Football: Muamba remains in 'critical condition'

23-year-old Fabrice Muamba was rushed to hospital after harrowing scenes towards the end of the first half of an FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Saturday, when the Bolton Wanderers midfielder slumped to the turf with no player near him.

It was confirmed Muamba had suffered a cardiac arrest but added his heart had "eventually" started working.

A joint statement issued by the club and the London Chest Hospital said: "As is normal medical practice, Fabrice remains anaesthetised in intensive care and will be for at least 24 hours. His condition continues to be closely monitored by the cardiac specialists at the hospital."

Bolton manager Owen Coyle added: "Fabrice's family have asked me to pass on their thanks for the many, many kind messages of support from not only Bolton fans but also fans from clubs across the country and abroad.

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