Christian Eriksen collapses during Euro 2020 soccer match

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Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field and was taken off on a stretcher during Saturday’s European Championship match with Finland.

Denmark players gather as Christian Eriksen is attended to.
Denmark players gather as Christian Eriksen is attended to.
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Eriksen appeared conscious as he was taken off the pitch, according to a Reuters photo, following about 10 minutes of medical attention.

The 29-year-old Eriksen collapsed untouched near the end of the first half and was immediately surrounded by medical personnel. His teammates then formed a shielding wall around him.

Denmark players gather after Christian Eriksen collapsed during today's game.
Denmark players gather after Christian Eriksen collapsed during today’s game.
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The Finland players huddled by their bench and eventually walked off the field while Eriksen was still getting treatment. Eriksen was carried off to a loud ovation.

The game was suspended.

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