Reactions to collapse of Denmark midfielder Eriksen
Quotes on Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, who is in stable condition in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during his team's European Championship match against Finland on Saturday.
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"Christian Eriksen is awake and his condition is stable. The thoughts of Finland's men's national team, the Football Association of Finland, and the Finnish footballing family are with Eriksen, his loved ones and the Danish team." - Finland national team on Twitter.
"Moments like this put everything in life into perspective. I wish Christian a full and speedy recovery and pray his family has strength and faith... I heard of fans of both teams chanting his name. Football is beautiful and Christian plays it beautifully." - Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin.
"Football is a beautiful game and Christian plays it beautifully," says UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin.
— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) June 12, 2021
Tonight's Star of the Match is Christian Eriksen. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Christian. #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/gJPa7P2nAx
"The world of football stands together hoping for good news. I'm counting on finding you soon back on the pitch, Chris! Stay strong!" - Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo
"Come on Christian, we're with you!" - former Italy international Francesco Totti.
"Forza Chris all our thoughts are with you!" - Inter Milan.
"Forza Chris, we are by your side." - Italy national team.
"Please God" - Fabrice Muamba, former English player who was forced to retire after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch in March 2012.
Please God
— fabrice muamba (@fmuamba6) June 12, 2021
"Come on Chris! Please Chris" - Eriksen's Inter Milan team-mate Lautaro Martinez.
"Sending Christian Eriksen, his family and friends and the Danish national football team all our good wishes. We are with you." – Thomas Bach, International Olympic Committee President.
Sending Christian Eriksen @ChrisEriksen8, his family and friends and the Danish national football team @dbulandshold all our good wishes. We are with you. – Thomas Bach, IOC President
— IOC MEDIA (@iocmedia) June 12, 2021
"Our thoughts and best wishes are with Chris Eriksen and his family." - Fifa President Gianni Infantino.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino: "Our thoughts and best wishes are with @ChrisEriksen8, his family and all at the @DBUfodbold and @dbulandshold."
— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) June 12, 2021
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