Guido Burgstaller Makes Triumphant Return to Football After Severe Head Injury

Four months after a violent attack in Vienna left him with a fractured skull, the SK Rapid Wien striker returned to the field in a Conference League match wearing protective headgear.

• Guido Burgstaller made his professional football comeback for SK Rapid Wien during a Conference League match against Djurgardens IF in Stockholm, entering in the 85th minute.
• The 35-year-old striker wore a specialized protective headband to reduce the risk of further injury following his severe head trauma last December.
• Burgstaller suffered a fractured skull and lost his sense of smell and taste after being attacked outside a Vienna nightclub on December 14, 2024.
• The attacker, a 23-year-old man, was sentenced to 16 months probation for the assault that caused Burgstaller's life-altering injuries.
• SK Rapid Wien secured a 1:0 victory in the match, enhancing their chances of advancing to the Conference League semifinals.

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