Euros Matchday LIVE: Denmark v Finland resumes after Eriksen collapse, Belgium v Russia, Wales draw with Switzerland

<p>Thanks for sticking with us through everything that happened today, our thoughts ever with&nbsp;Christian Eriksen and his family.</p> <p>Catch you again tomorrow for even more Euro 2020 action. See you then.</p>

That's all, folks 👋

<p>Belgium coach Roberto Martinez: "We were watching it. There was real sadness. The last thing we wanted to speak about was football.</p> <p>"There were tears. We have a lot of players in our team who shared many moments with Eriksen. There was a real sense of shock. We send our prayers and thoughts to Christian."</p> <p>When asked if&nbsp;he thought about not playing after what happened to Eriksen: "That's not in my power. We were shocked and affected like I said. We were hoping he'll recover soon. That's the only thought&nbsp;we had."</p>

🗣 Martinez: 'The last thing we wanted to speak about was football'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Achraf Hakimi held up Christian Eriksen's Inter squad number 24 after scoring for Morocco today ♥ <a href="https://t.co/D0LKwxh1tC">pic.twitter.com/D0LKwxh1tC</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403826945117376513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

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<p>Romelu Lukaku told <em>BBC</em>: "I enjoyed the game but for me, it was difficult to play because my mind was with my [Inter Milan] team-mate Christian Eriksen.</p> <p>"I hope he is healthy and I dedicate this performance to him."</p> <p>On Christian Eriksen: "I cried a lot because I was scared, obviously. You live strong moments together. I spent more time with him than with my family.</p> <p>"My thoughts are with him, his girlfriend, his two kids and his family."</p>

🗣 Lukaku: 'I dedicate my performance to Christian'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Get well soon, <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEriksen8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisEriksen8</a> 🙏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/ooKFjeTb2K">https://t.co/ooKFjeTb2K</a></p> — Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) <a href="https://twitter.com/esmuellert_/status/1403822684220362760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Muller sends message of support for Eriksen

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Stop them if you can. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BEL</a> <a href="https://t.co/oOiKr4r5sI">pic.twitter.com/oOiKr4r5sI</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403820969928572928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Early frontrunners? 🇧🇪

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand: "All thoughts are with Christian and his family. He's one of the best players out there. And then I can say that he is an even better person."

Hjulmand: 'All thoughts are with Christian and his family'

Game over! A Lukaku brace and a Meunier goal award Belgium all three points in Group B against a very poor Russia. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Belgium sweep Russia aside in their opening game 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BEL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/tLR0zFCX8q">pic.twitter.com/tLR0zFCX8q</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403817631153594374?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

FT: Belgium 3-0 Russia

Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen were teammates at Tottenham, of course. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Chris. I’m sending all my love to you and your family. Stay strong mate. 💙💙</p> — Harry Kane (@HKane) <a href="https://twitter.com/HKane/status/1403816285469806600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Kane sends message of support to Eriksen

Russia take the free-kick... but it's skied over.

Belgium 3-0 Russia

<p>GOAL!!!! Lukaku scores his second of the game and makes it 3-0 for Belgium!&nbsp;<em>Now</em>&nbsp;it's surely game over.</p> <p>What form he's in!</p>

GOAL! Belgium 3-0 Russia

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watching such scenes <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/denfin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#denfin</a> was distressing for all of us. Glad to hear that Eriksen is in stable condition. Get well soon <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEriksen8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisEriksen8</a> 🙏🏼</p> — Robert Lewandowski (@lewy_official) <a href="https://twitter.com/lewy_official/status/1403814816855302147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="und">🇩🇰🔟🙏🏿</p> — Almamy Touré (@A_Toure38) <a href="https://twitter.com/A_Toure38/status/1403771315539132421?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="es">Todas nuestras oraciones para Christian Eriksen y su familia 🇩🇰🇲🇽🙏🏼 <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEriksen8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisEriksen8</a> <a href="https://t.co/k0lMeGYAOc">pic.twitter.com/k0lMeGYAOc</a></p> — Héctor Herrera (@HHerreramex) <a href="https://twitter.com/HHerreramex/status/1403789762994049035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

