rescued medical staff Denmark midfielder Christian ericssonlife on European Championship ready to receive in june UEFA President’s AwardEurope’s football governing body said on Tuesday.
Ericsson collapsed during Denmark’s opening defeat by Finland and received life-saving treatment on the pitch before being taken to hospital.
Danish doctor and physio as well as team captain simon kajerThe person who initiated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at Ericsson is also being honored.
“This year, the President’s Award has gone beyond football,” uefa President Alexander Ceferin said in a statement.
“It serves as an important and eternal reminder of how precious life is and puts everything in our lives into clear perspective.”
Ericsson has since implanted a type of pacemaker that can prevent fatal cardiac arrest by discharging a shock to restore a regular heart rhythm.
However, his future in the sport remains unclear, with rules in Italy barring the 29-year-old from playing for his club Inter until the device is removed.
“You did a wonderful job and saved my life,” Ericsson said in a message thanking the medical staff involved.
“On June 12 and beyond, a big thank you to my friend and captain Simon and my teammates in the Danish team for your support as well.”
Ericsson collapsed during Denmark’s opening defeat by Finland and received life-saving treatment on the pitch before being taken to hospital.
Danish doctor and physio as well as team captain simon kajerThe person who initiated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) at Ericsson is also being honored.
“This year, the President’s Award has gone beyond football,” uefa President Alexander Ceferin said in a statement.
“It serves as an important and eternal reminder of how precious life is and puts everything in our lives into clear perspective.”
Ericsson has since implanted a type of pacemaker that can prevent fatal cardiac arrest by discharging a shock to restore a regular heart rhythm.
However, his future in the sport remains unclear, with rules in Italy barring the 29-year-old from playing for his club Inter until the device is removed.
“You did a wonderful job and saved my life,” Ericsson said in a message thanking the medical staff involved.
“On June 12 and beyond, a big thank you to my friend and captain Simon and my teammates in the Danish team for your support as well.”
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