Christian Eriksen 'stabilized' after collapsing during match

A horrifying scene unfolded on Saturday when Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during the match. IPA

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen 'stabilized' after collapsing during Euro 2020 match

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Jun 12, 2021 2:12 PM ET

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is awake and has been stabilized after collapsing during Saturday's Euro 2020 match against Finland. He is undergoing further examination at a local hospital in Copenhagen, UEFA announced:

Following the medical emergency involving Denmark's player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET.

The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised.
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 12, 2021

Eriksen collapsed just before halftime and was unresponsive. Medical professionals on the scene administered CPR as the stadium fell silent. Denmark players shielded the 29-year-old from the crowd as he was carted off the field.

UEFA suspended the remainder of Saturday's match between Denmark and Finland. It's unclear when the two sides might take the field again.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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