Christian Eriksen recovers from second cardiac arrest during friendly match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Christian Eriksen experienced a second cardiac arrest during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine on June 8. Medical staff provided life-saving assistance, and the game was called off with Denmark leading 2-1. Eriksen, who had a previous cardiac arrest in 2021, assured fans he is recovering well at home. He expressed gratitude to the doctors and the support of medical teams, emphasizing the effectiveness of his Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
- •Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest in a friendly match on June 8.
- •Denmark was leading 2-1 when the match was suspended.
- •He previously experienced a cardiac arrest during UEFA Euro 2020.
- •Eriksen has started his recovery at home with family.
- •He thanked medical personnel for their expertise and support.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Eriksen thanks doctors for life-saving tech after second cardiac arrest
"Ollie Whitmore, Chief football news reporterChristian Eriksen thanked doctors for their life-saving technology assisting him while he suffered a second cardiac arrest in Denmark’s friendly match wit...
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