A TURKISH football pundit was SHOT in the foot after covering the Europa League on Thursday night.
Former Turkey international Serhat Akin had been working on coverage of Fenerbahce’s clash with Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise in an Istanbul studio.
After finishing up his evening’s work for Turkish broadcaster Sports Digitale, Akin was attacked outside the studio, in the Beykov region of the city.
In shocking security footage, a masked figure could be seen approaching Akin.
He subsequently fired one shot from his gun, before crossing the street and being escorted away on a motorbike.
Passersby then rushed to check on Akin, who had taken cover behind a car.
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It later emerged that the 16-cap star had sustained a gunshot wound to his right foot.
He was subsequently rushed to a private hospital for treatment.
His condition is not believed to be life threatening, although he will have to undergo an operation.
The former Fenerbahce star later posted a picture of his injury to Instagram Story.
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He captioned it: “They shot my foot, our last word is Fenerbahce.”
Local cops have launched a probe into the shooting.
Akin has been visited in hospital by his pal, former Middlesbrough and Stoke star, Tuncay Sanli.
The ex-forward said of his friend’s condition: “He is currently very well, his morale is low. There is not much to say. He will undergo surgery tomorrow.
“I was with my brother because of the situation. He is my brother, we have experienced great things together. We have also experienced sadness.
‘SAD AND ANGRY’
“I came to him as soon as I heard. There is nothing very serious about his condition. He will most likely undergo surgery tomorrow.
“I am both sad and angry. Right now, his condition is very good. He is not in a good mood and his morale is low. I hope he regains his health as soon as possible.”
In an official statement, Fenerbahce wrote: “We condemn the armed attack on our former football player Serhat Akin.
“We wish him a speedy recovery. We expect the perpetrators to be held accountable before justice as soon as possible.”
The Turkish Football Federation added: “We have learned with regret that former national team player Serhat Akin was injured in his foot as a result of an armed attack.
“We strongly condemn the heinous attack and wish Serhat Akin a speedy recovery.”
Jose Mourinho’s side had beaten Union Saint-Gilloise 2-1 on the night.
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Ex-Leicester star Caglar Soyuncu gave them the lead on 26 minutes, before it was doubled by a Christian Burgess own goal.
Accrington Stanley old boy Ross Sykes then pulled one back for the visitors in stoppage time.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
