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The FA Cup quarter-final between Spurs and Bolton was abandoned after Fabrice Muamba collapsed on the pitch and was rushed to hospital

Muamba started his career at Arsenal and spent two years at Birmingham before joining Bolton in 2008. He was born in Zaire but has represented England from Under-16 to Under-21 level.

by Sports reporters, Press... 3/17/2012 7:24:06 PM
Bolton Wanderers' Fabrice Muamba collapsed with several minutes remaining in the first half

by Natalie Marchant, Press... edited by Stephanie Gonzalez, Press... 3/17/2012 7:25:01 PM
Footballers have taken to Twitter to express their concern over Muamba's collapse

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 7:27:47 PM
Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand wrote: "Come on Fabrice Muamba, praying for you."

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 7:31:47 PM
Hope Muamba is okay! Thoughts with him!

by jackwilshere via twitter 3/17/2012 7:32:31 PM
The medical team attend to Fabrice Muamba

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 7:37:56 PM
For all those asking, I know as much as you do.. waiting anxiously for updates from teammates. Fab is a fighter! #prayforMuamba

by stuholden via twitter 3/17/2012 7:40:08 PM
Middlesbrough defender Justin Hoyte, who came through the Arsenal youth team with Muamba, tweeted: @justinhoyte84 "I seriously hope my best friend in football @fmuamba is ok. Stay strong bro please please stay strong. God is with u remember tht!!!!!"

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 7:42:17 PM
Hope fabrice muamba is ok. Praying for him and his family. Still in shock.

by Wayne Rooney via twitter 3/17/2012 7:55:39 PM
Bolton Wanderers have released a short statement on the club's website: "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. There is no further information at this stage."

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 7:59:07 PM
Clear concern from Bolton Wanderers' manager Owen Coyle after Fabrice Muamba collapsed

by Natalie Marchant, Press... edited by Stephanie Gonzalez, Press... 3/17/2012 8:03:40 PM
Fans filing out of Spurs ground White Hart Lane after the abandoned FA Cup tie spoke of their shock.

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 8:11:05 PM
Spurs fan Paul Bowman, 53, from London Colney, Hertfordshire, said: "The player went down with no one near him. He just collapsed."

by Natalie Marchant, Press... edited by Stephanie Gonzalez, Press... 3/17/2012 8:11:46 PM
#prayformuamba and #muamba are trending on Twitter.

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 8:14:01 PM
In shock here in NY,can't believe this, praying for Fabrice waiting for news. @asifvali

by Amir Khan via twitter 3/17/2012 8:21:59 PM
Enterpreneur and former Spurs chairman Alan Sugar joined in the wellwishes on Twitter: lord_sugar "Spurs v Bolton Game is abandoned we hope Fabrice Muamba is ok let's all wish him well"

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 8:24:19 PM
Tottenham Hotspur released a statement on the club's website following the abandoned game, which read: "Tottenham Hotspur can confirm that Fabrice Muamba has been taken to hospital following his collapse on the pitch during the match at White Hart Lane this evening. The match was immediately abandoned."

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 8:25:15 PM
UPDATE: Unconfirmed reports later said the player was in a stable condition in tThe London Chest Hospital.

by Natalie Marchant, Press... edited by Stephanie Gonzalez, Press... 3/17/2012 8:38:55 PM
#FabriceMuamba will keep praying for you and your family

by swp29 via twitter 3/17/2012 8:49:10 PM
Cricketer Graeme Swann was among those tweeting his support for Fabrice Muamba: @swannyg66 "Great to hear he is in a stable condition. I was out celebrating england's win in the rugby but it doesn't seem to matter as much now"

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 9:00:00 PM
The Football Association has released a statement from chairman David Bernstein wishing Muamba well.

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 9:02:37 PM
"On behalf of the FA, I would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Fabrice Muamba and his family this evening," Bernstein said.

by Natalie Marchant, Press... edited by Stephanie Gonzalez, Press... 3/17/2012 9:02:47 PM
"Fabrice has played 33 times for England Under-21s, captaining Stuart Pearce's side during this time and is a player, and more importantly, a person we care greatly for. We are in contact with Bolton Wanderers over Fabrice's condition and are awaiting updates."

