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Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand says his side will continue to think of Christian Eriksen in Euro 2020 semi-final after Danes made it through to last four with victory over Czech Republic
03/07/21 19:12
An emotional Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand has said he'll continue to think of Christian Eriksen in the build-up to the country's big semi-final at Wembley this week. The Danes have swept into the last four of the tournament on a wave of emotion after Eriksen's collapse on the pitch during their opening game against Finland. Against all odds, the country has rallied round to beat Russia, Wales and the Czech Republic who they beat 2-1 in the quarter-final on Saturday. ...read
Christian Eriksen is pictured for the first time since leaving hospital after his shocking cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 as he smiles alongside a young fan at the beach in his native Denmark
03/07/21 18:44Christian Eriksen has been recovering in the city of Odense in Denmark since leaving hospital but was pictured with a young supporter at Tidvilde Strand beach on Friday.Stewards in Baku appear to confiscate rainbow flag from Denmark fans during their Euro 2020 quarter-final victory against Czech Republic... as anti-LGBTQ+ controversy continues to plague the tournament
03/07/21 18:23The moment two members of security staff at the Baku Olympic Stadium approached the Denmark supporters and took the flag off them was caught on camera.Czech Republic 1-2 Denmark: Kasper Dolberg and Thomas Delaney put Danes into Wembley semi-final despite Patrik Schick netting his fifth goal of Euro 2020 as fairy tale journey continues
03/07/21 14:00Thomas Delaney's early header settled Denmark's nerves before Kasper Dolberg's volley doubled the Scandinavians' advantage in Baku. Patrik Schick halved the deficit, but the Danes held on.Patrik Schick has been a nightmare for defenders at Euro 2020 as he bids to down Denmark and lead his side into the semi-finals... the Czech Republic finally have a hero to worship again as he chases down Cristiano Ronaldo to become top scorer
03/07/21 09:02Patrik Schick has scored four goals in four games and established himself as a defender's worst nightmare going into Saturday's Baku quarter-final clash against Denmark.Denmark and Czech Republic sweat over the stifling heat in Baku for their Euro 2020 quarter-final... with pitch-side temperatures in Azerbaijan's capital set to reach the mid-90s!
02/07/21 21:31Denmark and Czech Republic will have to endure sweltering conditions in the Azerbaijan venue on Saturday evening, with temperatures set to reach the mid-90s in Baku.Resurgent Spain, emotionally-charged Denmark, giant-killing Swiss and ONE team yet to concede (yes, England)! Here's the lowdown on the Euro 2020 last eight as the quarter-finals kick-off TONIGHT
02/07/21 09:13You'd have to be some kind of prophet, or a very wealthy gambler to have predicted the make-up of Euro 2020's last eight. But here we are... time to have a look at all the runners and riders.Euro 2020 team of the last-16: Raheem Sterling was England's bright spark against the Germans, Alvaro Morata silenced his critics while captain fantastic Granit Xhaka led the Swiss to a historic win
01/07/21 12:53Football fans got their first taste of knockout football at the Euros, which saw eight more teams sent packing. Sportsmail has picked our team of the last 16 and also selected five subs who just missed out.Fabrice Muamba will sit down with Christian Eriksen 'when the time is right' after being put in touch with Denmark midfielder by Tottenham's medical team... as he insists Inter star's health is 'number one priority' after cardiac arrest at Euro 2020
29/06/21 14:50EXCLUSIVE: Fabrice Muamba knows Christian Eriksen is in a better place as he recovers from his cardiac arrest during Denmark's clash with Finland on the opening weekend of Euro 2020.Andreas Christensen stepped up when Denmark needed him, West Ham's Czech duo Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek have shone, but Bruno Fernandes had a tournament to forget... how the Premier League's foreign stars have fared at Euro 2020
28/06/21 15:08West Ham stars Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek starred once again for the Czech Republic. But which other non-British Premier League stars have lit up the tournament and who has flopped?Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand admits the 'love' shown to Christian Eriksen has given his side 'WINGS' after sealing their Euro 2020 quarter-final spot in emphatic style following their thrashing of Wales
27/06/21 10:17Denmark secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Euros on Saturday after thrashing Wales 4-0 in what was a fantastic performance from the whole side.'The players are hurting in there': Rob Page is optimistic for the future of Welsh football as he pays tribute to his players after a chastening 4-0 defeat by Denmark
27/06/21 00:14Wales qualified from a tough Euro 2020 group including Italy, Switzerland and Turkey, but it was a step too far against Kasper Hjulmand's men at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.'This is hilarious, a red card?': Wales fans SLAM decision to send Harry Wilson off in Danish thumping... as supporters ask 'where was VAR?'
