The Turkish Football Federation condemned the armed attack on former national team and Fenerbahce striker and current TV analyst Serhat Akin in Istanbul yesterday.
Akin said on social media that he was shot in the foot after leaving a television studio in the city’s Pecos district after Fenerbahce’s 2-1 win over Union Saint-Geloise in the Europa League.
The Turkish Federation said in a statement, “We learned with regret that former national team player Serhat Akin was injured in his foot due to an armed attack. We strongly condemn the hateful attack and wish Serhat Akin… a speedy recovery.”
The 43-year-old former player, who played 16 international matches for his country between 2002 and 2006, was transferred to the hospital to receive treatment.
Akin, commenting on his social media accounts, posted a picture of his ankle and foot stained with blood, and commented on it, saying, “They shot me in the foot after the program. Our last word is Fenerbahce.”
Fenerbahce, where Akin started his career and spent five years in its ranks before moving to Belgian Anderlecht, also condemned the attack.
“We expect the perpetrators to be brought to justice as soon as possible,” the club said.
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