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James Rodriguez performs life-saving move after opposition defender Ousmane Coulibaly suffers cardiac arrest during Qatari Star League game before the 32-year-old is rushed to hospital in a stable condition

James Rodriguez performed a life-saving move on opponent Ousmane Coulibaly who suffered cardiac arrest during a league match in Qatar.

Rodriguez was playing for Al-Rayyan against Al-Wakrah in the Qatari Stars League last weekend when Coulibaly was spotted collapsing in front of goal during the first half.

The former Everton and Real Madrid midfielder was seen racing over to the aid of the opposition defender before medics could rush on to the scene.

James Rodriguez (pictured) performed a life-saving move on opponent Ousmane Coulibaly who suffered cardiac arrestu00a0during a league match in Qatar

James Rodriguez (pictured) performed a life-saving move on opponent Ousmane Coulibaly who suffered cardiac arrest during a league match in Qatar

The Colombia international adjusted the head of the 32-year-old to allow him to be able to breathe before the medical team arrived to continue the treatment, according to beIN SPORTS.