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The BBC has apologized following complaints that it continued to broadcast as Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen received emergency treatment during his country’s Euro 2020 game against Finland.
The midfielder fell to the ground at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen shortly before half-time, leaving players from both sides in distress.
Messages of support have poured in for the family of the former Tottenham player, who are said to be awake and recovering in hospital.
In a statement, the BBC said: “We apologize to all those who have been upset by the images shown.
“The coverage in the stadium is controlled by UEFA as the host broadcaster, and as soon as the game was suspended we took our coverage off the air as quickly as possible.”
The first round match between the two nations was suspended but resumed at 7:30 pm “following the request made by the players of both teams”, according to UEFA.
Horrible scenes at the Denmark-Finland Euros match. Thoughts with Christian Eriksen and his family.
– Oliver Dowden (@OliverDowden) June 12, 2021
Denmark tweeted an update which read: “Christian Eriksen is awake and is (ready) for further tests at the Rigshospitalet (hospital).”
The Duke of Cambridge, president of the Football Association (FA), was among those who welcomed the “encouraging news” concerning the improvement of the player’s condition.
In a tweet posted from the official account of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William said: “Encouraging news about Christian Eriksen we all think of him and his family.
Encouraging news from Christian Eriksen, we all think of him and his family. Well done to the medical team and to Anthony Taylor for their calm and quick action. W
– The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) June 12, 2021
“Well done to the medical team and to Anthony Taylor for their calm and quick action. “
Former Spurs forward Gary Lineker, who was in the BBC studio for the game, said: “In 25 years of working, this has been the most difficult, painful and emotional show I have ever seen. never participated. “
Lineker thanked his colleagues Alex Scott, Cesc Fabregas and Micah Richards, who were at his side for their “professionalism, warmth and empathyâ€.
“Get well soon, Christian Eriksen,” he said.
He earlier apologized for the BBC’s continued coverage of the incident, but said they “were the host’s footage and out of our control.”
He added: “They should have stayed on a large part of the stadium. Apologies. “
In 25 years of work, this was the most difficult, the most painful and the most moving show I have ever been on. Thanks to @ cesc4official @AlexScott @MicahRichards for your professionalism, your warmth and your empathy. