Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was conscious in hospital on Saturday, after collapsing during his side’s Euro 2020 opening match with Finland and being given CPR on the pitch in Copenhagen. Eriksen collapsed suddenly in the 42nd minute of the match while running near the left touchline after a Denmark throw-in. “We have been in contact with him and the players have spoken to Christian,” said Peter Moller of the Danish Football Association. — UEFA (@UEFA) June 12, 2021Denmark’s Christian Eriksen during the Euro 2020 game against Finland at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Christian Eriksen and his family,” Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo said on Instagram.

Source: The Irish Times June 12, 2021 17:56 UTC