Spurs-Bolton clash abandoned after Muamba collapse

Fabrice Muamba was rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch during Bolton’s FA Cup sixth-round tie against Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

The midfielder fell to the ground unchallenged in the 42nd minute of the first half before paramedics rushed onto the pitch to provide resuscitation.

As the 23-year-old was stretchered off down the tunnel, referee Howard Webb called both teams off the pitch. The game was later abandoned.

Players surrounding Muamba looked distraught, while Bolton chairman Phil Gartside rushed from the stands to the sidelines.

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