Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed while playing and had to be given chest compressions on the field during a European Championship game against Finland on Saturday. Eriksen fell to the ground near the sideline late in the first half and was immediately surrounded by medical personnel. Eriksen collapsed suddenly while running near the left touchline. Danish players were in tears as medical staff tried to revive the Inter Milan player, who suddenly collapsed near the touchline. "The UEFA EURO 2020 match in Copenhagen has been suspended due to a medical emergency," UEFA said in a short statement.

Source: dna June 12, 2021 17:22 UTC