Guido Burgstaller Injured in Vienna Attack

Austrian footballer Guido Burgstaller, a striker for Rapid Vienna, is recovering from serious head injuries, including a fractured skull, following an attack by an unidentified man in Vienna city center. The incident occurred over the weekend in the presence of witnesses, and Burgstaller was immediately hospitalized, where he is expected to remain for several days. The attack has left him unable to play for several months, and Rapid Vienna is hopeful for his speedy recovery. The club is calling for authorities to quickly identify and bring the perpetrator to justice while respecting the privacy of Burgstaller and his family. Burgstaller, who has been capped 26 times for Austria, has had a distinguished career, including stints at clubs like Schalke and Cardiff City, and rejoined Rapid Vienna in 2022. He was sidelined from the national team earlier this year due to involvement in a controversy over homophobic chanting.