Sammie Szmodics is in the news after collapsing in Ireland’s World Cup qualifier vs the Czech Republic; he says he's on the mend. Irish-born midfielder for Peterborough and Ireland.
During a Euro playoff game in Prague, Irish midfielder Jayson Szmodics collapsed after a collision, displaying involuntary arm movements. He was treated on the field, stretchered off, and taken to hospital. The incident occurred less than two minutes after he entered the game. The match ended with Czech victory on penalties.