- Specialists from HSV astonish their teammate Vuskovic
A few individuals from Hamburger SV decided to use the upcoming international hiatus for an unusual excursion. They sought to boost their teammate Mario Vukovic, who's temporarily prohibited from doping until autumn 2026, by traveling to his Croatian homeland.
Vukovic shared a photo on Monday featuring these unexpected visitors, complete with a heart and the term "Family" on Instagram. Initially, "Bild" publicized this event. In their group, you'd find the team captain, Sebastian Schönlau, and goalkeeper, Robert Glatzel.
HSV demonstrated their backing on Saturday
As early as during the 4:1 victory against Preußen Münster on Saturday, HSV's second division players appeared to stand behind Vukovic, flaunting a large poster emblazoned with "Free 44 Vukovic". "We're a tightly-knit group, and Mario's a significant part of that. Maybe it was also a tiny gesture for him," HSV coach Steffen Baumgart stated.
Vukovic (22) was recently handed down a four-year sentence by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) for EPO doping infractions. The defender continues to uphold his innocence. His legal team is now scrutinizing the CAS verdict. Afterwards, Vukovic and HSV will discuss their impending course of action.
The teammates of Mario Vukovic from Hamburger SV showed their support during a soccer match, displaying a large banner with "Free 44 Vukovic" during their 4:1 victory against Preußen Münster. Mario Vukovic is a soccer player who is currently banned from doping, and his HSV teammates are standing by him during this time.
