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Shocking attack on Rapid-Star Burgstaller: Serious injuries!
Guido Burgstaller from SK Rapid was attacked and injured in Vienna. Focus on his recovery and background to the incident.
Shocking attack on Rapid-Star Burgstaller: Serious injuries!
A shocking incident has shaken the sport and the entire football world: Guido Burgstaller, the 35-year-old center forward of SK Rapid, was the victim of a brutal attack in downtown Vienna. How the press According to reports, the incident occurred on Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. on Heldenplatz when Burgstaller was involved in an argument with an unknown man who then attacked him with great violence. The player suffered serious injuries, including a fractured skull base, and had to be taken to hospital for emergency medical care.
In an official statement, SK Rapid expressed its horror at the attack and stated that Burgstaller is expected to be out for several months. “We are shocked by the terrible news of the attack on Burgi,” emphasized Rapids managing director Steffen Hofmann. Given the severity of the injuries, this could have been the last appearance for the captain, who planned to end his career next summer. While he undergoes extensive treatment in the clinic, the club asks the public to respect the privacy of the player and his family, as Cosmo highlights.
The reactions from the league
The entire Bundesliga was affected by this incident. Numerous clubs, including Wiener Austria and FC Sturm Graz, sent Burgstaller well wishes. Even his former club Schalke 04 expressed disbelief at the “despicable act”. Sports Minister Werner Kogler spoke of his anger and dismay over this incident and wished Burgstaller a speedy recovery. Football is seen as a sport that unites people and such attacks are in stark contrast to the values of fair play and sporting community.