Christian Eriksen.Photo: FRIEDEMANN VOGEL/AFP via Getty Images
Christian Eriksenis on the mend.
On Saturday, the 29-year-old Danish soccer player suddenly collapsed during theEuro 2020opening game against Finland but is now “awake” and in stable condition.
During the first half of the game, which was taking place at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium, Eriksen was struggling to make his way across the field when a ball that was thrown in his direction hit him, causing him to fall to the ground, perESPN.
Rushing to his side were teammates Martin Braithwaite and Thomas Delaney, alongside team medics, who gave the sports star medical attention, including CPR. The Danish FA later confirmed in asocial media statementthat Eriksen is “awake” and is awaiting “further examinations” at a hospital.
The match between Denmark and Finland was suspended due to Eriksen’s medical emergency, with the score still at 0-0, ESPN reported.
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In a statement, UEFA president Aleksander Čeferinsaid, “Moments like this put everything in life into perspective. I wish Christian a full and speedy recovery and pray his family has strength and faith.”
“At these times, the unity of the football family is so strong and he and his family carry with them the good wishes and prayers of everyone,“addedČeferin. “I heard of fans of both teams chanting his name. Football is beautiful and Christian plays it beautifully.”
source: people.com
