Was it wrong to restart the Denmark v Finland game after Eriksens collapse?
In a world where its so easy to offend people, the handling of a player needing lifesaving treatment on a football pitch is bound to create debate. Witnessing Christian Ericksen receive CPR 43 minutes into a match led to the usual cliches from the world of Sport and social media. Footballs just a game.  Nothings more important than life, etc. Dont get me wrong, many will mean those words. I say clich though because actions speak louder than words. The same TV companies who presenters told us that nothing at that point was more important than the players welfare and the thoughts were with his family and friends, didnt think it appropriate to cut away from the 29-year-old being medically treated. I dont know the legislation for broadcasters abroad, but Ofcom regulate that an individual should not be recorded in distress without permission. Hence a director ordering a camera to be put on a girlfriend crying because shes unaware about a loved ones welfare can only be called a ratings opportunity. BBC have released a statement reminding the public they are not in control of the live feed, but they still had the option of cutting the feed at any point. Theres a reason why the Denmark team surrounded a shield round their Star man. Theres a reason why a white sheet and Finland flag was used to block peoples view. Sadly, some didnt get the hint. They got their shot of Kasper Schmeichel comforting Eriksens partner. Some were even able to find a way through their obstructed view and get the money shot  the Dane being stretchered away wearing an oxygen mask. Dont get me wrong, I accept the world is ruthless. Just be honest and dont insult our intelligence by pretending this taught you any kind of perspective. No statement was more insulting then UEFA who had the audacity to praise the football family for coming together. When claiming that the players of Denmark and Finland had requested to finish the game, they conveniently left one small detail out  UEFA had given only two choices, play in the evening or play the next day at lunch time. In other words the players picked the less uncomfortable option, but it was still uncomfortable. Dont get me wrong, I wasnt offended the game resumed. Im offended it resumed then those in power pretended they cared. The Denmark manager has since admitted that he knew he had players who were not mentally in a place where they could give the aggression needed for a game at this level. We had two options to play the game [today] or tomorrow at 12pm and everyone agreed to play today. There was no pressure from Uefa to play tonighthonestly it was best to get it over with. You cant play a game with such feelings. We tried to win. It was incredible they managed to go out and try to play the second half. Imagine watching one of your work mates collapse and lose consciousness in front of you. Imagine being asked to carry on working not knowing their condition. At the very least your employer would accept your work performance to be below par. I would have loved the Danish FA to call UEFA bluff and refuse to play this weekend. If that meant Finland were awarded the three points, then at least it would publicly show what UEFAs priority was. That would allow Denmark to focus on what they claimed was more important than a football score. Instead they made mistakes, with Eriksens ordeal used as an excuse which in itself is an insult. In the last 17 months, the world has made so many sacrifices, they have been reminded not to take for granted their friends and families. Too many lives have been lost to make us aware. We didnt need a footballers life to be in the balance to teach us to appreciate the simple things and that sport is nothing to be stressed about. While Covid has taught us that it also showcased how harsh the universe can be and how it doesnt discriminate when it comes to grief. Unfortunately the events in Copenhagen reminded us that as much as fans will come together and see the bigger picture, greed isnt far away. Less than two hours after telling a friends girlfriend that his mate was receiving heart compressions, Schmeichel was picking a ball out of his own net. A man shouldnt have to do those two things in the same day. Unfortunately, I know the answer. TV companies and UEFA prioritise money and it will take a lot for them to do anything that will cost them revenue. Showing a girl crying while she watches her boyfriend go into cardiac arrest makes good TV. UEFA dont want to upset their advertisers by changing their schedule. Be kind in the comments  Dan