Sep Piontek, the renowned German coach who led the Danish National Football Team, has died at the age of 85 following a short illness. His passing was confirmed by the Danish Football Union (DBU), which stressed his significant influence on Danish football. Piontek was remembered as one of the most impactful national team coaches in Denmark's football history.

Before his coaching career, Piontek played as a defender for Werder Bremen, where he contributed to the team's championship victory in 1965. His playing career was cut short by an injury, after which he transitioned into coaching. Piontek took the helm at several clubs and national teams, including Werder Bremen, Fortuna Düsseldorf, and the Haitian National Team, before starting his influential tenure with Denmark in 1979.

During his time as the head coach of the Danish National Team, Piontek led the squad to the 1986 FIFA World Cup, where they advanced to the knockout stage. His legacy as a coach who significantly shaped the trajectory of Danish football and fostered talent in the national team remains etched in the sport's history.