Christian Eriksen scores for Denmark three years after cardiac arrest
- Christian Eriksen marked his return to the European Championship by scoring for Denmark.
- The goal comes three years after Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during a match.
- His resilience and determination are inspiring for fans and players alike.
Christian Eriksen scored the opening goal for Denmark in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia at the European Championship. This marked his return to the Euros after suffering a cardiac arrest in the previous edition. Eriksen collapsed on the field in 2021 and received life-saving treatment before returning to the sport in 2022 with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Denmark, the 1992 European champions, reached the semifinals in 2021 and continues to impress at the finals. Slovenia is still seeking its first win at the Euros. The harrowing incident involving Eriksen during Euro 2020 left fans in shock, with paramedics rushing to his aid and his wife visibly distraught. Despite the emotional turmoil, Denmark's players showed strength to finish the match and went on to have a memorable tournament. Denmark will face familiar opponents in Group C at the current Euros, aiming to replicate their success from the previous edition.