„Elitesklavereien und Profifußball“ von Alexander Rothenberg

In the organizer's words:

Reading from "Elitesklavereien und Profifußball" by Alexander Rothenberg, exciting guests on the podium, moderated by Ajla Kolenda - and time for exchange and discussion.

How fair is the professional soccer system really? Behind the glamour of the big stadiums and the successes on the pitch lie dependencies and an enormous physical and psychological burden - not only for professional players, but also for children and young people in the youth training centers.

Alexander Rothenberg's recently published dissertation "Elitesklavereien und Profifußball" (Elite slavery and professional soccer) serves as the starting point for a critical evening that sheds light on how the professional soccer system deals with bodies and careers. In his research, Alex shows that the pressure on young talents and established professionals often comes at the expense of health and personal development.
After a short reading, the topic will be explored in greater depth in a panel discussion: What is going wrong in youth performance centers? What responsibility do clubs and associations have for the physical and mental health of players? And what needs to change to make soccer more humane and sustainable?

A discussion that brings together fans, experts and critics - and raises the question of whether soccer is aware of its responsibility or whether it goes beyond the boundaries of those involved.

Afterwards, there will be space for exchange and reflection - and the opportunity to end the evening together.