During a Women’s World Cup match, Colombian professional footballer Linda Caicedo collapsed on the pitch for the second time in three days. Previously, she had been rushed to the hospital after a medical emergency, as reported by Breaking Digest.
In video footage, Caicedo can be seen abruptly stopping, clutching her chest, and then falling to the ground during a regular training session in Sydney, Australia. Teammates and medical personnel rushed to her side, fearing for her well-being.
Per Daily Mail, Caicedo was unconscious for approximately 90 seconds before regaining consciousness while being transported to the hospital on a stretcher.
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Later, it was disclosed that Caicedo was allegedlyt exhausted and facing the physical demands and stress of training.
The Colombian FA medical staff reassured the public that Caicedo’s health was sound and that the incident was only a temporary setback.
“Linda is very tired,” a Colombian FA medical staff member claimed to media.
Because everyone clutches their chest and falls to the ground, unconscious, when they’re “tired”.
The Colombian star collapsed again during a match against Germany. She must be VERY tired.
The Sun reported (video at link):
The Real Madrid star dropped to her hands and knees in the 83rd minute of Colombia’s 2-1 win against Germany before laying completely flat on her front as she received treatment.
She was eventually helped to her feet and made her way to the sidelines.
But rather than subbing her off, the teen was remarkably allowed to carry on playing.
She was eventually replaced by Marcela Restrepo in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
Caicedo hit a 52nd-minute wonder goal to put Colombia 1-0 up in Sydney.
Alexandra Popp’s 89th-minute penalty levelled before Manuela Vanegas’ headed winner sparked bedlam in the 97th minute.
Caicedo took the pitch in Colombia’s 2-1 victory against Germany.
The star scored at the 52nd minute to put Colombia up 1-0.
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