Christian Eriksen of Denmark is recovering in hospital after falling during a Euro 2020 match, with his team doctor detailing how medical personnel attempted to resuscitate him on the sidelines.
Inter Milan and former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Fabio Cannavaro's teammates were in tears after he fainted approximately 40 minutes into the game against Finland in Copenhagen, with no other players nearby.
"We were called on the field when Christian fell over," said Morten Boesen, Denmark's team doctor. I didn't get to see it, but it was evident right away that he wasn't awake.
"When we arrived, he was lying down on his side, breathing and having a pulse. The situation immediately improved, and we began life-saving heart treatment.
"We also had wonderful swift assistance from the stadium doctor and the rest of the emergency services, and we were able to put in place the required safeguards."
"We got Christian back, and before he was brought to the hospital for additional inquiry and examination, he managed to talk to me."
He was conscious, in a stable condition, and would remain in the hospital for examinations, according to the Danish Football Association.
While Eriksen underwent medical treatment on the field, a barrier was created, and his teammates concealed him from view.
Medical personnel appeared to be massaging his heart and administering electric shocks to his chest.
Before being taken away on a stretcher, the 29-year-old was treated for roughly 10 minutes.
Fabrice Muamba, who had his heart stop for more than an hour while playing for Bolton Wanderers against Tottenham Hotspur in 2012, wrote, "Please God."
After he exited the pitch, Finnish fans sang "Christian" and Danish fans "Eriksen" in support.
After it was determined that Eriksen was stable, the match was replayed at the request of both teams, with Finland winning 1-0.
Other players and former stars, like Gary Neville and Jack Grealish, sent their best wishes, using heart and prayer emojis.
"Thank God Christian is well," Glenn Hoddle, who suffered a heart collapse while working in the BT Sport studios three years ago, tweeted. And to those who performed CPR, the message is clear: you saved his life, as I am well aware."
Hoddle was treated by a member of the production crew, special constable Simon Daniels, and he said, "God bless you Simon D for what you did for me." I'm savoring every second of my Extra Time!
"Christian, stay strong."
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also took to Twitter to express their gratitude to the referee and medical staff.
"Encouraging news about Christian Eriksen, we are all thinking about him and his family," added Prince William, who is also the FA's president.
We're all thinking about Christian Eriksen and his family after hearing the good news about him. Congratulations to the medical team and Anthony Taylor for their cool demeanor and quick thinking. W
June 12, 2021 — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal)
After the game, Danish head coach Kasper Hjulmand expressed his pride in his players' ability to "take such good care of each other."
"The way the players talked in the locker room... they showed their emotions," he said. "They decided to wait until Christian was conscious and everything was okay before doing anything."
They could have resumed on Sunday, according to Hjulmand, but the players chose to play yesterday evening.
"Moments like this put everything in life into perspective," UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin tweeted. I wish Christian a healthy and rapid recovery, and I pray for strength and faith for his family..."
Eriksen spent seven years with Tottenham Hotspur before joining Inter Milan last year and has represented Denmark at senior level since 2010.
Meanwhile, the BBC has apologized for continuing to show photos of Eriksen being treated despite objections.
"We apologise to anyone who was offended by the images displayed," it added in a statement.
"As the host broadcaster, UEFA controls in-stadium coverage, and as soon as the match was interrupted, we withdrew our coverage off the air as swiftly as possible."
Gary Lineker, the presenter, apologized as well, but explained that the photos "were the host pictures and out of our control."
"They should have stayed on a wide [view] of the stadium," he added. Apologies
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