26/06/21 19:02Harry Wilson's sending-off has been met with furious backlash after the Liverpool winger was shown a straight red in injury-time of their Denmark drubbing.PLAYER RATINGS: Dan James flew out the blocks but faded for Wales while skipper Simon Kjaer was Denmark's defensive rock as they sealed Euro 2020 quarter-final spot
26/06/21 18:18Wales crashed-out of Euro 2020 on Saturday, overwhelmed by a dominant Denmark side who made a statement with a 4-0 victory in Amsterdam.Heartbreak for Wales as Christian Eriksen-inspired Danes smash FOUR past them to book Euro 2020 quarter-final spot with Kasper Dolberg netting brace before two late strikes and Harry Wilson red
26/06/21 14:00IAN HERBERT AT THE JOHAN CRYUFF ARENA: After an opening which gave hope Wales might just defy the odds, Denmark established a superiority which left Wales chasing shadows.Danny Ward will be eager to show he is more than just Kasper Schmeichel's understudy as he prepares to face his Leicester team-mate in Wales' last-16 clash with Denmark... the keeper has the perfect chance to shine amid interest from Wolves
25/06/21 19:00Ward only played Wales' first group game against Slovakia on their route to the semi-finals five years ago, but he has starred in all three of his country's Group A fixtures this summer.Gareth Bale says he 'won't be playing as if it's my last game for Wales' in Euro 2020 clash with Denmark amid rumours the Real Madrid star will retire this summer as he sets sights on getting through to the quarter-finals
25/06/21 15:01Wales finished second in Group A behind Italy and finished above Switzerland on goal difference but will be regarded as the underdogs against the Danes at the Johan Cruyff Arena.Christian Eriksen visited his Denmark team-mates after his release from hospital following his cardiac arrest, reveals Kasper Schmeichel... as goalkeeper admits it was 'important to erase the last image we had of him on the pitch'
25/06/21 11:13Eriksen visited the rest of the Denmark squad after his release from hospital and goalkeeper Schmeichel spoke to CNN about seeing his teammate.Anthony Taylor praised for his 'perfect' handling of Christian Eriksen's on-field cardiac arrest by UEFA's chief refereeing officer... after English official immediately signalled for medics to treat the Danish star within seconds
25/06/21 10:34Taylor was officiating when Eriksen collapsed just before half-time in Denmark's tournament opener on 12 June in Copenhagen.Mancini's swagger, Denmark doing it for Eriksen and Modric's masterclass... Sportsmail's experts take their pick of the best GOAL, MOMENT AND GAME from the Euro 2020 group stages
24/06/21 21:31The Euro 2020 group phase has been a memorable one, with gripping drama in every four-nation pool as we narrowed down to 16 teams.CHRIS SUTTON'S GUIDE TO THE EURO 2020 LAST 16: Why England and Germany could go to penalties, how a resurgent Denmark could prove too hot to handle for Wales - and how holders Portugal could tumble out
24/06/21 21:30With eight ties to be played across four days starting from Saturday, Sportsmail's CHRIS SUTTON assesses each tie and who he thinks will progress to the quarter-finals.Cristiano Ronaldo has been deadly in front of goal, John Stones has erased doubts over England's defence and Denzel Dumfries has been a revelation for Holland... here is our team of the Euro 2020 group stage as we get ready for knockout football to begin
24/06/21 21:00The Euro 2020 group stage is complete and eight teams are packing their bags. Sportsmail has selected our best team of Euro 2020 so far and picked five substitutes who just didn't make the cut.BBC's Christian Eriksen cardiac arrest coverage prompted 6,417 complaints after 'intrusive' live footage showed Denmark star's medical treatment and his inconsolable wife following collapse on the pitch
24/06/21 16:05Eriksen, who has since been discharged from hospital, was shown by the BBC receiving emergency treatment on the pitch while his crying team-mates formed a ring around him.The COMPLETE Euro 2020 fixture and results guide: Television schedule for the semi-finals, kick-off times and updated scores
24/06/21 13:02Just like that, the semi-finals are over, and those left in the competition can see glory on the horizon. Sportsmail takes you through the complete fixture list, TV schedule and updated results.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: Cristiano Ronaldo currently leads the way while Switzerland's Steven Zuber has the most assists so far - but Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling have time to catch up
24/06/21 09:00The battle for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot continues as the knockout stages arrive. Sportsmail will keep you up-to-date with the goals and assists standings as each game comes.Daniel James admits to feeling 'gutted' that Wales won't play in front of their own fans during Euro 2020 last-16 clash with Denmark in Amsterdam... but winger insists the situation won't 'faze' his team-mates
24/06/21 08:00Robert Page's team qualified in second in Group A, sealing them a trip to Amsterdam for the first knockout round, but their supporters will not be able to cheer them on inside the ground.Danish dynamite ready to explode again! There are echoes of Denmark's great sides of the '80s and '90s in Kasper Hjulmand's squad... and there is a sense that something could be written in the stars
