Fans hold up a banner in support of Christian Eriksen. Wolfgang Rattay
Wolfgang Rattay
DENMARK’S GAME AGAINST Belgium at Euro 2020 was stopped after 10 minutes to allow players and supporters at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium to take part in a round of applause for Christian Eriksen.
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.
Emotional scenes in Copenhagen as play is halted in the 10th minute as mark of respect to Christian Eriksen #DEN 1-0 #BEL#DENBEL#Euro2020#RTESoccer
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.
The Danish Football Union (DBU) said earlier Thursday that Eriksen would have a heart defibrillator implanted after undergoing a series of tests.
Belgian supporters send their own message. Wolfgang Rattay
Wolfgang Rattay
“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.
Poulsen’s goal — after just 99 seconds — is the second-quickest in Euros history.
Sensational start from the home side as Yussuf Poulsen puts Denmark ahead after a mistake from Jason Denayer #DEN 1-0 #BEL#DENBEL#Euro2020#RTESoccer
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Play stopped to pay tribute to Eriksen as Danes open scoring against Belgium after 99 seconds
DENMARK’S GAME AGAINST Belgium at Euro 2020 was stopped after 10 minutes to allow players and supporters at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium to take part in a round of applause for Christian Eriksen.
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.
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.
Poulsen’s goal — after just 99 seconds — is the second-quickest in Euros history.
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