Goalkeeper collapses, dies during football match in Malaysia
Firos Mohamed was pronounced dead at a hospital following his collapse during a league match.
A goalkeeper died after collapsing on the pitch during a league football match in Malaysia, state media reported Sunday.
Firos Mohamed, a former goalkeeper for Malaysia's Penang Football Club, died after collapsing during a match for the Dr Zambry Abd Kadir Cup at the Manjung Municipal Council Stadium late Saturday, Bernama news agency reported.
Authorities confirmed that Firos died from a heart attack. He was immediately transported to a hospital where doctors pronounced him dead.
Penang FC also confirmed the news in a statement on social media.
Several videos went viral showing Firos, 53, collapsing while playing against Kedah Football Club.
The tournament featured legends from four states -- Perak, Penang, Perlis and Kedah.
Firos left a lasting legacy in the 1990s as an outstanding goalkeeper at Penang and the national level.