ESPN soccer analyst Shaka Hislop is “OK,” ESPN commentator Adrian Healey said Sunday after Hislop collapsed on-air ahead of a friendly between AC Milan and Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl.
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Former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop is conscious and recovering after collapsing on air before Sunday’s friendly between Real Madrid and AC Milan in California.
The 54-year-old was working as an analyst for US broadcaster ESPN.
He stumbled and fell to the ground face forwards during a pre-match pitch-side interview at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Dan Thomas, presenting alongside Hislop, called for assistance as the channel cut for a commercial break.
Temperatures in California on Sunday were reported to be about 30C, but it is unclear if heat was a factor in Hislop’s collapse.
In an update at half-time, Thomas said: “My mate, Shaka, 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, because you imagine seeing that happen live.”
