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offline nobsmuggler from silly mid-off on 2003-06-26 16:19 [#00758349]
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Foe dies after on-pitch collapse

Cameroon international Marc-Vivien Foe died following the
Confederations Cup semi-final defender against Colombia in
Lyon on Thursday evening.

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, although FIFA
issued a statement ahead of the kick-off in France's
semi-final against Turkey in Paris. It read: "FIFA are
announcing in tragic circumstances that Marc-Vivien Foe has
died this afternoon during the match between Cameroon and
Colombia.

"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.

Arsenal and France striker Thierry Henry - who had been
informed of Foe's death minutes before kick-off - dedicated
the opening goal against Turkey to him, pointing to the sky
after netting in the 12th minute.

Foe was loaned to City after starring for his country at
last summer's World Cup, his second spell in England after a
year with West Ham.

Former City favourite Peter Barnes was stunned by the news
and said: "I can't believe it. For anyone to pass away is
very, very sad. But when someone is only 28 - well, I don't
know what to say.

"He gave 120% for City and was full of work and effort. I'm
sure the fans will see it as a very sad loss."



 

offline nacmat on 2003-06-26 16:20 [#00758355]
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I heard on the news.

my condolences to family and friends

very sad


 

offline nobsmuggler from silly mid-off on 2003-06-26 16:24 [#00758363]
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one of english reporters was saying it was that hottest
matches hed ever comentated on (weather wise)
but the moment was repeated on tv which seemed a bit
distastefull to me


 

offline dariusgriffin from cool on 2003-06-26 16:26 [#00758368]
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I blame it on the drugs...


 

offline BlatantEcho from All over (United States) on 2003-06-26 16:26 [#00758371]
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the media's like that...... :(


 

offline DeadEight from vancouver (Canada) on 2003-06-26 16:27 [#00758373]
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that's horrible... what a shame


 

offline Anus_Presley on 2003-06-26 16:27 [#00758374]
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it does not move me in the least, hell i don't even know who
he is


 

offline WeaklingChild from Glasgow (United Kingdom) on 2003-06-26 16:28 [#00758375]
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thats weird....unlucky.

:(


 

offline avart from nomo' on 2003-06-26 17:50 [#00758528]
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"it does not move me in the least, hell i don't even know
who he is "

That goes for me too...


 

offline eXXailon from purgatory on 2003-06-26 17:52 [#00758531]
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and for me....


 

offline DeadEight from vancouver (Canada) on 2003-06-26 17:52 [#00758533]
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there's really no point in pointing these things out...
people will just think you are insensitive assholes...
(which may or may not be the case... but really, come on
now...)


 

offline Jedi Chris on 2003-06-26 18:36 [#00758563]
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Is isn't very nice when thing like this happen. Death isn't
nice at all.....but I agree with you Deadeight...I think it
does come over as slightly insensative.

I don't know this person who died is, many of you here
obviously do.....but those who don't I think a little
compassion should either be shown, or perhaps to say nothing
would have been better.


 

offline qrter from the future, and it works (Netherlands, The) on 2003-06-26 18:58 [#00758582]
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oh come on, it's not like a relative died or something.

this is just a public figure - you don't even really know
him.

I'm not saying you can't grieve or whatever, but please keep
it in perspective.


 

offline nacmat on 2003-06-26 19:15 [#00758590]
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you are right... but its sad to see a 28 year old young man
dying just because yes... just for destiny... no known
cause... thats sad and its also impressive if you think
it... cos I think... I must try to live my life at 100% cos
anytime I can be off


 

offline ecnadniarb on 2003-06-26 19:18 [#00758593]
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people die all time, aint no big deal...


 

offline nacmat on 2003-06-26 19:20 [#00758599]
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thats also true... but at the same time sad.

its normal to die with 80 years or 90 years...ok... or its
explainable a death due to adisiease or an accident... but
when death comes in such an unexplainable way... I dont know
I feel it


 

offline ecnadniarb on 2003-06-26 19:22 [#00758604]
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I have to say I was a little bit sad when I first read it
because their was talk of him coming to play at Liverpool
when we signed Rigobert Song, and I watched him play a few
times for West Ham, he wasn't a bad player.


 


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