Over the years players have collapsed and died on the football pitch, here are some of the most heartbreaking deaths that have happened during a match.1. Peter Biaksangzuala – India
Died from spinal injuries that occurred as he landed awkwardly while celebrating a goal.
2. Endurance Idahor – Sudan
He died in the ambulance. Autopsy report revealed that he suffered a circulatory collapse from a heart attack.
3. Akli Fairuz – Indonesia
Died after colliding with opposition goalkeeper during a match
4. Piermario Morosini – Italy
The cause of death was cardiac arrest.
5. Marc-Vivien Foé – Cameroon
Collapsed while playing. The cause of death was hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
6. Hrvoje Custic – Republic of croatia
Collided with a concrete wall during a game against Cibalia and died in hospital 5 days later of severe head injuries.
7. Miklós Fehér
Cardiac arrest caused by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy while playing against Vitória.
8. Antonio Puerta – Spain
Collapsed during a match against Getafe C.F.. He died later in hospital after several cardiac arrests. Autopsy revealed arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy.
