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Denmark's Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing during friendly

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Denmark's and Ukraine's players huddle on the pitch during the football international friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine at Odense Stadium in Denmark, on June 7, 2026. [AFP]

Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine but was later able to walk off the field, five years after suffering a cardiac arrest during the European Championship.

The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who has a type of pacemaker, fell to the ground in the 64th minute of the match in Odense on Sunday.

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