23/06/21 21:30IAN HERBERT: There is a sense that something may be written in the stars for a nation confronted by the horror of Christian Eriksen's collapse. Hjulmand has been a very good man for a crisisDenmark fans set to receive EXTRA tickets from Wales' allocation for last-16 clash at Euro 2020... with Danes allowed to travel to Amsterdam (if they spend less than 12 hours in Dutch capital) while Welsh remain banned due to Covid travel restrictions
23/06/21 13:23Denmark fans have been told they can travel to Amsterdam to watch Saturday's Euro 2020 round of 16 tie, which Wales supporters are banned from due to Covid travel restrictions.Ben Davies reveals Christian Eriksen has warned Wales they will be in for a 'TOUGH one' against Denmark in the last 16 of the Euros... having caught up with his ex-Tottenham team-mate following his 'horrific' cardiac arrest
22/06/21 13:10Christian Eriksen has watched on while his Denmark team-mates continued their Euro 2020 journey, and would have been thrilled following their progression to the last-16 after the win over Russia.Denmark fans are given the green light to travel to Amsterdam (but only if they spend less than 12 hours in the Dutch capital!) as Wales supporters remain banned from last-16 clash at Euro 2020
22/06/21 11:52Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Citizen Service, has said Danish fans can attend Saturday's Euro 2020 round of 16 tie and avoid quarantine if they entered and left the country within 12 hours.The incredible moment Denmark's players find out they've reached the last-16 at Euro 2020... as they crowd around a phone in the centre circle then erupt with joy as Belgium's win over Finland is confirmed
22/06/21 11:27Denmark celebrated qualifying for the last-16 in the best possible way after securing their place in the next round nine days after Christian Eriksen received life-saving treatment on the pitch.How Denmark honoured Christian Eriksen in emotional win over Russia: Manager Kasper Hjulmand wore special bracelet in tribute, their prince donned a No 10 shirt... and team-mates had a text from the star congratulating them in the dressing room
22/06/21 08:45The Denmark midfielder collapsed during his side's defeat by Finland in their opening match of Euro 2020 and required 13 minutes of CPR on the pitch in Copenhagen.Alan Shearer hails 'amazing scenes' as Denmark emotionally celebrate qualifying for the Euro 2020 last 16 stage despite the turmoil of Christian Eriksen's horrific on-pitch cardiac arrest
21/06/21 22:50The Danes thrashed Russia 4-1 with stunners from Mikkel Damsgaard and Andreas Christensen bookending Yussuf Poulsen's tap-in, before Joakim Maehle wrapped up the game.Russia 1-4 Denmark: Danes roar into Euro 2020 last 16 amid deafening atmosphere in Copenhagen in wake of Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest thanks to stunning strikes from Mikkel Damsgaard and Andreas Christensen
21/06/21 21:07Damsgaard's stunner made 1-0 to Denmark before Yussuf Poulsen doubled the hosts' advantage. Artem Dzyuba halved the deficit, before Christenen's rocket and Joakim Maehle's late goal.Finland 0-2 Belgium: Romelu Lukaku's strike takes him to joint-top scorer at Euro 2020 as his side progress as group winners... but leave Finland on the brink of a group-stage exit
21/06/21 16:58JACK GAUGHAN: Hearts sank but none more so than Lukas Hradecky's. How cruel for Finland. Even crueller for their goalkeeper. He had thwarted everything Belgium threw his way.Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal could be in trouble while Spain look to avoid a shock early exit: Permutations explained for the final Euro 2020 groups as knock-out rounds near
21/06/21 12:52The Euro 2020 group stages are now coming to an end, with the last set of matches to be played on Wednesday. But who could each team play in the last-16? And who's at risk of going out?Great Danes off the leash: Denmark are determined to make it to the last-16 at Euro 2020 after harrowing week following Christian Eriksen's collapse - as coach Kasper Hjulmand insists: 'We're not going home yet'
20/06/21 21:30The Danes must beat Russia to have any chance of qualifying from Group B. They will go for victory galvanised by team spirit and global support following Christian Eriksen's collapse.HOT OR NOT: Simon Kjaer showed how he is a true leader of men with how he dealt with Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest... while referee Steve Gray should've shown Lewis Ritson mercy when the towel was thrown in
18/06/21 21:32It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week.BREAKING NEWS: Christian Eriksen is DISCHARGED from hospital after being fitted with a heart-starter after his cardiac arrest... before visiting his Denmark team-mates and returning home to his wife and children
18/06/21 16:25The Denmark midfielder has been fitted with a heart-starter, having suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch in his country's Euro 2020 opener against Finland.Christian Eriksen hails Denmark's 'fantastic' performance in WhatsApp messages sent from hospital, despite defeat by Belgium... as Martin Braithwaite insists they were 'forced' to play on against Finland after their team-mate's shocking collapse
