Austrian Football Team Hartberg's Jersey Sparks Controversy with 17 Sponsors Including Sbooster

The Austrian football team TSV Hartberg has recently become the center of attention, not for their on-field performances, but for their highly controversial and cluttered jerseys. An image circulating on Reddit showcases the team’s uniforms plastered with an astounding 17 different sponsor logos, including one particularly eyebrow-raising sponsor: S****booster.

The image is divided into two sections, both enhanced by a blue neon light that adds a unique atmospheric effect. On the left side, three men stand in sports uniforms. The man at the forefront sports a blue jersey and shorts, while the two men behind him wear turquoise jerseys. The jerseys are overloaded with sponsor logos such as "EGGERGLAS," "ADMIRAL," "PROFERTIL," "S****BOSSTER," "POSTL Steir. Anzünger," "RAIBA," "MM," "PASDA," and "e-tec."

The man in the blue jersey, who has short dark hair and a beard, stands out as the main focus of the image. The two men in the background are slightly blurred, emphasizing the chaotic array of logos on the front of his jersey. On the right side of the image, the same man is shown from the back, revealing additional sponsors like "Hocbegger Dächer," the large number "28," the name "HEIL," "MOLL KICKER.COM," "OK," "MM," and "E."

The inclusion of "S****BOSSTER" (a product by "PROFERTIL") as one of the main sponsors has drawn significant attention and sparked numerous reactions online. Reddit users have expressed a mix of amusement and disbelief. One user humorously suggested that the team’s pre-game meals must be quite interesting, imagining a scenario where players might be offered Red Bull and S****booster before taking the field. Another comment pointed out the irony of the sponsor's name being "PROFERTIL - #1 s**** booster," noting that it doesn't sound much better.

The heavily sponsored jerseys have led some to question the team’s financial situation. "Do they lack that much funding?" wondered one user. Others have drawn comparisons to Formula 1, suggesting that the team owner might be a fan of the sport, known for its sponsor-laden cars. Another comment proposed a more radical idea: politicians should also wear clothes with logos of all their sponsors, hinting at transparency in political funding.

The chaotic design even led some to joke about the team’s identity, with one user quipping that the team might as well be called "Team Blue" or "Team Red" instead of focusing on a specific badge. The cluttered appearance also prompted comparisons to malware-infected kits.

While some found humor in the situation, others felt that the ruling body needed to step in and regulate such excessive sponsorships. The presence of "Heil" on an Austrian jersey also raised eyebrows, adding another layer of controversy.

This whirlwind of reactions underscores the unusual nature of TSV Hartberg’s jerseys, which have turned a simple football kit into a talking point across the internet. Whether this level of sponsorship is a sign of financial necessity or just a marketing experiment, it is clear that Hartberg has made an unforgettable impression.