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Ex-Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis collapses during Galatasaray match... but is ALLOWED to carry on playing

Former Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis fainted during Galatasaray's game on Sunday, but was allowed to continue playing.

Gomis appeared to lose consciousness but was given permission to return to the field by medics during the game against Kasimpasa.

The incident occurred in the seventh minute of the game as Gomis fell to his knees before eventually collapsing to the ground as players lined up for a Galatasaray corner.

Galatasaray striker Bafetimbi Gomis fell to the ground as players lined up for a corner
Galatasaray striker Bafetimbi Gomis fell to the ground as players lined up for a corner
Kasimpasa players quickly rushed to the attention of the Galatasaray forward
Kasimpasa players quickly rushed to the attention of the Galatasaray forward
Gomis, formerly of Swansea City, fell to the ground in the seventh minute of the game
Gomis, formerly of Swansea City, fell to the ground in the seventh minute of the game
Gomis was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a form of low blood pressure, in 2009
Gomis was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a form of low blood pressure, in 2009
The 32-year-old received treatment from medics after falling to the ground
The 32-year-old received treatment from medics after falling to the ground

In 2009 Gomis was diagnosed with vasovagal syncope, a form of low blood pressure.