Nightmare moments for Ligue 1 footballer » He collapsed on the pitch and was rushed to hospital: “We are worried”
Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Thursday, 30 October 2025, 08:56 / Updated on Thursday, 30 October 2025 08:57
Olympique Marseilles – Angersmatch played in the 10th stage of Ligue 1, was overshadowed by a sad event that took place at the end of the match at the Stade Velodrome, according to sportal.bg.
The game ended in a tie, 2-2, but the end was marked by a dramatic scene. Bilal Nadir, the 21-year-old midfielder of the hosts, collapsed on the turf without being touched by any opponent.
PHOTO. Nightmare scenes in Marseille – Angers! Entered the field for 13 minutes, Bilal Nadir collapsed on the field
Nadir was brought on in the 76th minute, but just 12 minutes later he suddenly collapsed in the middle of the pitch, untouched. The midfielder remained motionless, and the atmosphere on the “Velodrome” instantly turned into one of horror.
The players of both teams immediately jumped to help the Moroccan, and the medical team intervened quickly. After a few moments of panic, Nadir was stabilized and taken off the field on a stretcher to the applause of the “Velodrome” crowd.
For now, the causes of the accident suffered by Bilal Nadir are not known. Immediately after the game, his teammates sent him messages of support and posted photos of him on social media.
Des images qu'on aime pas voir… 🙏
Bilal Nadir victime d'un malaise, le Marocain est sorti du terrain sur civière, bien conscient. 😰pic.twitter.com/kLmEEaLmKR
— HICHAM BENNIS 🇲🇦 (@Hichambnns_) October 29, 2025
In the post-match press conference, Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi gave the first information on the midfielder's condition, who was taken to hospital for further tests and investigations.
“He regained consciousness and was taken to hospital for tests and checks. We're all worried, but hopefully it's nothing serious.”
Midfielder Matt O'Riley confirmed in turn that the Moroccan “is OK”.
At the time of the incident, Marseille was leading 2-1, but was tied in the 90th+6th minute, after Ousmane Camara's goal. “That phase took us out of the game a bit”, admitted Robinio Vaz at the microphone of the Ligue 1+ channel.
