After the attack, Serhat Akın, who spoke for the first time, said, "Three bullets weren't enough."

Recently, former Fenerbahçe football player and sports commentator Serhat Akın, who was shot in an armed attack, spoke for the first time. Serhat Akın released a statement on his personal social media account with a video he recorded from his hospital bed.

"I WANTED TO RECORD A VIDEO TO PROVE I'M ALIVE"

Explaining the visitors and callers, Akın said, "It's already the fifth or sixth day. I can't even count the days. We are going through such a difficult process. I wanted to shoot a short video to prove that I am alive... This is a tough process for me. I want to thank you very much for not withholding your love from me during this time. Normally, I am someone who speaks well, but I am going through a process where I can't choose my words. In this process, I want to first express my gratitude. First of all, to our Minister of Interior, Mr. Ali Yerlikaya, and his entire team, to our Governor Mr. Davut Gül, to all the district mayors, to the Beykoz Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, to all police forces, to everyone who contributed, and to all police friends, brothers, and sisters who worked hard to find the perpetrators in a very short time, I want to sincerely thank you," he said.

"FORGIVE ME"

Expressing the difficulty of the process he experienced, the former football player said, "This is a very difficult process for me. I can't express how valuable it is to feel such beautiful emotions during this time. I am recording this video straight from the heart. I am in a very emotional process. To everyone who visited, called, inquired, and to those I couldn't respond to during the surgery process, the anesthesia period, and all the pain I went through, I want to thank each and every one of you. If I were to name everyone who has been by my side, it would take forever, but let me mention a few. First of all, of course, Mr. Mehmet Aydınlar, who visited me on the first day. All the services provided here were very important for my morale. I sincerely thank Mahmut Uslu for the support given by our legendary president, Mr. Aziz Yıldırım. Şevket Yılmaz, my brother Şevket. All the sports community, my former teammates Volkan Demirel and Tuncay Şanlı have been by my side since day one. Semih Şentürk. If I forget any names, please forgive me. Due to all the medications and serums, I might miss some things. Hasan Şaş visited me, and Ümit brother. May his father rest in peace. Fatih Terim, Coach Fatih from the national team, thank you, and everyone who called, from Necati Ateş to Hakan Ünsal, from Bülent Korkmaz to Ergün Penbe... Even artists called, and I am really struggling to speak. Please forgive me, but feeling your love really gives me the feeling that I will stand on my feet again," he expressed.

"THREE BULLETS WEREN'T ENOUGH"

Serhat Akın continued his statements: "I know that I will come out of this stronger. It turns out that three bullets weren't enough to take down a bull, the Kadıköy Bull. I wanted to make a silly joke like this, but we are standing, and this is a sign that we will continue to stand. We haven't fallen. They say the truth is chased from nine villages, but they shoot three bullets. I couldn't do anything about that. We didn't calculate it, but we will still say what we believe is right. Of course, there were very sad events during this process. Actually, I was attacked in a treacherous manner after a program. But as you can see from the footage, just as the shooter looked into my eyes, I looked into the eyes of the trouble. It seems that this is how it is. I stood tall. I am proud of that, but the attack that followed was even heavier for me. I mean, coming out of here with gambling debts, promissory notes, these are very despicable. I leave these to everyone's conscience, to our precious people, to our valuable nation. I mean, I received the message that if it was a gambling debt that led to the shooting, they would probably say it was good, but thank God my phone and my forehead are clear. Everything we have, I entrusted to our state. I have infinite trust in them.

"OUR STATE WILL SOLVE THIS"

I have no doubt that our state will overcome this and resolve the issue. From the first day until now. Therefore, I leave those who slander to their own conscience. Even when I was shot, I asked more about my friends and brothers next to me than myself. When sending the photo, I didn't want to send any message while saying, 'Our last word is Fenerbahçe.' I want to give a small message to those who want to take something out of that. My last word has always been Fenerbahçe. I have always said this. After all, I was shot with three bullets there. I don't know if I will live or die. I don't know when I will go to the hospital. That's why I said my last word is Fenerbahçe. It is an event that does not contain a message. But of course, they can interpret it however they want. A person's own conscience, everyone is responsible for their own conscience. To those who ask why I have a Fenerbahçe jersey behind me; I will not hang a Celtic jersey there, I will hang a Fenerbahçe jersey. I wanted to send them such a message. It does not contain any message. The jersey of the team I love is always behind me. It feels very nice to feel this.

"I HAVE NO GRUDGE AGAINST ANYONE"

I won't say anything for those who didn't come. They can stay alone with their own conscience. After all, I didn't have my gallbladder removed. I mean, it's not something that can be done with just two phone calls. These people become more emotional in such a position during this process. That's why, for those who didn't come, may they be well. I have no grudge or resentment against anyone. During this process, people seem to mature more. I can see things more clearly. But as I said, there are many names who didn't leave me alone during this process. From Rıdvan Dilmen to Bülent Uygun, my captain was not my captain, but now I remember the legendary captain Müjdat brother.

Since the effects of the medication have not yet worn off, I am undergoing very heavy medication treatment. Alex de Souza has called me four or five times since the first day. We have a legends group. Everyone is writing there. Okan Buruk mentioned this incident directly before the match, and Okan Hoca also addressed it. Ultimately, this bullet is not just aimed at me but at the sports community and Turkish football. I would like to thank the Turkish Football Federation and the President of the Football Federation, İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu, very much for their support since the first day. Our dear legend Cemil Turan came and did not leave me alone. Thanks to him, there are people coming every day. All my brothers working at the channel, Murat Murathanoğlu, Murat Zorlu, my bosses, they were all here at that moment. This is very important for me in terms of morale. Of course, my lawyer Ahmet Yaşar is also closely following this process and doing everything he can. I hope this matter will come to light as soon as possible. I have no doubt about that. As I said, everything I have is entrusted to my name and honor with our state. I know that our state is behind us, and I trust them infinitely. They will also bring this matter to light. Names come to my mind one by one. President Göksel Gümüşdağ, President Faruk Süren called. I thank each of them individually. Nihat Özdemir, who also served as my vice president, called. I send him my very best regards. My brother Nihat Kahveci from the football community also came to visit. We had a bit of a falling out, but I was very happy that he came here to support me.

"I HOPE TO RETURN STRONGER"

In such days, a person can see their true friends. This is very important. It is a very new and very difficult process for me. That's what comes to my mind. Everyone should forgive me. I am really 43 years old. I am a very talkative person. For the first time in my life, I am going through a process where words are stuck in my throat. I hope this knot will also be untied. I don't know how it is outside. They say everyone loves you. I love everyone very much too. Everyone should forgive me. It is really a difficult process. I hope to return from this process stronger. But I wanted to shoot a short video like this. There are many who are very curious. I love you all very much. If I have forgotten any names, please forgive me. I will definitely mention them in future things. I love you all very much. May God protect you. See you.

5 SUSPECTS ARRESTED

A new detail has emerged regarding the incident involving former national football player Serhat Akın, who was attacked with a firearm after leaving a program in Beykoz, Istanbul. While 5 suspects were arrested in connection with the attack, it was revealed that the order for the attack was given by H. Ş., who is located in Georgia.