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Former Tottenham and Portsmouth midfielder Kevin Prince-Boateng has been rushed to hospital after being assaulted in the street.



German newspaper Bild reports that the midfielder, now of Schalke, was attacked by an unknown assailant while enjoying time off in the industrial city of Gelsenkirchen.

The injuries are believed not to be serious.



The Bundesliga is on it's winter break and Boateng, who has also made his name as an anti-racism campaigner, is not due to represent the Königsblauen again until January 26.



Schalke qualified for the knockout phase of this season's Champions League as runners-up to Chelsea, but face a tough tie with Real Madrid.