Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after another on-field collapse in Denmark match

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen is conscious and recovering after collapsing during a match against Ukraine. The incident, which involved his pacemaker, occurred five years after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
Why it matters
The incident raises ongoing concerns regarding athlete safety and the long-term health management of professional sports players.
The midfielder, 34, clutched his chest during a friendly against Ukraine in Odense, in a scene that echoed his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
The report is a straightforward account of a medical event in sports.
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