Christian Eriksen has been warned he faces more heart-stopping moments if he continues his footballing career - and teams may not want him playing for them any more after his pacemaker 'saved his life' in another mid-match collapse. Eriksen‚ 34‚ collapsed during a friendly match against Ukraine on Sunday‚ five years on from his cardiac arrest during a game at Euro 2020. The former Manchester United‚ Tottenham and Brentford midfielder clutched his chest and fell to the ground away from the ball during the second half in a terrifying echo of that incident. Denmark's team doctor has since revealed the country's record appearance-maker had recovered enough to ask to leave the field himself and go directly to his family. He was taken by ambulance to Odense University Hospital with wife Sabrina Kvist Jensen by his side.

Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday‚ almost five years after he suffered a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

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It remains the most-watched club game in English television history - remembered not for its 28 million audience at home‚ but for the brutality of the thundering tackles and violence. When Chelsea and Leeds meet at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup on Wednesday‚ a collision from 54 years ago - and the raging debates that followed - will never be far away‚ even if the snowflake rules of the modern day have changed the game forever. The replayed match‚ in which Chelsea won 2-1 after extra-time‚ is the third most-watched sporting event in UK television history‚ beaten only by the 1966 World Cup final and Euro 2020 final.

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The star has not played for Italy since the last European Championship‚ where they crashed out in the round of 16 to Switzerland despite going into the tournament as reigning champions. The 28-year-old was one of Italy's key men when they won Euro 2020 under the management of Roberto Mancini‚ but again rejected his most-recent call-up to the national team. Gattuso said he snubbed the call as he hinted at the player dealing with 'problems' in a press conference ahead of his side's crunch ties against Norway and Moldova‚ which they lost 4-1 and won 2-0 respectively.

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Declan Rice promises to do something he's never done before‚ should England win Euro 2024

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Harry Kane says he 'knew' Bukayo Saka would step up when England 'needed it most' to exorcise the ghosts of his Euro 2020 penalty miss against Switzerland

Bonucci rules out immediate return to Italy national team in coaching role

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Bukayo Saka 'proud' to banish Euro 2020 demons with Switzerland heroics

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Scotland boss Steve Clarke says his team 'feel good' ahead of their must-win Euro 2024 clash with Hungary

Mudryk looks to lead his side to victory in Euro 2020 Group E tie

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Thomas Frank warns England that Denmark will be fuelled by injustice from defeat at Euro 2020 when the sides meet again

Peter Schmeichel exclusive: “Denmark shouldn't be thinking about revenge against England – even though it was never a penalty in the Euro 2020 semi-final!"

Christian Eriksen lays the ghost of Euro 2020 to rest with Denmark goal against Slovenia

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Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest three years ago TODAY at Euro 2020 - a flashback to that harrowing moment and Denmark's semi-final run as talisman looks to shine at Euro 2024

England's stars pose for their official Euro 2024 portraits before Sunday's group opener against Serbia as they look to end 58 years of hurt in Germany

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Jadon Sancho opens up on racism suffered after Euro 2020 penalty miss

Jadon Sancho admits he is 'not fully recovered' from Euro 2020 racism

Jadon Sancho insists he's doing everything to become 'a better player' as the Borussia Dortmund star eyes glory in the Champions League final... and admits it was 'hard' to get over Euro 2020 shootout final heartbreak

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Government faces pressure from MPs to pass new laws in bid to prevent unauthorised entry to football matches following probe into Euro 2020 final at Wembley

Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini - who captained his country to Euro 2020 glory and won a host of honours with Juventus - CONFIRMS his retirement from playing football as he hails 'the most beautiful and intense journey of my life'

Italy legend Giorgio Chiellini - who captained his country to Euro 2020 glory and won a host of honours with Juventus - is 'expected to confirm his retirement' after losing MLS Cup final with Los Angeles FC

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Callum McGregor sets Scotland goal target as Celtic captain jokes Euro 2020 strike is his go-to pick-me-up

REVEALED: Gary Lineker suffered 'seven hours of absolute torture'‚ vomiting the night before he was presenting Euro 2020 on the BBC‚ after taking footballers' favourite Snus tobacco pouches

Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest on the Parken pitch at Euro 2020 shocked the world but the Danish star has impressively rebuilt his career... Man United will look to him for inspiration to save their Champions League hopes

Gareth from accounts lets the handbrake off at long last: Dominant win against Italy shows Southgate has finally ditched the approach that cost England at Euro 2020

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Kevin Keegan and Trevor Brooking's heroics in 1977‚ a winner from Gianfranco Zola and two agonising penalty shootout losses for the Three Lions... five famous clashes between England and Italy

Spalletti talks Scamacca‚ tactics and Euro 2020 comparisons in pre-England press conference

Kieran Trippier tips 'frightening' Jude Bellingham to make the difference for England against Italy as Gareth Southgate's side prepare to face Azzurri at Wembley after Euro 2020 final heartache

PETE JENSON: Italy arrive at Wembley for the first time since their EURO 2020 triumph under new coach Luciano Spalletti and mounting off-field troubles

Wales face Croatia hoping for Euro 2020 repeat