`` What happened to Fabrice at this stadium eight months ago has obviously changed his life forever , '' Villas-Boas wrote . Fabrice Muamba receives standing ovation as he returns to White Hart Lane for first match . Muamba collapsed at the London soccer stadium during a match in 2009 . His heart stopped for 78 minutes , but he was saved by a cheer from the crowd . Muamba is raising funds for his problems since being forced to retire .
Fabrice Muamba receives standing ovation as he returns to White Hart Lane for first match . Muamba collapsed at the London soccer stadium during a match in 2009 . His heart stopped for 78 minutes , but he was saved by a cheer from the crowd . Muamba is raising funds for his problems since being forced to retire .