Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch for second time since 2021
Christian Eriksen, the 34-year-old Denmark midfielder, collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine on 7 June, five years after suffering cardiac arrest at Euro 2020. The BBC reports he walked off the pitch himself and is conscious [4]. The match was abandoned after 65 minutes.
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Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's international friendly against Ukraine on 7 June 2026, according to multiple outlets [2, 3, 4, 5]. The BBC reports the match was stopped after 65 minutes when the 34-year-old midfielder fell to the ground, prompting medical staff to attend to him on the field [4]. Players from both teams formed a protective ring around Eriksen during the incident [4, 7].
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