The hero of Euro 2020: Kjaer redefines what it means to be a captain with vital Eriksen intervention

The AC Milan defender played a key role in saving the life of his friend and team-mate, who collapsed during Saturday’s game against Finland

Denmark’s opening Euro 2020 match with Finland will remain etched in the memories of all who watched it for a long time to come.

The story, of course, was not the narrow 1-0 success of the Finns, but rather the collapse of Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen as he ran to receive a throw-in shortly before half-time.

What followed was a long, nervous wait for an update on his health as he received lifesaving treatment on the field after suffering what was later confirmed as a cardiac arrest. Read More

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