Border Guard finds six foreign footballers working in Latvia without permits

Latvia's State Border Guard has announced that during the summer months its officers identified six cases of foreign-born athletes working as professional footballers in Latvia without holding the required right to be employed in the country. The information was provided by the Border Guard itself to the LETA news agency.

What was found

The cases involve six foreign footballers who were employed by Latvian football clubs without the necessary work permits. Border Guard officials detected these violations during checks carried out over the summer period.

Context

Employing foreign nationals without proper work authorization is a violation of Latvian law that can affect both employers and the workers themselves. In professional sports, including football, clubs frequently recruit players from abroad, but such employment must comply with national regulations governing foreigners' right to work in the country.

The source report did not specify which clubs were involved, the nationalities of the players, or what consequences may follow. The Border Guard made the findings public by informing the LETA news agency.