Press Release 31st October 2025

BILLA supports women’s football in Burgenland

BILLA continues its commitment to youth and girls’ football in Burgenland and extends its successful partnership with the Burgenland Football Association (BFV) until 30 June 2026. As part of the cooperation, BILLA supports the BFV’s FTT program (“Football Talent Training”), which specifically promotes young talents in Burgenland. In addition to providing BILLA-branded equipment packages for the FTT centers in North, Central, and South Burgenland, BILLA also regularly contributes catering for players and coaches at BFV tournaments and youth events.

A girls' soccer team posing on a field, wearing black and yellow uniforms with "BILLA" on the front. Coaches stand on either side holding soccer balls. In the background, a suburban landscape with houses and autumn foliage is visible under a clear sky.

Adults in the second row (from left to right): BILLA Sales Manager Gerhard Eichinger, BFV Coach Rebecca Reichart, BFV Girls’ and Women’s Representative Lara Pichler, BFV Coach Alexandra Unterstetter, BFV Sports Coordinator Stephan Zwierschitz, and BILLA Partnership Manager Roman Tullis. / Copyright: © BILLA AG/Robert Harson, Reproduction for PR purposes free of charge

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At a glance

Partnership with BFV since November 2024 – extended until 30 June 2026
BILLA provides branded equipment packages for 60 players and six coaches at the three FTT training centers
Ongoing support for BFV with catering at tournaments and youth events

Commitment to successful female athletes

“Girls’ football in Burgenland has grown significantly in recent years, and we are delighted to contribute to supporting successful athletes together with the BFV. By extending our partnership, we want to send a strong signal for equal opportunities and sustainable youth development,” says Eric Scharnitz, BILLA Sales Director for Vienna, Northern & Eastern Lower Austria, and Northern Burgenland. Bernd Eger, Managing Director of the Burgenland Football Association (BFV), also emphasizes the importance of the partnership: “BILLA’s support is of great value to the BFV and our talent development. With the new equipment packages and ongoing catering at our events, we create optimal conditions for the athletic development of our young female footballers. We greatly appreciate our long-standing collaboration with BILLA and are pleased about the extension of the partnership. Special thanks go to Eric Scharnitz, Roman Tullis, and his predecessor Kurt Döring!”