More players share messages of support for Eriksen

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇫🇷 5️⃣1️⃣<br> 🇧🇪 6️⃣1️⃣<br> <br> A whole lot of international goals in this picture 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BEL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FRA?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FRA</a> <a href="https://t.co/x54kXVfv3N">pic.twitter.com/x54kXVfv3N</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403814534754750465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Belgium 2-0 Russia

Belgium have certainly cooled down since the restart, but their underwhelming second-half performance might not even matter, since the two goals look like they're enough to seal the three points in Group B.

<p>Dries Mertens is on for Eden Hazard.</p>

Russia making a double substitution, with&nbsp;Denis Cheryshev replaced by&nbsp;Aleksey Miranchuk and&nbsp;Roman Zobnin off for&nbsp;Maksim Mukhin.

Russia have some possession in the box to try and take a shot at goal, but the ball's been cleared.

Lukaku with a shot now, and it's blocked!

Russia have a shot, but it's collected safely by Courtois.

Russia look more attack-minded in this second half, but still have a hard time trying to break down Belgium.

Lukaku and Meunier on the scoresheet for Belgium as we head into half-time.

HT: Belgium 2-0 Russia

CHANCE! Carrasco has an incredible effort on goal, but it's blocked!

What a player, what an athlete! <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Since the end of the 2018 World Cup, Romelu Lukaku has played 19 times for Belgium.<br> <br> He has scored 21 goals, and laid on four assists 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BEL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/7nHGMZSJv8">pic.twitter.com/7nHGMZSJv8</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403801284545814533?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Russia have a great chance with a swinging free-kick into the box – but the flag is up.

Thomas Meunier has an immediate impact as a sub, doubling Belgium's lead!

GOAL! Belgium 2-0 Russia

Daler Kuzyaev comes off the pitch with an injury and is replaced by Denis Cheryshev.

Belgium 1-0 Russia

Pohjanpalo's goal seals the victory for Finland. <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Finland claim a historic win in their first major tournament game 🇫🇮<br> <br> But the acts of medical care, empathy and unity seen in Copenhagen tonight outweigh the scoreline ❤️🤍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DEN</a> <a href="https://t.co/4TZKLKejji">pic.twitter.com/4TZKLKejji</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403798065044021249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

FT: Denmark 0-1 Finland

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">"Chris, I love you!"<br> <br> Romelu Lukaku ran to the camera to dedicate his goal to Christian Eriksen ♥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BEL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/3zBjw6fX0k">pic.twitter.com/3zBjw6fX0k</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403793805237751810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

An amazing gesture from Lukaku 👏

Daler Kuzyaev is continuing to recieve attention, while&nbsp;<br> Timothy Castagne has been subbed off for Thomas Meunier.

<p>Two players have collided on the pitch, with both receiving medical attention.</p> <p>Referee blew for the whistle immediately.</p>

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">3 - Lukás Hrádecky is only the third goalkeeper to save a penalty on their debut appearance in the European Championships after Przemyslaw Tyton in 2012 (Poland v Greece) and Trols Rasmussen in 1988 (Denmark v Spain). Arrival. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://t.co/ofxyzFIrX3">pic.twitter.com/ofxyzFIrX3</a></p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1403795382681882631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Denmark 0-1 Finland

Thorgan Hazard with the chance, but it's blocked!

Lukaku thunders down the pitch once again and looks close to scoring a second, but it comes down to nothing.

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="und">Lukas Hradecky said no 🙅‍♂️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DEN</a> <a href="https://t.co/6X2YQ4X1Yt">pic.twitter.com/6X2YQ4X1Yt</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403792949075353604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

A heartfelt message from the Belgium goalscorer for Christian Eriksen during his celebration.

