Burgstaller received first partial compensation payment of 50,000 euros

This was announced by Klaus Ainedter, the legal representative of the 24-year-old, in response to an APA inquiry. The two disputing parties had agreed on a conditional settlement at the beginning of December in a compensation lawsuit initiated by Burgstaller at the Vienna Regional Court for Civil Matters (ZRS).

"The settlement was not revoked by the opposing party. Therefore, the first installment was fulfilled by my client," Ainedter announced on Friday afternoon. "I cannot contradict this," said Nikolaus Rosenauer, Burgstaller's legal representative, subsequently to the APA.

Attacker's Lawyer: "All's Well That Ends Well"

The 24-year-old had committed at the ZRS to pay 50,000 euros within 14 days with the financial support of his parents. By January 31, 2028, a further 5,800 euros are to be paid. "With the second installment within the next two years, the matter is settled and all parties can finally put the incident behind them. All's well that ends well," Ainedter concluded.

His client had punched Burgstaller in the face for no valid reason early in the morning. As a result, the footballer fell, hit his head on the curb, and suffered a skull fracture. This was associated with contusions of the cerebral cortex in both frontal lobes and in the area of the left cerebellum, which were accompanied by bleeding between the meninges. Additionally, there was a trauma-induced left-sided inner ear hearing loss.

The Burgstaller attacker was legally sentenced to 16 months of conditional imprisonment for serious bodily harm at the Regional Court for Criminal Matters last March. In the main trial, Ainedter handed over 4,200 euros in compensation for pain and suffering to the ex-striker. Furthermore, Burgstaller, who has since retired from active sports, claimed civilly for medical expenses, additional compensation for pain and suffering, and injury-related loss of earnings for three and a half months.

Dispute Had No Football Background

The dispute between the 24-year-old and Burgstaller occurred for no valid reason. There was no sporting or football-related background. The fact that the person attacked was a striker for SK Rapid was allegedly not known to the 24-year-old.

In May 2025, Burgstaller announced his retirement. He is now working as a youth coach at SK Rapid.

(APA/Red)

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