A staff member of the Albanian national team is suspected of sexually harassing a hotel employee at the sports center where the red and black team stayed during Euro 2024.
The Prosecutor's Office of Dortmund has started investigations into the case, reports "Antenneunna.de".
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Letter to the Reader — Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributeAlbania stayed at the Kamen-Kaiserau sports center during the European Championship. Shortly before the final group game against Spain, a member of Albania's staff allegedly grabbed the hotel employee by the arm.
"Then the sexual acts took place against her will", says the German media report.
The public prosecution has not provided any information about the health status of the employee. They are investigating to what extent the accused acted against the woman's will. There is currently no arrest warrant. The accused - who is neither a player, nor a coach, nor an official - has returned to Albania.
Albania in "Euro 2024" was eliminated in the groups after losing to Italy and Spain, while drawing with Croatia.