Latvian State Border Guard officials uncovered instances of unlawful employment involving six foreign athletes over the summer period. These sportsmen were found to be working as professional footballers without the required work permits. The discovery was reported to the LETA news agency by the Border Guard. This indicates a breach of Latvian labor laws regarding foreign workers. Authorities are now likely to investigate the clubs involved and the athletes’ employment status. The case highlights potential vulnerabilities in the system for monitoring foreign employment in Latvia. Further details regarding the athletes’ nationalities and the football clubs employing them have not yet been released.