a écrit le 27 juin 2003 à 9h19 City retire tragic Foe's shirt
Manchester City have decided to retire their number 23 shirt in tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe.
The 28-year-old midfielder died after collapsing during Cameroon's Confederations Cup game against Colombia.
Foe spent last season on loan at City, scoring nine goals in the Premiership, including City's final goal at Maine Road.
A popular figure in Kevin Keegan's squad, City have decided to remember Foe by making him the last player to wear the number 23 shirt for them.
'The club and supporters believe his contribution and memory will always be part of the history of Manchester City,' City said on their website.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is considering naming the next Confederations Cup after Foe.
'We have already had a proposal that the next Confederations Cup would bear his name. It is an excellent idea which we will study,' Blatter said.
Speaking after meeting the Cameroon squad, Blatter said Sunday's final against France would take place despite Foe's death.
'They all agreed, they even applauded - they want to play this final.'
'I asked 'what would make Foe happy now - if he knew that you were in the final, would he have applauded?'. At that moment, everybody burst into applause.
'Even in sadness, positive feelings can be expressed. Football must continue and show its strength.'
Manchester City have decided to retire their number 23 shirt in tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe.
The 28-year-old midfielder died after collapsing during Cameroon's Confederations Cup game against Colombia.
Foe spent last season on loan at City, scoring nine goals in the Premiership, including City's final goal at Maine Road.
A popular figure in Kevin Keegan's squad, City have decided to remember Foe by making him the last player to wear the number 23 shirt for them.
'The club and supporters believe his contribution and memory will always be part of the history of Manchester City,' City said on their website.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter is considering naming the next Confederations Cup after Foe.
'We have already had a proposal that the next Confederations Cup would bear his name. It is an excellent idea which we will study,' Blatter said.
Speaking after meeting the Cameroon squad, Blatter said Sunday's final against France would take place despite Foe's death.
'They all agreed, they even applauded - they want to play this final.'
'I asked 'what would make Foe happy now - if he knew that you were in the final, would he have applauded?'. At that moment, everybody burst into applause.
'Even in sadness, positive feelings can be expressed. Football must continue and show its strength.'
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