Brutal attack on Rapid star: Guido Burgstaller fights for his career

Brutal attack on Rapid star: Guido Burgstaller fights for his career

Wien, Österreich - A brutal attack on the SK Rapid striker Guido Burgstaller shaked the football world. The 35-year-old was attacked by an unknown perpetrator near the popular heroic place on Saturday morning. Burgstaller, who played for clubs such as the 1st FC Nürnberg, Schalke 04 and St. Pauli, suffered serious injuries, including a broken skull, and had to be taken to a hospital immediately. The news spread quickly, and the club announced on Monday that Burgstaller will be out for several months, which could mean the end of his career, which he wanted to end in summer, reported the Welt .

Investigations run

The police are in full swing to evaluate the incident and witnesses to identify the incident and witnesses to identify the fleeting perpetrator. Burgstaller is a controversial figure in the Austrian football community, especially due to rivalries between Rapid and Austria Vienna. After an incident in February, in which abdominal chants were directed against him, many fans wonder whether its popularity may have led to this attack -like attack. The responsible authorities were commissioned to act quickly to hold the perpetrator into account, while the fans and the club continue to hope for a rapid recovery of Burgstaller, as Oe24 reported.