Why did Christian Eriksen collapse?
FOOTBALL fans were horrified to see Danish attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen collapse on the pitch in a Euro 2021 game against Finland. Onlookers sobbed as the player was resuscitated live on air. Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 43rd minute during Denmark's Euro 2021 opener with Finland. The shocking scenes happened towards the end of the first half of the teams' opening match. It's unclear what caused Eriksen to randomly collapse. His distraught teammates formed a circle around the Inter Milan ace, with some in tears. 5 Christian Eriksen collapsed on the 43rd minute of the Euro opener game against Finland Credit: AFP  UEFA announced the Group B match has been suspended due to a "medical emergency." The midfielder's wife, Sabrina Kvist Jensen, was seen in tears and being consoled by Danish players after she rushed down to the pitch. The stadium announcer told fans that the game had been suspended due to a medical emergency and to stay in their seats. A UEFA Euro 2020 spokesman has tweeted that Eriksen was rushed to hospital and "has been stabilised". The spokesman tweeted: "Following the medical emergency involving Denmark's player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET. "The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilized." There has been an outpouring of messages from wellwishers for Eriksen following this evening's distressing images. "Praying for Christian Eriksen, his family and his teammates," wrote singer Nathan Sykes. "No words. My thought and prayers go out to Christian Eriksen and his family. Get well soon my friend. @ChrisEriksen8," wrote Turkish footballer Nuri ahin. 5 Danish fans react as Christian Eriksen (not pictured) of Denmark receives medical assistance during the UEFA EURO 2020 group B preliminary round soccer match between Denmark and Finland Credit: EPA  "We're thinking of Christian Eriksen, his family and @DBUfodbold tonight. Wishing you all the best in your recovery, Christian," tweeted Arsenal football club,  Tottenham football correspondent Alasdair Gold said: "Full credit to the medical staff, players and officials who all acted so quickly around Christian Eriksen amid the shock." "Simon Kjaer making sure he was in the recovery position. The sight of the players standing and screening him as they knew what was going on is unforgettable."