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Cameroon international Marc-Vivien Foe has died.
The midfielder collapsed during his side's 1-0 Confederations Cup win over Colombia and the former Manchester City and West Ham man tragically died just after the match finished.
It was initially thought he had swallowed his tongue, but medics, who were not sure of the cause of the death, said he fainted.
Play was held up for six minutes as the stricken player, winning his 62nd cap, was taken to the touchline to receive attention. Medical staff tried to resuscitate him for around 45 minutes without success.
A doctor from FIFA confirmed the news at the medical centre of Lyon football club's Stade Gerland shortly after the match.
"Marc Vivien Foe, who fainted, was taken to the medical block at the stadium to be placed under cardiac reanimation for 45 minutes. That was not sufficient and he died. It is a sad day for football," said Dr. Alfred Muller.
"It is still too early to determine the exact cause of death."
Foe, a Lyon player, scored nine goals in 35 games in a season-long loan at Manchester City last year.
The 28-year-old played for West Ham between 1999 and 2000 and scored eight goals in 64 games for Cameroon, playing in the 2002 World Cup. He also won the French title with Lens earlier in his career.
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This is so shocking anyone EVEN non football fans should feel shocked about this.
The midfielder collapsed during his side's 1-0 Confederations Cup win over Colombia and the former Manchester City and West Ham man tragically died just after the match finished.
It was initially thought he had swallowed his tongue, but medics, who were not sure of the cause of the death, said he fainted.
Play was held up for six minutes as the stricken player, winning his 62nd cap, was taken to the touchline to receive attention. Medical staff tried to resuscitate him for around 45 minutes without success.
A doctor from FIFA confirmed the news at the medical centre of Lyon football club's Stade Gerland shortly after the match.
"Marc Vivien Foe, who fainted, was taken to the medical block at the stadium to be placed under cardiac reanimation for 45 minutes. That was not sufficient and he died. It is a sad day for football," said Dr. Alfred Muller.
"It is still too early to determine the exact cause of death."
Foe, a Lyon player, scored nine goals in 35 games in a season-long loan at Manchester City last year.
The 28-year-old played for West Ham between 1999 and 2000 and scored eight goals in 64 games for Cameroon, playing in the 2002 World Cup. He also won the French title with Lens earlier in his career.
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This is so shocking anyone EVEN non football fans should feel shocked about this.
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The one where his eyes have rolled back in his head is worse.
Watch the BBC news now. They'll probably show it.
The scene of him just collapsing is shocking.
The scene of him just collapsing is shocking.
I was watching it at the time. Being one of the biggest football fans in the country I was absolutley shocked and upset. I really went cold when he was taking off and then when they couldn't get his heart going again I felt awful. After a reasonable season at Man City he had gotten noticed around Europe as a decent player. I still can't believe it.
it sounds bad but when I die, I hope I go when I'm doing something I love like that
That's not good at all.
How sad.
How sad.
Cameroon international Marc-Vivien Foe has died.
The midfielder collapsed during his side's 1-0 Confederations Cup win over Colombia and the former Manchester City and West Ham man tragically died just after the match finished.
It was initially thought he had swallowed his tongue, but medics, who were not sure of the cause of the death, said he fainted.
Play was held up for six minutes as the stricken player, winning his 62nd cap, was taken to the touchline to receive attention. Medical staff tried to resuscitate him for around 45 minutes without success.
A doctor from FIFA confirmed the news at the medical centre of Lyon football club's Stade Gerland shortly after the match.
"Marc Vivien Foe, who fainted, was taken to the medical block at the stadium to be placed under cardiac reanimation for 45 minutes. That was not sufficient and he died. It is a sad day for football," said Dr. Alfred Muller.
"It is still too early to determine the exact cause of death."
Foe, a Lyon player, scored nine goals in 35 games in a season-long loan at Manchester City last year.
The 28-year-old played for West Ham between 1999 and 2000 and scored eight goals in 64 games for Cameroon, playing in the 2002 World Cup. He also won the French title with Lens earlier in his career.
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This is so shocking anyone EVEN non football fans should feel shocked about this.
The midfielder collapsed during his side's 1-0 Confederations Cup win over Colombia and the former Manchester City and West Ham man tragically died just after the match finished.
It was initially thought he had swallowed his tongue, but medics, who were not sure of the cause of the death, said he fainted.
Play was held up for six minutes as the stricken player, winning his 62nd cap, was taken to the touchline to receive attention. Medical staff tried to resuscitate him for around 45 minutes without success.
A doctor from FIFA confirmed the news at the medical centre of Lyon football club's Stade Gerland shortly after the match.
"Marc Vivien Foe, who fainted, was taken to the medical block at the stadium to be placed under cardiac reanimation for 45 minutes. That was not sufficient and he died. It is a sad day for football," said Dr. Alfred Muller.
"It is still too early to determine the exact cause of death."
Foe, a Lyon player, scored nine goals in 35 games in a season-long loan at Manchester City last year.
The 28-year-old played for West Ham between 1999 and 2000 and scored eight goals in 64 games for Cameroon, playing in the 2002 World Cup. He also won the French title with Lens earlier in his career.
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This is so shocking anyone EVEN non football fans should feel shocked about this.
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