Shaka Hislop collapses live on air during ESPN broadcast

The former Premier League goalkeeper was covering Real Madrid vs AC Milan

The former Premier League goalkeeper was covering a pre-season friendly between Real Madrid and AC Milan in the States.

He was pitchside when the incident occurred.

Broadcasting partner Dan Thomas rushed to help the former Newcastle United star and the coverage instantly cut away as people rushed to his aid.

It was later reported that Hislop, 54, was conscious, talking and "a little bit embarrassed" as ESPN provided a positive update.

"That (the first half) was of course very much secondary to what happened ahead of the game," Thomas said. "Obviously my mate Shaka is not here, but as it stands, it's good news.

"He's conscious, he's talking, I think he's a little bit embarrassed about it all. He's apologised profusely, not a man who likes people to make a fuss of him.

"Obviously it's too early to make any sort of diagnosis but the important thing is Shaka's conscious and we've spoken to his family as well, imagine seeing that happen live, there can't be many more things that can scare you amongst the family.

"We spoke to his wife and things are looking OK. Thank you for all your love, and as it stands, it looks like Shaka's going to be alright."

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