ESPN analyst and ex-Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop collapsed dwell on air on Sunday (Monday AEST) in a scary second forward of a pre-season conflict within the United States.
Speaking dwell on air to preview the match between soccer giants AC Milan and Real Madrid on the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, Hislop had a slight smile on his face as he started to wobble earlier than collapsing ahead in the direction of his long-time ESPN colleague Dan Thomas.
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Thomas is seen very swiftly calling for assist in a daunting second caught on dwell tv.
Naturally there was quick concern for Hislop, a 54-year-old who represented each England and Trinidad and Tobago at worldwide stage in his lengthy profession with the gloves.
During the halftime break, a flustered however relieved trying Thomas got here again on air to allay any fears and state an “embarrassed” Hislop was recovering.
“Halftime then here at the Rose Bowl, it’s AC Milan 2, Real Madrid nil. But that of course very much secondary to what happened ahead of the game,” Thomas mentioned.
“Obviously my mate Shaka’s not here, but as it stands it’s good news.
“He’s conscious, he’s talking, I think he’s a little embarrassed about it all, he’s apologised profusely. Not a man who likes people to make a fuss of him.
“Obviously far too early to make any sort of diagnosis, but the important thing is that Shaka’s conscious and we spoke to his family as well.
“We spoke to his wife and things are looking OK. Silly Shaka. Thank you for all your love and as it stands, it looks like he’ll be all right.”
Hislop started his profession with Reading in England’s third tier, making his debut within the 1992-93 season.
After three seasons with the Royals, Hislop was signed by Premier League outfit Newcastle United and would additionally spend time with West Ham and Portsmouth in his top-flight profession.
He was additionally a key member of the Trinidad and Tobago aspect that certified for the World Cup for the primary and solely time in 2006.
Hislop retired after a remaining season with FC Dallas within the United States in 2007 earlier than shifting into the media the next yr.
He has since grow to be a beloved member of the ESPN FC soccer commentary crew.
Originally printed as Shock as former goalkeeper Shaka Hislop collapses on dwell TV
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
