Kristoffer Barmen Firing: Facts You Need to Know

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Kristoffer Barmen
Kristoffer Barmen

Kristoffer Barmen is a professional soccer player formerly of the Norwegian first division club Brann SK. Barmen was fired from the team for his alleged role in a late night “sex party” at the team’s stadium.

The team is part of the Norwegian Eliteserien league.

Kristoffer Barmen Firing Details

Barmen Accused Of Having “Key Role” In Party. “Kristoffer Barmen, 28, who has played for the club since he was 10, was fired because of his “key role” in the night’s events, the team said. Barmen’s lawyer Eirik Monsen said in a statement that his client was surprised by the club’s decision and felt he was being “treated unfairly”.” [Fox Sports]

Report: 12 Players Had Sex With 7 Women At Stadium. “As per several media reports, as many as 12 players went out for dinner before going to a nightclub. The players then headed to the stadium, where seven women accompanied them.” [Yahoo]

Incident Triggered Police Investigation. “A POLICE investigation has been opened after an allegation of sexual assault was made against a player from Norwegian club SK Brann. The unnamed footballer denies the allegation after questioning by police, according to Bergens Tidende.” [The Sun]

Brann SK: Investigation Showed Breach Of Guidelines, Trust. “The club has worked intensively to get to the bottom of the very serious breaches of trust from 12 of our players. The investigation showed breach of guidelines, general norms, corona restriction rules and reasonable expectations of our employees” [Brann SK Statement]

General Manager: 1 Player Fired, 10 Got Warnings. ““We have therefore decided to dismiss one of our players and given 10 other players serious written warnings,” general manager Vibeke Johannesen said in the statement.” [News 18]

Fans Booed Team Over Incident. “Brann are currently bottom of the Norwegian Eliteserien, winning two of their ten fixtures in the league up until this point. There has also been a massive swell of anger amongst their supporters after this incident, with the players booed during their recent home fixture against Sandefjord.” [Balls]