Tragic deaths on the football field.

(Baonghean.vn) - The death of goalkeeper Choirul Huda in the Indonesian National League is just one of many tragedies in modern football.

1. Marc Vivien Foe (June 2003)

This is perhaps the most famous player to have lost his life on the football field. The former Cameroonian midfielder died suddenly after a collision during the Confederations Cup semi-final against Colombia in Lyon, France.

2. Endurance Idahor (3/2010)

On March 6, 2010, 23-year-old footballer Endurance Idahor died tragically while playing in the Nigerian national league. His team was awarded a free kick near the opponent's goal. He was preparing to take the kick when he collapsed. Medical personnel rushed onto the field and took Idahor to an ambulance, but he died before reaching the hospital.

3. Stefan Petrovski (5/2016)

Young goalkeeper Stefan Petrovski died after being struck by lightning while training with Melaka United. The player, who was of Malaysian and Australian descent, was standing with his teammates near the goal when the accident occurred.

4.Patrick Ekeng (5/2016)

In May 2016, the football world witnessed a tragedy when Patrick Ekeng (left), a Cameroonian player, died while playing for Dinamo Bucharest. Ekeng collapsed near the center circle a few minutes after being brought on from the bench. He was taken to a local hospital before dying two hours later.

5.Cheick Tiote (6/2017)

Cheick Tiote collapsed on the training ground of Beijing Enterprises after suffering a stroke. The former Newcastle player was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. In the Premier League, the Ivorian player was known as one of the most durable and physically fit defensive midfielders. Tiote earned 52 caps for the national team and participated in the last two World Cups (2010, 2014).

Kim Ngoc

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