Cameroon international Marc-Vivien Foe died following tonight's Confederations Cup semi-final defender against Colombia in Lyon. Foe, 28, who spent last season on loan at Manchester City from Lyon, collapsed in the second half of the 1-0 win which took his country into the final.
The former West Ham midfielder was rushed to the side of the Stade Gerland pitch where medical staff tried for around 45 minutes to resuscitate the player without success. The cause of death has not been confirmed.
FIFA issued a statement ahead of the kick-off in France's semi-final against Turkey in Paris. FIFA are announcing in tragic circumstances that Marc-Vivien Foe has died this afternoon during the match between Cameroon and Colombia, the statement said:
"FIFA and the world family of football want to give his family and the Cameroon team their condolences The match in Paris was preceded by the image of Foe on the stadium's big screen and a minute's silence."
Filed by James McMahon
