Koller defends Constantini

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Marcel Koller has taken a stand on his predecessor’s policies. The coach of the Austrian football national team said about Dietmar Constantini’s decision to nominate 47 players in 23 matches: “Constantini had to create change in the team. You have to search and try out things if it is your intention to give young players […]

Vast doubts as Koller set to take over

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The nomination of Marcel Koller as new manager of the football national team has sparked mixed reactions. The Federal Football Association (ÖFB) and the former Swiss international agreed on a two-year contract. Koller was officially presented to the press and public in Oberwart, Burgenland, yesterday afternoon (Tues). The team currently prepare for the remaining two […]

Prohaska tackles Bulls

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One of Austria’s best footballers of all time has launched a devastating attack on Red Bull Salzburg (RBS). Ex-AS Roma star Herbert Prohaska criticised the club yesterday (Thurs) for not letting midfielder Georg Teigl and defender Martin Hinteregger perform for Austria in the upcoming Under-20s World Cup. Prohaska – voted Austria’s Footballer of the 20th […]

Lower Austrian man injured trying out illegal gun

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A Lower Austrian man faces charges for illegal possession of a weapon after he admitted having injured himself with a gun, it was announced today (Tues).The 33-year-old shot himself in the left hand as he tried out the weapon in an agricultural field near Sollenau on Friday. He drove to a nearby clinic for treatment […]