Lukaku: 'Chris, Chris... I love you!' ❤️

CHANCE! Russia come close to an equaliser.

Romelu Lukaku opens the scoring for Belgium – it looked the tiniest bit offside, but it's been given!

GOAL! Belgium 1-0 Russia

Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg takes the penalty, but it's been missed!

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">1 - Joel Pohjanpalo scored Finland’s first ever goal at the European Championships with what was their first shot in the competition. Lift-off. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DEN</a> <a href="https://t.co/bsSdRjrDJX">pic.twitter.com/bsSdRjrDJX</a></p> — OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1403789941721554946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Belgium 0-0 Russia

<p>Finland open the scoring in their game against Denmark, with Joel Pohjanpalo slotting in.</p> <p>It's Finland's first goal at a major tournament, but the players had a muted celebration.</p>

GOAL! Denmark 0-1 Finland

National anthems of both sides are being played at the stadium.

Belgium vs Russia to kick-off shortly

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">🇩🇰 Respect. 🇫🇮<br> <br> Get well soon, Christian. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/SyWDfFAcXG">pic.twitter.com/SyWDfFAcXG</a></p> — UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) <a href="https://twitter.com/EURO2020/status/1403784820585644039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

What a showing from the players 👏

<p>Danish Football Union Director of Football&nbsp;Peter Moller has stated that Eriksen has spoken to players and is doing well.</p> <p>"He fell over and got help and heart massage on the court.&nbsp;He was fortunately awake when he left the stadium," said Moller.</p> <p>"We have been in contact with him, and the players have spoken with Christian. That's the good news.&nbsp;He is doing well and they are playing the match for Christian.</p> <p>"Our thoughts are with Christian's parents and his family."</p>

Danish Director of Football Chief Moller: 'The players have spoken with Christian'

HT: Denmark 0-0 Finland

Denmark 0-0 Finland

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Denmark and Finland players have returned to the pitch in Copenhagen.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://t.co/3n1Halz8JO">pic.twitter.com/3n1Halz8JO</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403780310232412162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Players return to pitch

Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on Instagram: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Christian Eriksen and his family. The world of football stands together hoping for good news. I’m counting on finding you soon back on the pitch, Chris! Stay strong!"

Ronaldo shares Eriksen tribute

<p>UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin: “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.</p> <p>"At these times, the unity of the football family is so strong and he and his family carry with them the good wishes and prayers of everyone. I heard of fans of both teams chanting his name. Football is beautiful and Christian plays it beautifully.”</p>

Ceferin: 'Moments like this put everything in life into perspective'

<center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="no">Praying for you Eriksen! 🙏🏼</p> — Alisson Becker (@Alissonbecker) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alissonbecker/status/1403758671943942151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a fighter!! So relieved for Eriksen and family and his teammates❤️🤍</p> — Leah Williamson (@leahcwilliamson) <a href="https://twitter.com/leahcwilliamson/status/1403777966925025283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">My god, thinking of Eriksen and his family and sending all the love and strength available ❤️🙏</p> — Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/mPinoe/status/1403769894244605957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="it">Forza <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eriksen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Eriksen</a> 🙏</p> — Claudio Marchisio (@ClaMarchisio8) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClaMarchisio8/status/1403757848987934723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center> <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our thoughts and prayers with Eriksen 🙏</p> — Luis Garcia (@luchogarcia14) <a href="https://twitter.com/luchogarcia14/status/1403756719180746752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Players continue to show support for Eriksen

This is still scheduled to begin at 2100 (CET). <center> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">UEFA has confirmed that Belgium v Russia will go ahead as planned.<br> <br> Here are the teams 👇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BEL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BEL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/BvbQMFo7KP">pic.twitter.com/BvbQMFo7KP</a></p> — Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403776971851567104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></center>

