Tapie is hospitalised

MARSEILLES - Mr Bernard Tapie, the fallen French tycoon and exsoccer boss, was rushed from jail to hospital overnight after coming…

MARSEILLES - Mr Bernard Tapie, the fallen French tycoon and exsoccer boss, was rushed from jail to hospital overnight after coming down with a mild heart problem, emergency care workers said yesterday.

Mr Tapie, imprisoned nearly four months ago for fixing a soccer match and currently on trial for embezzling money from his former Marseilles soccer club, woke up complaining of chest pains and breathing difficulties.

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