Christian Eriksen has thanked those who assisted him after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch against Finland on Saturday and now wants to understand what happened .
Inter midfielder Eriksen collapsed in the first half of the Euro 2020 match in Copenhagen with no other player around him.
He was given CPR by medics and the fixture was originally suspended, but once Eriksen was confirmed to be awake the game resumed just under two hours later, Finland going on to win 1-0.
The Danish Football Union (DBU) provided an update on Sunday, confirming that he had suffered a cardiac arrest but his condition was stable pending further examinations.
Team doctor Morten Boesen detailed how he could initially feel a pulse when he arrived at Eriksen s side, but tha…
Lucas Hernandez is not looking to leave Bayern Munich during the transfer window but says he may review his options if the situation continues to be complicated this season.
The France World Cup winner joined Bayern from Atletico Madrid in an €80million deal ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
However, Hernandez suffered ankle ligament damage in October and struggled for game time with Alphonso Davies nailing down a spot at left-back and David Alaba slotting in seamlessly in the centre of defence when Hansi Flick replaced Niko Kovac.
In total, the versatile defender made just 12 starts in all competitions and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with a move during the transfer window.
For now, though, Hernandez plans to remain in Germany with Bayern, who w…
Lionel Messi denies he is feeling any pressure heading into Barcelona s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Shakhtar Donetsk.
The Argentinean ace is looking to add to his phenomenal tally of 45 goals this season in Wednesday s match at the Nou Camp, after being held goalless in his last four games.
But the 23-year-old denies he is losing any sleep as he aims to break Brazilian legend Ronaldo s club record of 47, set in 1996-97.
I am not worried about not scoring recently, Messi said. I hope I can score tomorrow to help the team and carry on scoring, but it isn t something that worries me.
If I can score, fine. If not, it s OK. I m not worried, but it would be a great record to have if I could overtake Ronaldo.
More pressing is t…
European champions England will face off against Copa America Femenina champions Brazil at Wembley in the inaugural Women s Finalissima next year.
The clash on April 6 has been organised between UEFA and CONMEBOL to follow on from the success of the men s Finalissima in June, where South American champions Argentina defeated European title-holders Italy in front of a sold-out crowd at Wembley.
A cross-continent fixture has also taken place at youth level, with UEFA Youth League winners Benfica overcoming Uruguay s Club Atletico Penarol at the Estadio Centenario in August in Montevideo.
The clash will give both England and Brazil the opportunity to clinch a further title before the Women s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, leading Three Lionesses head coach …