Court loss forces TSG Hoffenheim to rescind ban on player consultants

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2025 September 25 . 11:10 PM

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Court loss compels TSG Hoffenheim to lift prohibition on player consultants

Court loss forces TSG Hoffenheim to rescind ban on player consultants

The Regional Court of Heidelberg has ruled that TSG Hoffenheim must lift the stadium ban imposed on player agent Roger Wittmann, a decision that could potentially ease tensions between the two parties.

The ban, which was imposed due to allegations that Wittmann repeatedly insulted persons from TSG's management, has been a point of contention for some time. Despite repeated attempts by the judge to mediate between both parties, an amicable settlement could not be reached.

Wittmann, who is the CEO of the player agency "Rogon" based in Frankenthal (Rhineland-Palatinate), did not admit to the insults in court and offered a cease-and-desist declaration, which was rejected by TSG. The court's verdict, however, has stated that the insults and one threat were not a sufficient reason for a stadium ban in this specific case.

It's important to note that the court's verdict is not yet final, allowing TSG and Wittmann to appeal to the Higher Regional Court of Karlsruhe within one month.

The court's ruling has not been met with immediate acceptance by TSG. Markus Schütz, chairman of TSG's management, stated that the club respects the verdict, but will carefully examine the grounds of the decision and decide on further steps.

The court has also ruled that Wittmann is still banned from accessing TSG's training center in Zuzenhausen (Rhein-Neckar district).

The court proceedings last week saw heated verbal exchanges between both parties in the courtroom. The TSG's lawyer accused Wittmann's lawyers of "pure mudslinging", while a lawyer for Wittmann spoke of a "dirty campaign" by the TSG.

Wittmann currently advises several players in the Hoffenheim squad, including Fisnik Asllani, Tim Lemperle, and Luiz Gustavo. The club, which remains an independent entity that is not guided by external pressure or one-sided interests, has yet to comment on how this ruling might affect its relationship with Wittmann and his clients.

In a recent interview with Sport1, Hoffenheim shareholder Dietmar Hopp described the club's actions as "a big mess". Wittmann has long been considered a close friend of Hopp, adding another layer of complexity to the ongoing saga.

As of Thursday, Roger Wittmann's law firm did not respond to an inquiry from our website regarding the court's decision and any potential future actions.

The ruling comes as a relief for Wittmann, who has been at the centre of a storm of controversy in recent months. The saga is far from over, however, with both parties having the opportunity to appeal the decision within the next month. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.