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Christian Eriksen scored 17 minutes into Denmark’s 1-1 draw with Slovenia
To even be at Euro 2024 is an achievement for Christian Eriksen but to score Denmark’s opening goal of the tournament 1,100 days after suffering a cardiac arrest is simply remarkable.
It was not quite the perfect comeback with the midfielder’s opener eventually cancelled out by Erik Janza as Slovenia fought back to claim a 1-1 draw in Group C.
But as Eriksen ran, arms outstretched towards Denmark fans in the corner, those watching on in Stuttgart could not help but feel complete elation for a man who had to overcome a traumatic and terrifying ordeal to return to this stage.
The 32-year-old, now playing for Manchester United, collapsed on the pitch against Finland in Denmark’s opening match of Euro 2021 and was later fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), meaning he could no longer play in Serie A with former club Inter Milan.
“This time at the Euros, my story is very different to last time,” said Eriksen afterwards.
“I felt confident going into the game and I was just happy to be playing. Playing in the Euros is always special.
“I had in mind that I’ve never scored at a Euros, but there was nothing but football on my mind. I was just happy to help the team with my goal.”
His journey back to the top has not been easy, but here was Eriksen, celebrating with fans in Germany after once again playing at a Euros – and inspirational for his side. Read Full Article
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