Today 26th of June 2016 marks 13 years since the Cameroonian International, midfielder Marc Vivien Foe left us

It was on the 26th of June 2003 in a Confederations cup Semi final game pitting Cameroun-Columbia, when Marco fondly called dropped dead at the 72nd minute of the game. MARCO collapsed at the centre circle alone and was tried to restart his heart by mouth to mouth resuscitation to no avail. He was stretched off the field to the stadium medical room where he died 15mins later.
It should be noted that the Team coach Winfried Schafer noticed some fatigue before his collapse and had signalled his replacement which Marco refused that he would play on.
A second autopsy saw evidences of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a hereditary condition known to increase risk of sudden death during physical exercise.
Foe's widow Marie-Louise stated that he had been ill with gastric problems and dysentry before the match.
FIFA Confederation Cup is a tournament played by continental champions from 6 continents, World cup holders and the next host Nation.
MARCO played the wins of Brazil and Turkey and rested against USA because Cameroun already qualified.
Marc Vivien Foe was born 1st May 1975 in Yde. He started as a junior with 2nd Division Union Garoua and later moved to Canon Yde, one of the biggest clubs in Cameroun. He won the Cameroun cup in 1993.
His international debut was against Mexico in Sept. 1993. He was part of the national squad for USA 94, starting all the 3 matches.
Junior category.
91-92 Union Garoua.
92-94, Fogape Yde.
Senior career.
94-99, Canon Yde.
99-2000, West Ham united.
2000-2003, Lyon.
(2002-2003) Man City on Loan.
National team. 1993-2003.
You left a legacy! Marco RIP.