Second League - Tragic accident: Kaiserslautern mourns for the caretaker
After the tragic death of long-term team caretaker Peter Miethe, 1. FC Kaiserslautern has cancelled its pre-season training camp in Mals, South Tyrol. According to the club's statement, the 62-year-old passed away on a Wednesday evening during training camp due to an accident. "FCK is in shock. Our hearts are broken," the club shared on social media.
Miethe had been with the Palatinate team for over 20 years and was responsible for many aspects concerning the team. "We mourn together with his family & friends for an extraordinary person," the Pokal finalist of the previous season wrote. Simultaneously, the club asked for "respect for the relatives regarding further inquiries."
The team, led by new coach Markus Anfang, was supposed to travel home to Kaiserslautern that day. The scheduled test match against Swiss first-league team FC St. Gallen on the following Sunday is likely to be cancelled.
Several clubs and the German Football League expressed their condolences on social media. "Our sympathy goes out to his dependents, friends, and the entire FCK family," the DFL wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
- The tragic accident during the training camp in South Tyrol has cast a shadow over the second Bundesliga season preparation for 1. FC Kaiserslautern.
- Despite the tragic event, 1. FC Kaiserslautern remains determined to honor their long-time team caretaker, Peter Miethe, who passed away due to an accident.
- In Germany, soccer teams and the German Football League (DFL) have expressed their condolences following the death of Miethe, who had dedicated over 20 years to 1. FC Kaiserslautern from Rhineland-Palatinate.
- The Italian soccer community also expressed their sympathies, recognizing the impact Miethe had as a respected figure in German soccer, including during his time working with several Italian teams in South Tyrol.
- The tragic accident has brought attention to the importance of safety measures during soccer training camps, prompting calls for improved protocols and precautions to protect players and staff alike.
- Amidst these challenging times, 1. FC Kaiserslautern reflects on the legacy of Peter Miethe, acknowledging the profound impact he had on the club and the sport of soccer in Germany and beyond.
