Serhat Akin Shooting Sends Shockwaves Through Turkish Football Community
Turkish football is reeling after former international Serhat Akin was shot in the right foot outside a TV studio in Istanbul. The 43-year-old Akin, who scored three goals in 16 caps for Turkey, was a pundit on a Europa League game featuring Fenerbahce, his former club.
The incident occurred as Akin was leaving a Sports Digitale studio in Istanbul, where he was providing analysis on the Fenerbahce match against Belgian side Union Stade-Gilloise, which Jose Mourinho’s team won 2-1.
According to reports, Akin was shot by a masked figure before being taken away on a motorcycle. The former Turkey international took to Instagram to post a photo of his injury, which showed blood near his ankle. His statement, accompanied by a image of the Fenerbahce crest, read: "They shot my foot, our last word is Fenerbahce."
Friend and former teammate Tuncay Sanli confirmed that Akin will undergo surgery but is in a good condition despite the attack. "He is currently very well, his morale is low," Sanli said. "He will undergo surgery tomorrow. I came to him as soon as I heard. There is nothing very serious about his condition. He will most likely undergo surgery tomorrow."
Condemnation From Turkish Football Community
Fenerbahce and the Turkish Football Federation both condemned the attack, with Fenerbahce calling for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The federation expressed similar sentiments, saying they were "strongly condemn[ing] the heinous attack" and wished Akin a speedy recovery.
The Shocking Moment
A photo of Akin’s injury can be seen below.
As the news continues to send shockwaves through Turkish football, we would like to send our thoughts and well-wishes to Serhat Akin for a full and speedy recovery. Our team will be following the developments closely and will keep you updated with the latest information.
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