The Turkish Football Federation has denounced an armed assault on former Türkiye and Fenerbahçe striker, now TV pundit, Serhat Akın, which occurred in Istanbul on Thursday.
Following Fenerbahçe’s 2-1 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise within the Europa League, Akın took to social media to disclose that he had been shot within the foot after leaving a TV studio within the Beykoz district.
“We have learned with regret that former national team player Serhat Akın was injured in his foot as a result of an armed attack,” the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) mentioned in a press release.
“We strongly condemn the heinous attack and wish Serhat Akın a speedy recovery.”
The 43-year-old, who performed 16 occasions for his nation between 2002 and 2006, was taken to a hospital for remedy.
Akin’s social media put up included an image of his bloodied ankle and foot, accompanied by the message: “They shot my feet after the program; our last word is Fenerbahçe.”
Fenerbahçe, the membership the place Akin began his profession and spent 5 years earlier than transferring on to Belgian aspect Anderlecht, additionally condemned the assault.
“We expect the perpetrators to be brought to justice as soon as possible,” the membership mentioned.
Source: www.dailysabah.com