Denmark's Christian Eriksen. Photo: ReutersDenmark 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. Eriksen collapsed suddenly in the 42nd minute of the match while running near the left touchline after a Denmark throw-in. A visibly drained Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand said after the match that the players were given the option to finish the game on Saturday evening or on Sunday. Several players, including captain Simon Kjaer, were too overwhelmed by emotions to finish the game, he said.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 12, 2021 21:45 UTC