The world’s richest soccer player was hospitalized after sustaining a severe injury during a match.
Faik Bolkiah, nephew of the King of Brunei and worth an estimated $20bn (about £15.85bn), was substituted at half-time in Ratchaburi’s Thai league match against Police Terror on Saturday (February 17). did.
Just minutes after coming off the bench, he collided awkwardly with a defender. His right foot got caught under an opponent’s foot and he was sent off.
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His injuries were severe and he was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Club president Thanawat Nitikanchana visited him along with his family to show support.
He uploaded a photo to his Instagram page of the whole family together and the doctors caring for Bolkiah, 25, looking over his shoulder.
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“Today is the saddest day. My brother Prince @fjefrib got injured while playing for us @rbfcofficial_,” Nitikanchana wrote in the caption. “I know you are in shock and in great pain right now.
“But you need to know that we will be with you every step of the way until you come back in the Dragon jersey and score a goal for us again.
“You’ve only been here with us for eight months but I’m sure everyone at the club and the fans love you. We hope you’ll come back stronger than ever.” I’m waiting for the day you come back.”
It’s been a bad week overall for Bolkiah, who was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the previous game against Ratchaburi. He left Chonburi to join the team last summer.
His royal connections did not prevent him from pursuing his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Bolkiah was educated in England, playing for the academies of Southampton, Chelsea and Leicester.
He also had trials at Reading, Arsenal and Stoke. After he did not do well in England, he spent time in Portugal with Maritimo before returning to Asia.