on Saturday 12 June, 2021
Denmark footballer Eriksen given CPR after collapsing during Euro 2020 clash
Denmark's Christian Eriksen is stretchered off the pitch after collapsing during the match as his teammates react. (Reuters)
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed while playing and was given CPR by medics during his side's Euro 2020 clash with Finland on Saturday, and the match has been suspended.
A Reuters photographer at the game saw Eriksen raise his hand as he was carried from the pitch on a stretcher.
He has been taken to hospital in a stable condition, according to UEFA.
Eriksen collapsed suddenly while running near the left touchline. The midfielder's teammates formed a ring around him as medics pumped his chest just before halftime in their Group B clash.
Both teams subsequently left the field with officials holding up sheets to hide the stricken player from view.
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