COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was rushed to hospital after collapsing during his side's Euro 2020 opening match with Finland and being given CPR on the pitch on Saturday, with soccer officials later saying the player was stable and awake. Eriksen collapsed suddenly in the 42nd minute of the match while running near the left touchline after a Denmark throw-in. Applause broke out in the Parken stadium among both Danish and Finnish fans, when it was announced that Eriksen had regained conciousness. "He is doing well and they are playing the match for Christian," Moller said. "I completely understand that you can't play a soccer match at this level, after watching one of your best friends fight for his life," Hjulmand said.

Source: The Star June 12, 2021 17:08 UTC