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Marc-Vivien Foe: ‘Your memory lives on’ – Manchester City, Fifa, Lyon remember late Cameroon star

The Federation of International Football Association, Manchester City, Olympique Lyon and West Ham United have paid tribute to Marc-Vivien Foe who died on June 26, 2003.

Aged 28, the midfielder passed away following a cardiac arrest during a Fifa Confederations Cup semi-final encounter between Cameroon and Colombia inside Stade de Gerland, Lyon.

With Saturday marking the 18th year of his death anniversary, the world’s football ruling body alongside his former teams have taken to social media to remember his legacy.

Born in Yaounde, Foe began his career at local side Canon Yaounde before joining French top-flight side RC Lens in 1994.