* IN YOU BEEN SNAP BLOG * GOD IS GREAT ALL THE TIME" Footballer Fabrice Muamba is discharged from hospital almost a month to the day he suffered a heart attack during match"

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Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba was today discharged from hospital, almost a month to the day after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a game.

Midfielder Muamba collapsed on the pitch in the first half of Bolton's FA Cup quarter-final at Tottenham Hotspur on March 17, with the game subsequently being abandoned.

The former England Under-21 international received treatment on the field - including from heart specialist Andrew Deaner, who was in the crowd - before being taken to the London Chest Hospital.

Back on his feet: Dr Andrew Deaner, Fabrice Muamba, and Dr Sam Mohiddin shake hands as the Bolton Wanderers footballer is discharged from the London Chest Hospital in Bethnal Green;

It later emerged that it took 78 minutes for his heart to start working unassisted and 15 defibrillator shocks were administered before the sportsman began to show signs of life.

But despite early reports that he could suffer serious brain damage and never play again, Muamba was conscious and talking to family just days later.

He was discharged from hospital today and paid tribute to staff who cared for him.

Muamba's fiancee Shauna Magunda, who has tweeted regularly during his recovery, wrote on the microblogging site: 'Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen - Hebrew 11:1. God was and always is in control.'

Upsetting: Fabrice Muamba is treated by medical staff after collapsing. His heart stopped working unassisted for 78 minutes;

Other supporters took to the site to celebrate the news.

Gary Lineker wrote: 'I see Fabrice Muamba has been released from hospital. How good is that? #miraculous.'

Almost two weeks after collapsing Shauna posted a heart-warming image to say thank you to the millions of fans who have supported her partner.

It showed Muamba wearing a blue hooded sports top and lying back in his hospital bed and she wrote alongside the image: 'Fab wanted me to post this pic for you all and to also say thank you for such overwhelming support.'

The picture attracted a string of emotional responses from fans on the social networking site.

'God is in control': Shauna Magunda, right, Fabrice Muamba's fiancee had urged her Twitter followers to keep the Bolton player in their prayers as he fights for life;

Heart-warming: Fabrice Muamba sits up smiling in his hospital bed almost two weeks after collapsing midway through a football match;

In a joint statement, Barts Health NHS Trust and Bolton Wanderers confirmed Muamba, who turned 24 earlier this month, was discharged from hospital today.

They also released a picture of the footballer shaking hands with Dr Andrew Deaner, the cardiologist and Tottenham fan who leapt from his seat in the crowd and rushed on to the pitch to help Muamba, as well as consultant cardiologist Dr Sam Mohiddin, both from Barts Health NHS Trust.

A spokesman for the trust said: 'Barts Health can confirm that Fabrice Muamba has now been discharged following several weeks of treatment. All our staff wish him the very best in his ongoing recovery.'

Applause: Rival players join in the applause for Muamba after seeing him collapse on the pitch last month;

Solidarity: Bolton's Nigel Reo-Coker (left) and Tottenham's Jermain Defoe shake hands on the pitch last month. The heart attack shocked the footballing community;

Muamba, who has released several pictures of himself during his recovery, said: 'I am naturally very pleased to be discharged from hospital and would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to every single member of staff at The London Chest Hospital who have played a part in my care.

'Their dedication, professionalism and expertise is simply amazing and I will forever be in their debt.

'I also wish to say thank you to all the many well-wishers who have sent thousands of messages of support.

'Now I am out of hospital, I am looking forward to continuing my recovery and spending precious time with my family.'

Bolton teammates applaud Muamba during a tribute at the start of their replay against Tottenham last month;

Bolton Wanderers manager Owen Coyle added: 'It is absolutely fantastic news that Fabrice has been discharged from hospital and everyone at the club is delighted.

'We would also like to add our thanks to the staff at The London Chest Hospital for their care and treatment of Fabrice, which has been outstanding.

'It is important that Fabrice and his family are now given time and space to be together, and we would ask the media to continue to respect their privacy.'

Former England striker Trevor Francis was also discharged from hospital this afternoon after suffering a suspected heart attack on Friday.
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital confirmed the former England striker was released, with the 57-year-old having recovered well from successful surgery.