Team news: Belgium vs Russia

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Following the request made by players of both teams, UEFA has agreed to restart the match between Denmark and Finland tonight at 20:30 CET (TBC). <br><br>The last four minutes of the first half will be played, there will then be a 5-minute half-time break followed by the second half.</p>— UEFA (@UEFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UEFA/status/1403775827104370696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

UEFA confirm game resumption

<p>Breaking news from Denmark's FA: the game will resume tonight, following discussions between UEFA and both nations, following confirmation that Christian Eriksen is stable.</p> <p>"Christian Eriksen is awake and his condition remains stable," reads their official statement.&nbsp;"He remains hospitalised for further examinations. The match against Finland will be played tonight.</p> <p>"This happens after the players have been confirmed that Christian is okay. The match resumes at 20.30."</p>

Game resumes at 2030 (CET)

<p>Supporters have not left Parken Stadium, and remain chanting Christian Eriksen's name, arm in arm.</p> <p>They are not going anywhere, as news continues to trickle back in on the condition of the player.</p> <p>Eriksen, per Denmark's FA, is stable and undergoing further treatment in hospital.</p>

Fans remain in stadium

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Forza Chris, all of our thoughts are with you! 🙏</p>— Inter 🏆🇮🇹 (@Inter_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/Inter_en/status/1403771378017394689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Inter offer support to player

<p>With events suspended at Parken Stadium, a wonderful show of solidarity has spawned within the ground.</p> <p>Finland's supporters are chanting Christian Eriksen's first name, while Denmark's home crowd are responding with his surname.</p> <p>Football is secondary to the events that have taken place on this field today but the community of sport, the collective power and affection it can spawn remains undiminished.</p>

Fans show solidarity in Copenhagen

<p>Team news is poised to drop shortly for the other game in Group B this evening, as Euro 2020 favourites Belgium make the trip east to face 2018 World Cup hosts Russia in&nbsp;Saint Petersburg.</p> <p>Questions surely remain whether that match will go ahead as planned tonight, given the events that have transpired in Copenhagen today.</p> <p>We are still awaiting further updates from UEFA on the status of this match.</p>

Belgium v Russia to go ahead?

<p>With their Group D clash scheduled to headline tomorrow's order of play at Euro 2020, England boss Gareth Southgate and captain Harry Kane were due to hold press briefings this evening ahead of their game at Wembley.</p> <p>That conference will no longer take place now. Kane, of course, is a former teammate of Christian Eriksen.</p>

England press conference cancelled

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thought and prayers go out to Christian Eriksen and his family 🙏🏾🇩🇰</p> — Raheem Sterling (@sterling7) <a href="https://twitter.com/sterling7/status/1403766839075803137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Praying for <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisEriksen8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisEriksen8</a> 🙏❤️</p> — Declan Rice (@_DeclanRice) <a href="https://twitter.com/_DeclanRice/status/1403763399545307141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="da">Eriksen ♥️♥️♥️♥️ please 🙏🏻♥️</p> — Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish) <a href="https://twitter.com/JackGrealish/status/1403763908704342024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Further support from England stars

<p>Christian Eriksen is awake, according to a further statement from Denmark's FA.</p> <p>"Christian Eriksen is awake and will undergo&nbsp;further examinations at hospital," confirm the governing body.&nbsp;"The match is temporarily postponed. Further information will come at 19.45."</p>

Eriksen awake

<p>Christian Eriksen is in a stable condition in hospital, per UEFA's below statement.</p> <p>The governing body has also indicated that they will hold crisis discussions with both Denmark and Finland before a further announcement is made in just over an hour at 1945, Central European Time.</p>

Further updates expected at 1945 (CET)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Following the medical emergency involving Denmark’s player Christian Eriksen, a crisis meeting has taken place with both teams and match officials and further information will be communicated at 19:45 CET.<br> <br> The player has been transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised.</p> — UEFA (@UEFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UEFA/status/1403765507682193409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Eriksen stable at hospital

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Praying for Christian Eriksen and his family 🙏🏽❤️</p>— Ezri Konsa (@EzriKonsa) <a href="https://twitter.com/EzriKonsa/status/1403764739436646401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

