Denmark v Finland suspended after Eriksen collapses on pitch

Football
By Reuters | Jun 12, 2021
June 12, 2021 Denmark's Thomas Delaney, Andreas Christensen and teammates stand in front of Christian Eriksen as he receives medical attention after collapsing during the match Pool via 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.

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 with the Finns.

June 12, 2021 Denmark's Christian Eriksen receives medical attention after collapsing during the match Pool via REUTERS

Both teams subsequently left the field with officials holding up sheets to hide the stricken player from view.

There was no immediate word on Eriksen's condition.

The match was stopped in the 43rd minute. UEFA later announced the match has been suspended due to medical emergency.

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