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Shaka Hislop 'thankful' for support after on-air collapse at Real Madrid v AC Milan game.

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Former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has offered thanks for the support he received after his "awkward" on-air collapse on Sunday in California.

The 54-year-old was working as an analyst for US broadcaster ESPN when he stumbled and fell during a pre-match pitch-side interview.

"What a 24 hours this has been. Every so often life gives you a moment to pause and this was mine."

Hislop added: "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.

"There is so much I have to be thankful for - wife, children, family, loved ones, friends, people I have shared space with over the years and have lost touch with for whatever reason and who have reached out either directly or indirectly - thank you.