18/06/21 07:54Eriksen, who will now have a heart-starter fitted after his cardiac attack was caused by 'rhythm disturbances', watched on from hospital on Thursday night as Denmark were beaten by Belgium.Kevin De Bruyne reveals he avoided 'wildly' celebrating his goal in Belgium's Euro 2020 victory against Denmark out of respect for Christian Eriksen after his cardiac arrest
18/06/21 00:06Eriksen is continuing to recover in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch on Saturday, and his country's latest Euros fixture against Belgium was a touching tribute to him.Belgium through to the last 16 after goals from Thorgan Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne turn Denmark Euro 2020 clash around, with world No 1 side initially stunned by Yussuf Poulsen's early opener
17/06/21 14:00CHRIS WHEELER: Even if he hadn't been allowed to watch this on television, Christian Eriksen could have felt the love carried across Copenhagen. From Denmark. From Belgium. From everyone in football.'I'm back with you... For f***'s sake, I'm only 29': Christian Eriksen's first words after cardiac arrest are revealed by doctor who treated him on the pitch, as Denmark star has heart-starter fitted in hospital
17/06/21 07:19As Eriksen's first words to the German doctor who brought him back to life were revealed, it was confirmed the 29-year-old will have an implantable cardioverter defibrillator inserted in his chest.Belgium will kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their Euro 2020 game against Denmark to applaud Christian Eriksen, reveals Romelu Lukaku, as Danish No 10 continues his recovery from cardiac arrest
16/06/21 23:37The Danish No. 10 collapsed to the ground just before half time in his country's Euro 2020 opener against Finland last week, with the former Tottenham star needing CPR in horrifying scenes.Healing process begins for Denmark as Christian Eriksen's team-mates see him 'laugh and smile' just days on from horror collapse... but returning to action against Belgium will be tough
16/06/21 21:31With Eriksen still in hospital following the cardiac arrest that cut him down just before half-time of the game against Finland, his team-mates will attempt to find a result against Belgium.MARTIN JOHNSON: Everyone should learn how to save lives after seeing what happened to Christian Eriksen... these things can come from nowhere but acting quickly is vital
16/06/21 21:31MARTIN JOHNSON: Everyone should be educating themselves on how to revive someone who has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the aftermath of Christian Eriksen's collapse.Team of Euro 2020's first round: Cristiano Ronaldo rewrote history again, Kalvin Phillips starred in England's midfield and Simon Kjaer is a hero to EVERYONE... here's the stars of the group stage so far
16/06/21 12:19Not too many games have offered major drama - Holland vs Ukraine being an honourable exception - but the likes of France, Portugal, Belgium, Italy and England have shown their class.Players and coaches from every nation at Euro 2020 including Gareth Bale, Kieran Trippier and Andrew Robertson wish Christian Eriksen good luck in touching video as the Danish star continues his recovery from cardiac arrest in hospital
16/06/21 11:52The Danish star is recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest and collapsing on the pitch during their opening match against Finland in Copenhagen on Saturday night.'Covid lets you to postpone a match, a cardiac arrest does not': Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand claims UEFA protocol forced his players to complete their game against Finland after Christian Eriksen's collapse
15/06/21 21:34Kasper Hjulmand has accused UEFA of lacking compassion, claiming his players were 'pressured' to play after Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's opener against Finland on Saturday.'Covid lets you postpone a match, a cardiac arrest does not': Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand claims UEFA protocol forced his players to complete their game against Finland after Christian Eriksen's collapse
15/06/21 11:10Eriksen collapsed shortly before half-time and received CPR on the pitch while his shocked Denmark team-mates formed a circle around him to shield the view from the outside world.Referee Anthony Taylor's training as a prison officer at Manchester's notorious Strangeways jail ensured he acted decisively during Christian Eriksen's on-pitch collapse - with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leading the worldwide praise
15/06/21 09:26Anthony Taylor has won praise for how quickly he reacted and how well he supported the players after Christian Eriksen's on-pitch cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 match with Finland.'I'm fine... under the circumstances': Upbeat Christian Eriksen posts a thumbs-up selfie from his hospital bed as he faces more tests to uncover WHY he suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch
15/06/21 07:09The Inter Milan and former Tottenham midfielder collapsed during the first half of the group game in Copenhagen and was treated on the pitch before being taken to hospital.Rio Ferdinand admits he 'got a bit emotional' after Christian Eriksen's on-pitch cardiac arrest and says the shocking incident shows 'the importance of really appreciating life' as the Denmark star begins recovery
