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
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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.
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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