A UEFA Champions League soccer star competing in Belgium’s high flight was hospitalized after being focused by a masked gang throughout a violent theft.
Union Saint-Gilloise winger Mohammed Fuseini was dragged from his car in Brussels on Sunday morning (July 26), with disturbing footage of the assault spreading throughout social media. The 24-year-old Ghanaian worldwide, who missed out on his nation’s FIFA World Cup roster, is seen being seized by a masked gang, reportedly armed, and positioned in a headlock.
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Native outlet Het Laatste Nieuws (HLN) reported that Fuseini had a Rolex valued at as much as €14,000 (roughly $16,000) stolen. Video footage additionally captured the group trying to steal Fuseini’s cellphone as he fought again. Nonetheless, he was finally overpowered by the five-person gang, as per The Mirror US.
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The attackers finally launched him earlier than fleeing the scene. Clips of the assault have since gone viral on-line, significantly in his dwelling nation of Ghana.
The harrowing incident was allegedly recorded by an unidentified teammate of Fuseini, who was subsequently taken to the hospital for medical remedy.
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His membership, Union SG, launched an announcement updating supporters on Fuseini’s situation following the brazen daylight theft. They mentioned: “The pictures from final Sunday are significantly harrowing.
“He subsequently went to the hospital for a check-up and acquired glorious care there from the Brussels police, whom we sincerely thank for his or her excellent work.
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“The accidents are usually not critical, and he resumed coaching yesterday.”
The general public prosecutor’s workplace has additionally weighed in on the matter, confirming that three people had been focused in a theft carried out by the group.
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In an official assertion, authorities revealed that a number of folks had allegedly been assaulted, with stolen objects together with watches, telephones, and different private possessions subsequently recovered.
A suspect, reported to be 23 years previous, has since been recognized and positioned in custody.