15/06/21 06:31The Inter Milan midfielder required 13 minutes of CPR after suffering a cardiac arrest just before half-time on Saturday in Copenhagen, but was taken to hospital in a stable condition.UEFA tell television directors to 'use common sense' and cut away from serious injuries following Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest after complaints BBC footage was too intrusive
14/06/21 21:30EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN AND TOM COLLOMOSSE: Officials made their feelings clear to in-house broadcasters after many complained that coverage of the incident was too intrusive.Italy players to receive first-aid training in wake of Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest at Euro 2020 after heroic Denmark captain Simon Kjaer rushed over to clear his airways before medics arrived
14/06/21 13:22After watching the scenes from Copenhagen, Italian FA chief Gabriele Gravina intends to roll out mandatory first-aid courses across the game - starting with Roberto Mancini's national side.Euro 2020 is now in full swing, with matches being played every day until the group stages end on June 23: Updated results, tables, fixtures and odds to qualify for the knockouts
14/06/21 12:09Euro 2020 is well underway with matches coming every day until the end of the group stages on June 23. Sportsmail takes you through the updated tables, fixtures, results and odds.Euro 2020 race for the Golden Boot: The updated top scorer and assists standings as Cristiano Ronaldo becomes outright top scorer after netting two penalties in France draw
14/06/21 11:00The battle for the Euro 2020 Golden Boot is now underway, with Cristiano Ronaldo currently at the top of the standings. Sportsmail will keep you up-to-date as each game comes.AC Milan are considering making Simon Kjaer captain after the defender helped save Christian Eriksen's life... with the defender giving his team-mate CPR before comforting his wife following his mid-game cardiac arrest
14/06/21 10:29Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during Denmark's Euro 2020 game with Finland and Kjaer played a vital role in helping his team-mate. The defender was the first to attend to his team-mate.Denmark players put on a brave face as they train for the first time since star man Christian Eriksen suffered on-pitch cardiac arrest in Euro 2020 opener against Finland
14/06/21 10:23With Eriksen's permission, the Danes elected to resume the game against Finland just two hours after the incident, a move that legend Peter Schmeichel has described as 'ridiculous'.Denmark's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg opens up on 'creepy' moment he saw Christian Eriksen's 'white eyes' and his arms move around as he received on-pitch treatment for cardiac arrest suffered in opening Euro 2020 match
14/06/21 09:44The Inter Milan midfielder, required 13 minutes of CPR after collapsing just before half-time against Finland but was taken to hospital in a stable condition, where he remains.Kasper Schmeichel admits it was 'damn nice' to see Christian Eriksen 'smile, laugh and be himself' after visiting his stricken Denmark team-mate in hospital... as he opens up on the 'violent, inhuman situation' and hails the response of Simon Kjaer
14/06/21 09:34The Inter Milan midfielder required 13 minutes of CPR after suffering a cardiac arrest just before half-time in Denmark's Euro 2020 opener with Finland on Saturday.Peter Schmeichel insists UEFA threatened Denmark with a 3-0 forfeit defeat against Finland if traumatised players didn't return to finish Euro 2020 clash after Christian Eriksen's on-pitch cardiac arrest
14/06/21 09:22Schmeichel, father of Leicester and Denmark goalkeeper Kasper, told ITV's Good Morning Britain that he did not think the players had a choice over whether to return to the pitch against Finland.'I want to understand what happened to me': Christian Eriksen speaks publicly for the first time and vows to 'never give up' - as team-mates admit they feared he had died on the pitch
14/06/21 07:36The ex-Tottenham midfielder, who now plays for Inter Milan, required 13 minutes of CPR after collapsing before half-time but was taken to hospital in a stable condition, where he remains.'I think you're feeling worse than I am!' Christian Eriksen's astonishingly upbeat message to teammates from his hospital bed just ONE DAY after his horrific mid-game cardiac arrest
14/06/21 00:25In a video call from Christian Eriksen to the team on Sunday Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand said the 29-year-old Inter Milan midfielder reassured them that he was 'more concerned' about them.All England stars have undergone ECG heart tests in a bid to avoid medical emergencies like Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest that shocked world football on Saturday
14/06/21 00:23Sources at FA say it is now policy to consistently monitor England's senior stars, along with England players in every age group.MARTIN KEOWN: It was harrowing to be on co-commentary duty when Christian Eriksen collapsed... it took huge professionalism for Denmark and Finland players to return to the pitch
13/06/21 21:30MARTIN KEOWN: I was on co-commentary duty for the BBC and as a throw-in was taken, Christian Eriksen fell to the ground. It wasn't a natural fall, and my concern was immediate.FABRICE MUAMBA: I hope Christian Eriksen meets the medics who saved his life... that was the best thing for me and helped the recovery process