More support for Eriksen

Support for Christian Eriksen is not limited to football at this moment. Clubs and figures from across the sporting divide have offered their support, including rugby league outfit Castleford Tigers. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We’re all with you Christian Eriksen. 🇩🇰</p>— Castleford Tigers (@CTRLFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/CTRLFC/status/1403764114405609473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Clubs across divide show support

<p>Christian Eriksen's former club Tottenham, who he left to join Inter, have posted in support of their former player.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">All of our thoughts are with Christian Eriksen and his family. 🙏🏼 🤍</p>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1403762190881001473?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Spurs lead further support

<p>The scenes today are horrifically&nbsp;reminiscent of former Bolton Wanderers midfielder&nbsp;Fabrice Muamba's collapse in 2012 during an FA Cup quarter-final against Tottenham.</p> <p>The 33-year-old thankfully surived his cardiac arrest and has now offered his prayers and support for Christian Eriksen.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Please God</p>— fabrice muamba (@fmuamba6) <a href="https://twitter.com/fmuamba6/status/1403755726779170829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Muamba offers prayers

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thoughts and prayers go out to christian eriksen and his family praying everything is ok 🙏🏾</p>— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseLingard/status/1403759785133199364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Stars offer support

<p>Both squads are now inside the dressing rooms at Parken Stadium, as we await further developments in this match.</p> <p>It seems impossible to think that this match will continue today.</p>

Players remain in dressing rooms

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The UEFA EURO 2020 match in Copenhagen has been suspended due to a medical emergency.</p> — UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) <a href="https://twitter.com/EURO2020/status/1403758869839593476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

UEFA confirm match suspension

<p>Christian Eriksen has now been taken from the field of play on a stretcher, surrounded by white sheets.</p> <p>There is a standing ovation from those inside&nbsp;Parken Stadium.</p>

Eriksen stretchered off

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Christian Eriksen, the whole of football is with you.</p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403757819455803396?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This game is now officially suspended. Cameras have cut away entirely from coverage of the events at&nbsp;Parken Stadium.

Match suspended

<p>Finland's players have departed the turf at&nbsp;Parken Stadium. Referee Anthony Taylor and the match officials have followed them.</p> <p>Denmark's squad remain vigilant, still forming a wall between their teammate, the medical staff and the rest of the world.</p>

Finland players exit ground

<p>Kasper Schmeichel and&nbsp;Simon Kjaer have both moved away from the group, to speak to what appears to be a family member of Christian Eriksen.</p> <p>The crowd in Copenhagen has roared itself hoarse in support of the Inter player. He remains surrounded by medical staff, who are attempting to&nbsp;resuscitate him.</p>

Schmeichel in conversation

Broadcast cameras are no longer cutting to the tightly-formed circle of players around their teammate. Referee Anthony Taylor is in intense conversation with both coaches.

Play remains suspended

The game remains at a standstill, as medics continue to administer attention to Christian Eriksen. His teammates have formed a shield around him and the staff.

<p>Play has screeched to a halt and with very good reason - Christian Eriksen, practically untouched, has just dropped to the ground out of nowhere.</p> <p>Referee Anthony Taylor immediately blows the whistle and brings proceedings to a halt. Denmark and Finland's players come to a pause and medics are immediately called onto the pitch.</p>

Eriksen down off the ball

<p>This is a Denmark side that held their own - and indeed delivered shocks - against England last year and Germany only a few months ago, but they haven't quite locked into place in this one.</p> <p>Make no mistake, they are the superior side in terms of crafting chances so far, but Finland are finding a touch of comfort on the ball so far.</p>

Denmark struggling to click into top gear.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">👀 All eyes on Pukki... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://t.co/N8DdIHKfDC">pic.twitter.com/N8DdIHKfDC</a></p>— UEFA EURO 2020 (@EURO2020) <a href="https://twitter.com/EURO2020/status/1403753330137092097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Pukki leaves Denmark for pies

