UEFA Bans Czech Women's Football Coach for Life Over Secret Filming

UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body announced a lifetime ban for Petr Vlachovsky on Tuesday. The decision bars the Czech coach from any football-related activity following an investigation into allegations of misconduct. The body also requested that FIFA extend the ban worldwide and ordered the Football Association of the Czech Republic to revoke Vlachovsky's coaching licence.

Vlachovsky had coached the women's team at FC Slovacko and previously served as coach of the Czech women's Under-19 team.

Czech media reported that Vlachovsky was convicted in May 2025 and received a suspended one-year prison sentence along with a five-year domestic coaching ban. The indictment stated that he confessed and expressed regret for filming FC Slovacko players in changing rooms, the youngest of whom was 17.

A spokesperson for FC Slovacko said the club terminated its cooperation with the former coach and cooperated with authorities after learning of the allegations in 2023. The spokesperson described the matter as deeply serious and said the club treated it with sensitivity and respect for those affected.

Football players' union FIFPRO welcomed the ban and UEFA's request for FIFA to impose an international ban. The union stated that the outcome sends a message that abusive behaviour has no place in football and that player wellbeing must remain a priority.