13/06/21 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KIERAN GILL: Saturday was traumatic for Muamba. 'There is a certain emotion you have and it is one which I never wanted to feel again. It brought that back.''He was gone': Denmark's team doctor confirms Christian Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest on the pitch and was close to death before medics 'got him back'... but cause of his shocking heart problem is still a mystery
13/06/21 13:44The midfielder fell to the ground just before half-time and needed emergency CPR treatment for 13 minutes. The 29-year-old was stabilised on the pitch and was taken to hospital.'We have the champions of the Euros: The Doctors.' European papers react to Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's game with Finland as they praise 'miracle' medics and captain Simon Kjaer for saving midfielder's life
13/06/21 11:04The European papers have been reacting to the news that Christian Eriksen in a stable condition after collapsing on the pitch during Denmark's Euro 2020 match with Finland.'I love you': Son Heung-Min dedicates his goal for South Korea to Christian Eriksen after his former Tottenham team-mate collapsed on the pitch for Denmark at Euro 2020
13/06/21 09:55The pair spent five seasons together at Tottenham, helping the side reach the Champions League final in 2019, with both playing the full match as Mauricio Pochettino's men lost 2-0 vs Liverpool.'We have the champions of the Euros: The Doctors.' European papers react to Christian Eriksen's collapse during Denmark's game with Finland as they praise 'miracle' medics and captain Simon Kjaer for saving midfielder's life
13/06/21 08:45The former Tottenham midfielder suddenly fell to the ground near the end of the first half and was given CPR by medics for 13 minutes before being taken to hospital.Emotional Peter Schmeichel struggles through an interview as he slams 'ridiculous' decision to restart Denmark v Finland after Christian Eriksen's collapse and says UEFA showed 'no compassion' for his shell-shocked son Kasper and his team-mates
13/06/21 08:44The game continued at 7.30pm UK time after the Danish players agreed to continue having spoken to Eriksen over the phone, but Schmeichel says UEFA left the players with little choice.REVEALED: Christian Eriksen sent a WhatsApp group message telling his Inter Milan team-mates 'I'm good' from his Copenhagen hospital bed at 11pm, as Danish FA say national team colleagues have received 'crisis assistance'
13/06/21 08:36The 29-year-old fell to the ground in the 43rd minute of the game between Denmark and Finland in Copenhagen and was given CPR by medics.'I'm good': Christian Eriksen sent WhatsApp message to his Inter Milan teammates from his Copenhagen hospital bed at 11pm after horrifying on pitch collapse - as Danish FA says star remains 'stable' this morning
13/06/21 08:01Giuseppe Marotta, chief executive of Eriksen's club side, Inter Milan, told Italian media that the star had sent a text to teammates after collapsing in the Euro 2020 game against Finland.Roberto Martinez admits Belgium players were IN TEARS after watching Christian Eriksen collapse live on TV... and says the last thing they wanted to speak about was football before win against Russia
12/06/21 23:24The Inter Milan midfielder was given on-field CPR treatment and then rushed to hospital after suddenly falling to the ground near the end of the first half in the Group B fixture in Copenhagen.Christian Eriksen's frightening collapse in Copenhagen evoked painful memories of past tragedies on the football pitch like Fabrice Muamba's heart attack and Marc Vivien-Foe's devastating death
12/06/21 21:32Eriksen's team-mates knew it was serious, immediately calling for the medics before both Denmark and Finland's players began looking to the sky and praying for the midfielder.FABRICE MUAMBA: I was in tears when Christian Eriksen collapsed - it brought everything back for me... I'm hoping he pulls through and the best decision is made for him
12/06/21 21:31FABRICE MUAMBA: The more it went on, the scarier it became. It brought back all the memories of what had happened to me - and I was literally in tears and I don't even know the guy.Christian Eriksen's ex-Tottenham doctor claims it's a MIRACLE he survived 'probable cardiac arrest' after collapsing in Euro 2020 game... and warns no fitness tests are 'foolproof' in football
12/06/21 21:30The 29-year-old Denmark midfielder probably suffered a cardiac arrest but staged a remarkable recovery, according to the footballer's former cardiologist at Tottenham Hotspur.Prince William sends well wishes to Christian Eriksen and his family after midfielder collapsed during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener... as he hails English referee Anthony Taylor and the medical team for their 'calm and swift action'
12/06/21 21:10Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland and required CPR on the pitch, but is now confirmed to be conscious and in hospital undergoing further tests.Heroic Denmark defender Simon Kjaer cleared Christian Eriksen's airways, gave him CPR and consoled his stricken team-mate's wife after he collapsed on the pitch during Euro 2020 game in a remarkable show of bravery and leadership
12/06/21 20:30Simon Kjaer was a true captain when Christian Eriksen collapsed against Finland on Saturday. Euro 2020 already has its hero. The Denmark captain was flawless in handling the drama on Saturday.
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- Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
- Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
- VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
- Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
- The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
- Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
- Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
- Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
- Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
- Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
- Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
- The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
- Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
- Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
- Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
- 'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
- Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
- Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
- Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
- Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
- Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
- Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
- Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
- Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
- Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
- Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
- Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
- Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
- Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
- Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
- New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
- Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
- Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
- Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
- MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
- Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
- Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
- Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
- Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
- BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
- Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
- Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
- Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
- Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
- EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
- Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
- The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
- Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
- Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
- Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
- Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
- 'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
- French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
- Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
- Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
- Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
- Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
- West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
- Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
- Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
- Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
- Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
- Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
- Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
- Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
- EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
- She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
- Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
- 'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
- Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
- Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
- Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
- Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
- BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
- Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
- Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
- Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
- Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
- Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
- Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
- Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
- Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
- The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
- Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
- Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
- Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
- Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
- England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
- What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
- Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
- Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match