David Ginola, the former Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur winger, has moved to reassure fans that he remains in good spirits after suffering a suspected heart attack on Thursday. Ginola, 49, is reported to have collapsed in Mandelieu on the French Riviera after taking part in a golf tournament against other celebrities.

Tweeting from his hospital bed in Monaco, Ginola revealed he fell ill while playing football, but appeared to be in a stable condition. His message read: “Footy match in the midday sun, not very clever. Now having some tests done. Whoever voted for a World Cup in Qatar in the summer?”