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Danish football player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the ⁠pitch during a friendly match against Ukraine, but has regained consciousness, the Danish Football Federation said in a social media post.

The international friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine was abandoned due to a sudden medical emergency on the pitch.

The decision to officially suspend play was confirmed by UEFA, following a protocol similar to previous emergencies involving the midfielder’s collapse during Euro 2020.

Both teams agreed to call a halt to the game so that the affected player could receive urgent medical treatment and evaluation

“Christian Eriksen ‌is conscious and is doing well under the circumstances,” the federation said on Sunday in a statement on X, adding that the ⁠friendly had been called ⁠off.