Footballer attacked at home by thugs after appearing in Bayern Munich shirt as police launch probe

POLICE are investigating an attack on Nurnberg footballer Niklas-Wilson Sommer.

The right-back was attacked in his home and shared images of his wounds on social media.

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The incident took place after he shared a picture of himself wearing a Bayern Munich shirt.