'Heart attack five years ago': As Christian Eriksen collapsed again, players and spectators' 'romantic response' draws attention

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Christian Eriksen (34, Wolfsburg), the Denmark national football team player who collapsed due to a heart attack during a match five years ago, collapsed again during a match, sending shockwaves around the world. Fortunately, it was reported that he quickly regained consciousness, and the romantic response shown by players on the field and opposing spectators at the time is also becoming a topic of discussion belatedly.

Earlier, on the 8th (Korean time), Eriksen started in the A-match friendly against Ukraine held at Odense Stadium in Denmark but felt chest pain in the 20th minute of the second half and collapsed. He was alone on the field without colliding with an opponent when he suddenly felt pain. Eriksen received emergency treatment on the field and was immediately taken to a hospital. The match, in which Denmark was leading 2-1, was ultimately cancelled.

Given that Eriksen had already experienced a heart attack once, everyone could not help but feel tense. In June 2021, during the UEFA Euro 2020 held in Copenhagen, Denmark, he collapsed due to a heart attack. After undergoing surgery to implant a defibrillator, he chose to continue his career instead of retiring, playing in Europe's top leagues with Brentford, Manchester United, and Wolfsburg. Suddenly feeling chest pain and collapsing during a match today, it was an inevitable situation that sent shockwaves through football fans worldwide.

Fortunately, news later emerged that Eriksen's condition was fine. Morten Boesen, the Denmark national team's team physician, stated, "Eriksen lost consciousness briefly but regained it immediately. He was well enough to walk out of the stadium on his own. It appears the defibrillator functioned normally. We will determine the cause through additional examinations. Eriksen also asked us to convey to everyone that he is fine."

Only after news spread that Eriksen was fine did the actions of players and spectators on the field at the time begin to attract attention belatedly. This is because from the moment Eriksen collapsed until he left the stadium and beyond, both teams' players and spectators focused entirely on Eriksen.

In fact, when Eriksen collapsed on the field, not only the Denmark team but also the Ukraine national team players quickly formed a circle with their arms around each other to shield Eriksen's condition from public view. As Eriksen left the stadium, they also held up a tarp together to cover him as they moved to the exit. During this process, some players who were shocked by Eriksen's condition shed tears.

Moreover, the referee determined that continuing the match after Eriksen's departure was difficult and decided to cancel the game. Afterward, players from both teams, along with the referees, gathered on the field with their arms around each other. After Denmark national team head coach Brian Riem delivered a representative speech, he embraced Ukraine coach Andrea Maldera, and the players responded with warm applause.

Ukrainian away fans chanted Eriksen's name and wished for his speedy recovery, while Denmark national team players even approached the Ukrainian fans to express their gratitude. The South American edition of the Spanish media outlet AS highlighted, "These were moments that made people forget about football for a while." The two teams that played this friendly match will not participate in the upcoming North American World Cup finals.

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