Enno Kossert scandal: Ex-football professional found dead in Wismar!

Enno Kossert scandal: Ex-football professional found dead in Wismar!

The tragic death of Enno Kossert, a former football professional, shocked the city of Wismar and raised questions. Kossert, who played in the American Football League for 18 years and made a name for himself as “The German Panzer,” was recently found dead in his apartment. Reports from ZDF According to reports, he was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head. Kossert was very popular with his fans, but neighbors described him as unpredictable.

His ex-girlfriend, Nadja Reisinger, spoke about Kossert in a negative light, highlighting the tensions in the family. Since his financial bankruptcy, he has no longer paid maintenance for his 18-year-old daughter Lucy. There are also reports of an argument between Kossert and Reisinger that may have contributed to his death.

An argument escalates

The evening before his death, young footballer Maiky rioted in front of Kossert's door. Things had come to a head as Maiky, who had hopes of a professional career, sought help from the experienced player. But instead of receiving support, Maiky was convinced that Kossert was actively trying to undermine his career. These conflicts and emotional situations shed light on the deep issues that many athletes struggle with.

The psychological stress in professional sports is an issue that is increasingly coming to the fore. According to sports psychologist Fabian Decker from Vorarlberg, who set up a hotline for footballers with mental challenges, many professionals are under immense pressure, which is increased by the expectations of fans and social media. The pressure to secure contracts and regular places can have fatal consequences and there are parallels to tragic cases like that of Robert Enke and Andreas Biermann, whose fates raised awareness of mental health in sport.

A call for awareness

The debate about mental health in sport is becoming increasingly important. Measures such as the Robert Enke Foundation and the involvement of sports psychologists in youth performance centers are steps in the right direction, but there is still a long way to go to openly address the issue. Decker notes that many professionals do not find any balance from football and only feel the effects of the psychological stress years after their career. Society is called upon to develop a new awareness and to offer athletes the support they need.

In Wismar, the loss of Enno Kossert is not only remembered as a sporting tragedy, but also raises questions about the support and mental health of athletes that urgently need to be answered.