"As it stands, Vlachovsky could be back coaching in Czechia by the end of 2030, while there are no current legal restrictions stopping him from coaching abroad even before that. The victims did not have the opportunity to attend a public trial and could not file an appeal against what players view as extremely lenient sentencing."
"The Czech Association of Soccer Players, supported by global players union FIFPRO, is challenging the Czech soccer association to implement a lifetime football ban for Vlachovsky and all sexual offenders. FIFPRO is exploring possible legal avenues on behalf of players to achieve a global ban."
"Non-contact sexual abuse is still abuse, and players must be protected."
Petr Vlachovsky, a former coach at 1. FC Slovacko, was sentenced to one year suspended jail time and a five-year domestic coaching ban for filming women in changing rooms and showers over four years. The verdict was issued without a trial in 2025 and became public last month when players spoke out. The Czech Association of Soccer Players, supported by FIFPRO, is demanding a lifetime football ban for Vlachovsky and all sexual offenders. FIFPRO is exploring legal options for a global ban, noting that Vlachovsky could resume coaching in Czechia by 2030 and faces no restrictions coaching abroad. Victims were denied a public trial and appeal rights.
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