And suddenly fifth division club SGA Sirnitz in Austria has a higher market value (9 million euros) than first division club Klagenfurt (8.5). Reason: Ex-professional Martin Hinteregger (29) made his comeback as a kicker after work on Friday – after retiring from Eintracht. At his home club in Carinthia (1030 inhabitants): “With me as a striker”, he cheered on Instagram.
But it was no use. Hinti and his buddies lost 0:3 at FC St. Veit.
The first championship game of Sirnitz in the lower league east in the Veiter Jacques-Leman-Arena. 2420 spectators fit in at most. And ex-national player Hinti is the attraction.
But first he headed over it. Then his turning shot landed on the goalkeeper. And while nothing was going up front, the Sirnitzers were shaky in defense and conceded three stalls.
At Eintracht, star defender Hinteregger surprisingly ended his career after winning the Europa League. Without Champions League. The odd Ösi had fallen out of favor with the Bundesliga club because of many solo attempts and because he was having more and more problems keeping his form.
“It is important that Martin is doing well,” said coach Oliver Glasner (47). With no pressure, no football business and no media, Hinti can play in the village like he always wanted. And afterwards also drink more than one beer with the fans.
