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Eriksen targets World Cup after cardiac arrest

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June 12, 2021 Denmark's Christian Eriksen is seen down on the pitch after collapsing during the match Pool via REUTERS

Denmark international Christian Eriksen said on Tuesday that his goal was to play in this year's Qatar World Cup as he steps up his recovery after suffering a cardiac arrest during his side's opening game in the European Championship in June.

Eriksen, 29, hasn't played since the incident against Finland last year, when he received life-saving treatment on the pitch.

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