LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Shaka Hislop, an ESPN analyst, has stated that he will be seeking the “best medical opinion” as a result of his horrifying on-air fall.
Prior to AC Milan’s friendly match against Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl in California, the former Premier League and MLS goalie was chatting on camera when he abruptly staggered and fell to the ground.
Concerns about his health were immediately expressed; however, it was soon determined that the 54-year-old was aware and communicating, and he has since provided an update on his situation.
Ex-West Ham, Reading, Portsmouth, Newcastle and FC Dallas keeper Hislop has said in a video statement: “Well, that was awkward. What a 24 hours this has been. That was big. Every so often life gives you moments to pause and this was mine.
“There is so much I have to be thankful for, my wife, kids, family, friends, for people I’ve shared a space with over the years. To all those that I’ve lost touch with over the years that have reached out either directly or indirectly, thank you.
“My response now has to be to seek out the best medical opinion I can get and listen to what my doctor has to say.
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“In closing, I’d like to say thanks to Dan and the ESPN family, the camera operators, the medical staff at the Rose Bowl, and all those that responded in the way they did and afforded me the care that I got. Thank you.”
ESPN co-host Dan Thomas helped to call medical assistance for Hislop after seeing the former Trinidad & Tobago international collapse in front of him.
It was he that delivered the first update on Hislop, saying: “As you can imagine, seeing that happen live, there can’t be many more things that can scare you amongst a family, but we spoke to his wife and things are looking OK.”
Hislop retired from playing in 2007, while still representing the United States, and has worked as a commentator for ESPN since 2008.
