During the live broadcast of a friendly match between AC Milan and Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl on Sunday, former Premier League star and current ESPN broadcaster, Shaka Hislop, collapsed on air. As he was speaking to co-host Dan Thomas, Hislop suddenly fell, prompting Thomas to call for immediate assistance. Emergency personnel quickly attended to Hislop, and an update on his health was provided later in the match.
Thomas reassured viewers that Hislop was conscious and speaking after the incident. He also mentioned that Hislop felt somewhat embarrassed by the situation and apologized for the incident. Although it was too early to make any definitive diagnosis, the initial report indicated that Hislop’s condition was stable.
The incident occurred amid hot weather conditions, with temperatures reaching 91 degrees in Pasadena, California, where the match took place.
Shaka Hislop is a former player who had a successful career, including stints at Newcastle from 1995 to 1998, as well as playing for West Ham and Portsmouth. He concluded his playing career with FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.
Despite the incident, the friendly match between Real Madrid and AC Milan continued, with Real Madrid emerging victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. As news of Hislop’s collapse spread, concerns arose among fans and viewers, but updates from his family indicated that he was in stable condition.
As the situation develops, fans and colleagues of Shaka Hislop are anxiously awaiting further updates on his health, hoping for a full and swift recovery.
