‘Well, that was awkward’ – Shaka Hislop seeking medical advice after scary collapse on live TV
Shaka Hislop has spoken out for the first time since collapsing live on-TV over the weekend.
The 54-year-old was working for ESPN when he stumbled and fell to the ground on Sunday at the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles prior to Real Madrid's 3-2 win over AC Milan.
Hislop was speaking about Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, who has been the subject of a world-record £260million bid by Saudi side Al Hilal.
But he then suddenly lost his balance, leading his co-presenter Dan Thomas to quickly call for assistance.
ESPN's feed then cut away from the scene with TV viewers left in shock by the scary scenes.
The former West Ham goalkeeper has now provided a health update on social media, where he was seen smiling and looking healthy.
He joked: «Well, that was awkward. What a 24 hours this has been.»
The ex-Reading, Newcastle and Portsmouth shot-stopper added: «Listen, every so often life gives you moment to pause and this was mine.
»I have so much to be thankful for. My wife, kids, family, loved ones, friends.
«People I've shared a space with over the years and have lost touch with for whatever reason and have reached out, either directly or indirectly, thank you.»
Failing to give a reason for his collapse in the 30C California heat, he said: «My response now has to be to seek out the best medical opinion I can get and listen to what my doctors have to say.»
Hislop continued: «In closing, I would like to say thanks to Dan and the ESPN family — the camera operators, the medical staff at the Rose Bowl who all responded in the way they did and afforded me the care that I got. Thank you.
»I know now that even when we argue and disagree, I have the fullest support of each and every one of you.
«And I am looking forward to getting back and doing
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