Stars send support for Christian Eriksen after collapse on pitch at Euros

Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapsed during his side’s Euro 2020 match with Finland (Stuart Franklin/Pool via AP)

Politicians and celebrities have shared messages of support for the family of Christian Eriksen after the Denmark midfielder collapsed on the pitch during his country’s Euro 2020 game against Finland.

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden was among those who posted online about the “awful scenes” witnessed at the match in Copenhagen, as Eriksen’s teammates surrounded him to protect his privacy.