Spanish second division side UD Salamanca have released a very positive statement about the health of player Miguel Garcia who ‘died’ for almost half a minute during Sunday’s match against Real Betis.<\/p>\n
Garcia collapsed in the centre circle after suffering a heart attack early in the second half. The 31-year-old was revived on the pitch before being rushed to Salamanca’s University Hospital, where the club say his condition continues to improve following surgery.<\/p>\n
Team physician Jose Ignacio Garrido said after the match that the player was legally dead for 25 seconds. He added that his playing days were almost certainly over.<\/p>\n