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 9:02:56 PM
UPDATE: Fabrice Muamba is "critically ill" in intensive care at the heart attack centre of the London Chest Hospital, Bolton Wanderers have said.

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 9:29:52 PM
A Bolton spokesman said: "Bolton Wanderers can confirm that Fabrice Muamba has been admitted to the heart attack centre at London Chest Hospital where he is currently in a critically ill condition in intensive care."

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 9:41:11 PM
He continued: "No further information will be issued at this stage. The club has requested the media to respect his family's privacy at this time."

by Natalie Marchant, Press... 3/17/2012 9:41:30 PM
Good to hear muamba is stable. Hope he gets better soon.

by Wayne Rooney via twitter 3/17/2012 10:00:45 PM
Hearing both sets of fans just shout at the top of ther voices, literally just urging him not to die was an eerie experience

by Paul Hirst via twitter 3/17/2012 10:01:29 PM
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore said: "The thoughts of the Premier League, its clubs and players are with Fabrice Muamba, his family and Bolton Wanderers."

by Paul McGurk, Press Association 3/17/2012 10:02:05 PM
He added: "We would like to praise the players, match officials, coaching staff and medical teams of both clubs at White Hart Lane for their swift actions in attending Fabrice. The league would also like to commend the compassion shown by the fans of Bolton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur."

by Paul McGurk, Press Association edited by Stephanie Gonzalez, Press... 3/17/2012 10:02:34 PM
Mr Scudamore concluded: "We hope to hear positive news about Fabrice who is and has been a wonderful ambassador for the English game and the league at Arsenal, Birmingham City and Bolton Wanderers."

by Paul McGurk, Press Association edited by Stephanie Gonzalez, Press... 3/17/2012 10:03:42 PM
Hear that Spurs fans and staff were fantastic today - full respect to all concerned. Praying #Muamba pulls through.

by Piers Morgan via twitter 3/17/2012 10:08:06 PM
"Critically ill and intensive care" I really hope that this nightmare will be soon over and I wish for Fabrice Muamba to recover fully.

by VincentKompany via twitter 3/17/2012 10:10:07 PM
Tottenham's William Gallas is distraught as medical staff attend to Fabrice Muamba

by Paul McGurk, Press Association 3/17/2012 10:13:32 PM
Hold tight Fab Muamba, stay strong bruva.

by LethalBizzle via twitter 3/17/2012 10:16:52 PM
Pirlo: "We dedicate our goals to Muamba, who's currently fighting for his life."

by juventusfc via twitter edited by Paul McGurk, Press Association 3/17/2012 10:18:06 PM
Everyone pray for Muamba please......

by jacoposala via twitter 3/17/2012 10:29:14 PM
I'd like to join all those who wish Muamba to recover soon. We stand by Fabrice and his family.

by Sergio Aguero via twitter 3/17/2012 10:31:18 PM
The scenes at White Hart Lane recalled awful memories of Cameroon's Marc Vivien-Foe, who collapsed and died during a Confederations Cup match in 2003.

by Paul McGurk, Press Association 3/17/2012 10:33:22 PM
Hope Muamba is okay! Thoughts with him!

by jackwilshere via twitter 3/17/2012 10:34:34 PM
Many of you are thinking of Fabrice. If you want to learn CPR then you may want to watch our @JackWilshere videos on.fb.me

by stjohnambulance via twitter 3/17/2012 10:35:22 PM
Positive thoughts go out to Fabrice Muamba.

by Jürgen Klinsmann via twitter 3/17/2012 10:43:23 PM
LFC and managing director Ian Ayre issue message of support to Fabrice Muamba lfc.tv

by Liverpool FC via twitter edited by Paul McGurk, Press Association 3/17/2012 10:46:00 PM
Tonight's events will also have triggered unwelcome memories of the tragic death of Motherwell captain Phil O'Donnell, after he collapsed on the pitch in 2007.

by Paul McGurk, Press Association 3/17/2012 10:48:56 PM
Pray for Fabrice Muamba and his family

by Jacquie Beltrao via twitter edited by Paul McGurk, Press Association 3/17/2012 10:50:33 PM

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