Investigation Closed into Death Threats Against FC Rosengård Players

The investigation into a series of death threats directed at players from FC Rosengård and the Damallsvenskan league has been officially closed, raising concerns about player safety in Swedish women's football. The threats, which began in May of last year, escalated to the point where entire teams received menacing communications, prompting about 30 police reports and heightened security measures across clubs.

Prosecutor Karin Lundström-Kron confirmed that although the perpetrator has been identified, they reside outside of Sweden, making prosecution impossible. "All leads point to an individual without ties to the country," she stated, underlining the jurisdictional challenges that have stopped the legal process in its tracks. The Malmö police have been actively monitoring the situation in collaboration with other regions to protect the players but find their efforts hindered by these legal limitations.

In response to the threats, clubs across the Damallsvenskan have implemented additional security protocols to ensure player safety. The closure of this investigation has left teams and players reflecting on their security and the potential need for broader protective measures against such threats in the future.

As the football community absorbs this news, the overarching concern remains whether adequate safeguards will be established to protect players from online harassment and threats moving forward.