Denmark’s game against Belgium at Euro 2020 was interrupted after 10 minutes Thursday to allow players and supporters at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium to take part in a round of applause for Christian Eriksen.
What a moment at the Parken Stadium. The game is paused on the tenth minute to pay tribute to Christian Eriksen. ❤️#beINEURO2020 #EURO2020 #DENBEL
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) June 17, 2021
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The 29-year-old Denmark midfielder is recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch during Saturday’s Group B game against Finland.
A section of fans in the 25,000 crowd held up a banner reading “All of Denmark is with you, Christian” as the referee briefly halted the match with Denmark leading 1-0 through a second-minute goal from Yussuf Poulsen.
🇩🇰 🇧🇪 ❤️#EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/NcFZ0pC5UB
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 17, 2021
After 10 minutes the two teams put the ball out of play and came together with fans to applaud.
— B/R Football (@brfootball) June 17, 2021
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The Danish Football Union (DBU) said earlier Thursday that Eriksen would have a heart defibrillator implanted after undergoing a series of tests.
“After Christian has been through different heart examinations it has been decided that he should have an ICD (heart starter),” the Danish FA said in a statement on Twitter.
“This device is necessary after a cardiac attack due to rhythm disturbances,” it added.
The DBU provided no details on the potential consequences for the Inter Milan player’s future career.
(With AFP inputs)
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