We don't often recount tales from the fourth tier of Swiss football, but when we do, you can be sure that they're well worth your attention. This absolutely disgusting incident occurred during the second half of the game between FC Muri and FC Baden, when fans behind the goal convinced a ball boy to pass the goalkeeper's water bottle to them, which they duly emptied and refilled with piss before returning it to Reto Felder's goal. Felder eventually took a swig, which prompted the mob behind the goal to shout:
“You have been infected! You have AIDS!”
Charming. Initially, Felder didn't realise what he'd drunk. He said:
I have never experienced anything like it. That is just primitive filth. I took one sip and realised that it was warm but thought that it was because of the sun.
But by the second sip I realised that something was wrong. The mere thought of drinking piss is unbearable.
Felder said he felt unwell later in the day, but did not seek medical attention. His manager, Bert Hubell was unsurprisingly furious at what had happened:
"That’s from the bottom drawer. I’ve played football all my life and experienced a lot, but that surpasses everything."
FC Baden president Thomi Bram expressed his digust at the incident but said he will view CCTV footage before taking the incident any further. He said:
We take this incident very seriously. We are at the moment waiting to see what decision FC Baden arrives at.
We can’t do too much at the moment. The club or the player can, however, go to a civil court.
Barring infection - despite the cruel taunts, we hope - urine is sterile. It might even be good for you, depending on who you believe. He'll be grand. Still wouldn't want to be in his position, mind.
[Project Babb]
