Muamba critically ill in hospital after collapse during Bolton's FA Cup tie at Spurs
Posted Sunday, March 18, 2012 by Dailymail
Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba is 'critically ill' in intensive care at the heart attack centre of the London Chest Hospital, the club have confirmed.
The 23-year-old midfielder suddenly fell to the turf during the FA Cup sixth round tie at Tottenham and received CPR.
It was reported earlier in the evening that Muamba was in a stable condition, but Bolton made the announcement at 9.30pm.
Hospitalised: Fabrice Muamba was stretchered off at White Hart Lane during the FA Cup sixth round tie between Tottenham and Bolton
With the match tied at 1-1, the England Under 21 international appeared to collapse with medical staff from both teams attempting to resuscitate him.
Amid worrying scenes, six paramedics raced across the pitch to assist the Congo-born player.
Bolton released a statement saying: 'Bolton Wanderers can confirm that Fabrice Muamba has been taken to hospital following his collapse at White Hart Lane this evening during the FA Cup quarter-final.'
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