We look at 10 football players who lost their lives on the playing field due to pitch-related incidents.
Although football can be interesting on the other side, it can be tense as well – this spells out the inherent risk associated with the game.
Marc-Vivien Foe (2003)
The Cameroonian midfielder tragically collapsed during a match in 2003 and could not be revived despite medical intervention.
Cheick Tiote (2017)
The Ivorian midfielder suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a training session in 2017, leaving the football world in shock.
Miklos Feher (2004)
The Hungarian forward collapsed on the pitch during a match in 2004 and passed away due to a cardiac arrest.
Piermario Morosini (2012)
The Italian midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest during a match in 2012 and despite efforts to revive him, he sadly lost his life.
Alen Pamic (2013)
The Croatian footballer tragically collapsed during a training session in 2013 and could not be resuscitated.
David Oniya (2015)
The Nigerian defender collapsed on the field during a friendly match in 2015 and was pronounced dead shortly after.
Patrick Ekeng (2016)
The Cameroonian midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest during a match in 2016 and passed away despite immediate medical attention.
Cristian Gomez (2015)
The Argentine footballer collapsed during a match in 2015 and was unable to recover, leaving the football community mourning his loss.
Serhiy Perkhun (2001)
The Ukrainian goalkeeper tragically died on the field during a match in 2001 due to a heart condition.
Cristiano Junior (2004)
The Brazilian striker collapsed during a match in 2004 and despite attempts to revive him, he sadly succumbed to a cardiac arrest.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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