June 25, (THEWILL) – Swiss national team coaches had three laptops stolen in Dusseldorf during EURO 2024, the team confirmed on Tuesday. However, no sensitive data or information about their upcoming match against Italy was compromised.
The affected coaches were part of a junior national team delegation travelling across Germany to observe matches. Video analysts responsible for preparing tactical information remained unaffected at Switzerland’s base camp in Stuttgart.
A team spokesperson emphasised that no critical data was lost, stating that “no sensitive data or information about the upcoming match against Italy has been lost.” This reassurance comes as Switzerland prepares to face Italy in Berlin on Saturday in the knockout stages.
Switzerland has reached the knockout rounds of their sixth consecutive major tournament. Their success at EURO 2024 continues despite this minor setback, with the team’s focus fully set on their upcoming match.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of data security in modern football, especially during major tournaments where teams rely heavily on technology and analytics to gain competitive advantages.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
