Cameroon Soccer Star Foe Dies

World | June 27, 2003, Friday // 00:00
Cameroon Soccer Star Foe Dies Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe is carried off the field on a stretcher during the semi-final soccer Confederations Cup match between Colombia and Cameroon in Lyon after collapsing. He was later declared dead. Photo by AFP

Cameroon midfielder Marc-Vivien Foe has died after collapsing during an international match in France. The 28-year-old fell to the ground unchallenged in the 72nd minute of a Confederations Cup semi-final against Colombia in Lyon. He was treated on the pitch before being stretchered off and receiving further treatment, including mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and extra oxygen. Foe spent last season on loan at English club Manchester City from French club Olympique Lyon and also played for RC Lens.

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