<p>Now we've got another injury stoppage, this time for&nbsp;O'Shaughnessy after he takes a blow to the face dealing with a Denmark corner.</p> <p>It looks like he'll be fine to continue, after his nose has been plugged to stop the steady stream of claret running onto his lip.</p> <p>Teemu Pukki looks to have taken some running repairs for a similar issue too.</p>

A Bloody Nose Affair

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="et" dir="ltr">🇫🇮 Hradecky<br>🇫🇮 Uronen<br>🇫🇮 Toivio<br>🇫🇮 Raitala<br>🇫🇮 O'Shaughnessy<br>🇫🇮 Arajuuri<br>🇫🇮 Kamara<br>🇫🇮 Sparv<br>🇫🇮 Lod<br>🇫🇮 Pohjanpalo<br>🇫🇮 Pukki<br><br>The 11 players making history in Finland's first ever game at a major tournament 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://t.co/VCnB4ZkYrw">pic.twitter.com/VCnB4ZkYrw</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403749734771302405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

History Makers

<p>An injury worry for Finland now, as&nbsp;Joakim Maehle sticks a ball in towards the right post, where&nbsp;Hradecky collects and smacks into his own defender&nbsp;Jere Uronen in one fell swoop.</p> <p>The latter comes off worse and needs some treatment, but seems fine to continue after a pause in play.</p> <p>No goals at the half-hour mark.</p>

Concerns for Eagle-owls

<p>Only O'Shaughnessy has had more touches for Finland than goalkeeper Hradecky so far, which is something of a concern for the visitors.</p> <p>But the latter has, that early bobble aside, been steady enough to keep Denmark at bay. Can he keep that up for the next hour and a bit?</p>

A Quiet Night In?

Amid all the Euro 2020 action, breaking news from Tottenham... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">OFFICIAL: Tottenham have appointed Fabio Paratici as their new Sporting Director 🤝 <a href="https://t.co/fQLtEsAXMR">pic.twitter.com/fQLtEsAXMR</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403747099087413252?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Spurs confirm Paratici arrival

<p>Thomas Delaney hoofs a left-footed half-volley over the crossbar from 10 yards or so out, after a deflected corner fell at his feet.</p> <p>Delaney and&nbsp;O'Shaughnessy. They may not be here physically, but Ireland certainly is expanding its spiritual roots over the player pool at Euro 2020. (The former owes his name to his great-grandfather, an immigrant to America, for those who are curious.)</p> <p>Finland are holding pretty steady so far. In a way, it is like a slightly more lopsided version of the opening act we just saw between Wales and Switzerland.</p>

Denmark remain hunting for opener

<p>Lukas&nbsp;Hradecky, add another stop to your collection for the day.</p> <p>This is a dangerous shot, flashed across the face of goal by&nbsp;Christian Eriksen,&nbsp;heading towards the left post, and the goalkeeper gets his palm out to force it onwards towards empty space on the far side of his box.</p> <p>The Inter man is less than pleased with his finish there, but all credit to the man who denies him.</p>

Hradecky rides out once more.

<p>Finland haven't spent the whole game locked in around their own penalty area and snap up a free-kick following a foul from Andreas&nbsp;Christensen after they orchestrated a half-break into opposition territory.</p> <p>It comes to very little however - and Denmark are promptly knocking on the door down the other end, with&nbsp;Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg smacking a header just over the crossbar.</p> <p>A roar of approval from the crowd. It's been a cagey opening - but then, these first matches so often are in tournament football.</p>

Hojbjerg heads over

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🤝 Former winners and first-timers. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://t.co/REN4KAH2tY">pic.twitter.com/REN4KAH2tY</a></p>— UEFA (@UEFA) <a href="https://twitter.com/UEFA/status/1403745736559312900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Ready for it?

