Danish footballer Christian Eriksen has collapsed midway through his side's opening Euro 2020 match.
Teammates and medical teams rushed to his side after witnessing the upsetting moment.
Players from both sides, visibly shaken, formed a wall around the player, attempting to block the view while the Inter Milan player receives treatment.
The former Tottenham midfielder collapsed as a throw-in was taken towards him just minutes before the end of the first half at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
English referee Anthony Taylor immediately called a halt to the match.
Television cameras cut away from 29-year-old Eriksen, however for a brief moment it appeared that he was receiving CPR.
UEFA have since confirmed the game has been suspended.
They posted on Twitter: "The UEFA EURO 2020 match in Copenhagen has been suspended due to a medical emergency."
The UEFA EURO 2020 match in Copenhagen has been suspended due to a medical emergency.
— UEFA (@UEFA) June 12, 2021
The footballing community have been left stunned by the incident, with many taking to social media offering their hopes on his recovery.
Fabrice Muamba, the former Bolton midfielder who collapsed after suffering a cardiac arrest during a televised FA Cup game in 2012, has responded to the news of Eriksen’s collapse.
“Please God,” tweeted Muamba.
Christian Eriksen’s former club, Tottenham, tweeted: “All of our thoughts are with Christian Eriksen and his family.”
Eriksen left Tottenham for Inter Milan in 2020 after seven years with the club.
Marcus Rashford posted an image of the Danish flag on his Twitter account.
All of our thoughts are with Christian Eriksen and his family. 🙏🏼 🤍
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 12, 2021
🇩🇰🙏🏾
— Marcus Rashford MBE (@MarcusRashford) June 12, 2021
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