Did Marc-Vivien Foe die on the pitch?

In the 72nd minute of the match Foé collapsed in the centre circle with no other players near him. After attempts to resuscitate him on the pitch, he was stretchered off the field, where he received mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and oxygen.

What game did Vivien Foe die?

FIFA Confederations Cup
It is exactly 17 years since former West Ham United favourite Marc-Vivien Foé tragically passed away at the age of just 28. The midfielder collapsed while playing for his country, Cameroon, against Colombia in the semi-finals of the FIFA Confederations Cup at the Stade de Gerland in Lyon, France, on 26 June 2003.

Where did Marc-Vivien Foe die?

Lyon, France
Marc-Vivien Foé/Place of death

How old is Marc-Vivien Foe?

28 years (1975–2003)
Marc-Vivien Foé/Age at death

How old was Marc Vivien Foe when he died?

Marc-Vivien Foé (1 May 1975 – 26 June 2003) was a Cameroonian professional footballer, who played as a defensive midfielder for both club and country.

Where did Marc Vivien Foe play for Cameroon?

On 26 June 2003, Cameroon faced Colombia in the semi-final, held at the Stade de Gerland in Lyon, France. In the 72nd minute of the match Foé collapsed in the centre circle with no other players near him. After attempts to resuscitate him on the pitch, he was stretchered off the field, where he received mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and oxygen.

Where was Marc Vivien Foe’s state funeral held?

The midfielder was given a state funeral in Cameroon in July 2003. Journalist Francis N-gwa Niba, who was there, remembers: “The funeral was huge. The president was there, [Fifa president] Sepp Blatter, everyone who was anyone in African football.

When did Marc Vivien Foe play for Manchester City?

Foe had been on loan at Manchester City from Lyon in the 2002-03 season, making 35 appearances and scoring nine goals. City retired his number 23 shirt after his death, while a street was named after him in Lyon.