<p>Jonas Wind launches the first shot of the game - and it is a cracker of a stop from&nbsp;Hradecky!</p> <p>The&nbsp;Copenhagen youngster - son of twice-capped Denmark goalkeeper Per Wind - tried his luck with a relative long-range effort there and the goalkeeper made a fine, low save to keep him hunting.</p> <p>Five at the back from Finland today tells you all you need to know about their approach - this is to be a defensive battle of attrition for them.</p>

Wind blows forth for hosts

<p>A corner for the hosts allows Denmark to immediately put some pressure on their visitors though, and goalkeeper Lukas&nbsp;Hradecky almost bobbles the delivery in at his near left post.</p> <p>Finland are less than happy with the pressure he was placed under there - several opposing players very much boxed him in - but he's come through his first test unscathed.</p> <p>They've already picked up a yellow card too, the visitors - Robin Lod has been booked for a challenge on&nbsp;Martin Braithwaite in the build-up to that spell of pressure.</p>

Denmark dart in on Hradecky

<p>Daniel O'Shaughnessy - who may sound Irish but was born and bred in&nbsp;Riihimaki - has a surprise early chance to help put Denmark under pressure, spearing a long throw into the hosts' box.</p> <p>It is dealt with easily enough, and Eriksen makes sure that it is spirited back downfield before it can cause them any real danger.</p>

Finland make early moves

<p>Anthony Taylor blows that whistle and Finland's first-ever appearance at a major tournament is underway against Denmark in Group B!</p> <p>The visitors are quite a conservative side, likely to try long balls as their go-forward approach - so don't be surprised if too much of this game is spent camped in their half.</p> <p>The roar of the crowd here is glorious. There looks to be more in than there were in Baku at a brief glance, and the noise is particularly fantastic.</p>

KO: Denmark v Finland

<p>It's the first English action of Euro 2020 too in Denmark - albeit in an officiating capacity.</p> <p>Anthony Taylor is today's match referee. at his first major international tournament after taking charge of last year's Super Cup clash.</p> <p>The anthems are over and we are moments away from action.</p>

Three Lions on the scene...

<p><em>We're Going to Ibiza</em> or&nbsp;<em>Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom</em>? Both absolute tunes of the early noughties clubland scene, or at the very least the Mini-Disco on holiday in&nbsp;Majorca if you're too young to remember the former.</p> <p>They're both a little more high-tempo than the national anthems of Denmark -&nbsp;Der er et yndigt land - and Finland -&nbsp;Maamme - respectively, and the latter perhaps unsurprisingly gets a little drowned out by the partisan crowd at&nbsp;Parken Stadium today.</p> <p>Finland will play both of their remaining fixtures in Russia, making their clash with Belgium the most neutral of their ties.</p>

Teams emerge in Copenhagen...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">These guys are here to party 😎<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DEN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FIN</a> <a href="https://t.co/oQeXtzWL7p">pic.twitter.com/oQeXtzWL7p</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403741195323555840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Cue up the Vengaboys...

<p>One man who will not be among the hosts today however is one of their most storied international players, a man who sits inside the top 20 of the nation's all-time most-capped list, whose presence proved pure entertainment wherever he went.</p> <p>Nicklas Bendtner retired this month, three years on from missing out on Denmark's Russia 2018 World Cup squad, as something of a cult figure in European football; an Arsenal journeyman and Serie A winner with Juventus known as much for his antics as his ace skills.</p> <p>Emma Smith ran her eye over the life and times of his career, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/pr-stunts-prison-harry-potter-lord-bendtners-crazy-career/1g6dufc4uoyi71bnsbgs90aea2" target="_blank">and you've got enough time to squeeze it in before we get underway</a>.</p>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Talisman. Leader. Captain.<br><br>In that order 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2020?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2020</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WAL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WAL</a> <a href="https://t.co/IBHIiVGKcU">pic.twitter.com/IBHIiVGKcU</a></p>— Goal (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1403733868512006150?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 12, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="async" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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