Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch again, five years after cardiac arrest at Euro 2021
Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine, five years after a similar cardiac arrest incident at Euro 2021. He regained consciousness and was taken to the hospital for further examination.
Why it matters
The incident raises ongoing concerns regarding athlete health and safety protocols in professional sports.
New Delhi , UPDATED: Jun 8, 2026 07:57 IST Posted By: Saurabh Kumar Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during his side's international friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, forcing the match to be abandoned. Eriksen, who was playing for Denmark in the friendly, clutched his chest and fell to the ground in the 79th minute, prompting immediate concern among players and officials. Medical personnel rushed onto the field to attend to the midfielder as the game was halted.
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