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Report: Raul Bravo Accused of Hiring Hitman in Attempt on Darko Kovacevic

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Former Real Madrid full-back Raul Bravo is reportedly behind the attack on Darko Kovacevic, hiring a hitman to make an attempt on his former team-mate.

Spanish football writer Colin Millar reported the news:

Colin Millar @Millar_Colin

Christ. Former Spain international full-back Raúl Bravo - once of Real Madrid, Leeds United - suspected of hiring a hitman to murder former Olympiakos teammate Darko Kovau010deviu0107. Bravo has previously been arrested on suspicion of corruption and money laundering. https://t.co/DQZVXFE8bY

According to Serbian outlet Telegraf (h/t Marca), Bravo masterminded the attempt on Kovacevic, who he played with at Olympiacos.