Quote Originally Posted by CalverleyBoy View Post
Very sad to see a fit player dropping during a game; latest news sounds positive though he is in hospital and responding.

Couple of points - BBC shocking for zooming in on a person in distress being given CPR.

AND my pet hate - all those player who feign it should think twice, fortunately the ref and players nearby realised something was wrong quickly and medics got in there - slightly different circs and the ref could have been forgiven for thinking it was just more theatrical feigning and ignored him.
Just tuned in to watch Russia Belgium and they were talking about it. Was it a heart attack? In any sport it is sad to see things like this happen eg In horse racing I have seen live jockeys falling off and dying. Not the best thing to see but it's part of life. It's weird like you say fit individuals things like this happening just goes to show can happen to anyone. Hope this dude is ok.