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Christian Eriksen collapses again during friendly match with Ukraine

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 5:49 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Christian Eriksen collapses again during friendly match with Ukraine
Summary

Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed during a friendly against Ukraine on June 7. He regained consciousness quickly, according to team doctor Morten Boesen. Eriksen previously suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, requiring an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. The incident has prompted renewed calls for routine cardiac screenings in young athletes. Dr. Steven Cox of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) emphasized the importance of identifying potentially life-threatening heart conditions in young individuals.

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  • •Eriksen previously collapsed during Euro 2020.
  • •He regained consciousness quickly after collapsing in the latest match.
  • •CRY advocates for routine heart screenings for young athletes.
  • •Around 12 young people die weekly in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions.
  • •Investments in research on cardiac conditions remain essential.
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  • 5:49 AMYahoo Sports — Charity’s warning after Christian Eriksen’s second collapse: ‘Still too many unknowns’
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Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) wants all young people to be screened to identify potentially life-threatening heart conditions

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