- 45-year-old crashed into another skiier in Alpine resort of Portes du Mont Blanc
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Peter Allen
Last updated at 4:07 PM on 8th February 2012
Hospitalised: David Ginola has suffered serious throat injuries after a skiing accident in Portes du Mont Blanc
Former football star David Ginola has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a skiing accident, it emerged today.
The 45-year-old Frenchman, who played for a number of Premiership clubs including Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, crashed into another skier in the Alpine resort of Portes du Mont Blanc.
Ambulance staff said it was a ‘severe collision’ which resulted in Mr Ginola suffering ‘severe trauma’. Injuries included damage to his throat, and bruises all over his body.
After a number of hours in hospital following the accident yesterday afternoon, Mr Ginola was allowed back to his hotel room, but was forced to cancel future engagements.
These included an appearance at the high-profile ‘snow golf’ tournament at nearby Megeve, where he was due to be one of the major celebrities taking part this week.
‘It’s a huge disappointment that he will no longer be coming,’ said one of the organisers. ‘David had a very nasty accident in Portes du Mont Blanc.
‘He was badly hurt in the crash, and had to go to hospital for treatment, and to be put under investigation. He is now recovering.’
Star: The 45-year-old in action for Tottenham Hotspur against Middlesborough in 2000. The Frenchman crashed into another skier, but has since been allowed out of hospital
Since retiring from football in 2002, Ginola has tried to build upon his success as a front man for L’Oreal shampoo commercials in which he used the phrase ‘Because You’re Worth It’.
Ginola, who also played for Aston Villa and Everton, has also enjoyed some success in TV programmes like the French ‘Dancing with the Stars’.
However, personal problems have included being sued for maintenance by Joelle Pinquier, a woman who said Ginola fathered her daughter, Joy.
Although he refused to take a paternity test, Ginola agreed in 2008 to pay £400 a month maintenance until Joy was 18.
Ginola now lives in St Tropez, on the French Riviera, with his former model wife, Coraline, and their two children, Andrea and Carla.
Accident: Mr Ginola was skiing in Porte du Mont Blanc, France, when he was injured
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So is this really news??? Answer – no.
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Glad to see that he is on the mend,get well soon David.
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David, This is wishing you a quick recovery.
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oh Man this guy is the sole reason I started to watch football in the first place. I hope he gets better soon and returns to our shores as a commentator again. I just adore him.
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Oh no, love DG. Used to see him in Mill Hill every morning on the school run! Wishing you a speedy recovery
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Although I love David Ginola – I am sure this has been dramatised as he wouldn’t have been allowed out of hospital on the same day as the accident happened if his injuries had been that severe.
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He can bump into me anytime he wants….
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Sue Barker on beside duty….??? Get well soon David
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Get well soon David. Spurs legend…
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I’ll kiss him better x
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