributed to him in an anonymous letter, according to kicker.
In response, Härtel immediately resigned from his position. The DFB’s disciplinary body also moved: the Sportgericht of the German federation reacted after the accusations became known.
The case is based on a letter from an unidentified sender, linked to Härtel’s work within the club’s academy setup.
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