The West German Football Association (WDFV) has come under fire for its verdict ordering Borussia Mönchengladbach II manager Heiko Vogel to train the Mönchengladbach women's team as a punishment for unsportsmanlike conduct directed toward a referee, according to ESPN.
The WDFV decision stems from an incident between Vogel, two assistant coaches and referee Marcel Benkhoff during the U23 side's win over Bergisch Gladbach in January. The punishment also includes a two-match dugout ban and a fine along with the mandate to train the women's team for six sessions.
It has not been a good week for Borussia Mönchengladbach after the club's Champions League exit on a 4–0 aggregate to Manchester City on Wednesday.