Eintracht Frankfurt is embroiled in a public dispute with former coach Albert Riera. Riera had responded to criticism from board spokesman Axel Hellmann in an Instagram story.

What happened?

Riera had not taken the criticism from Hellmann lying down after his departure from Eintracht Frankfurt in February this year. The Spaniard wrote: „You decided to talk about me. I'll do the same!“

Why is this important for Eintracht Frankfurt?

The dispute between Riera and Hellmann is another setback for the club, which has scored 61 goals this season and collected 44 points in the Bundesliga. Eintracht Frankfurt currently sits in 8th place in the Bundesliga, 45 points behind leaders Bayern München.

What comes next?

It remains to be seen how the situation between Riera and Hellmann will develop further. Eintracht Frankfurt had last played a 2-2 draw against VfB Stuttgart on May 16, 2026, and in their last 5 games, they have recorded 0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.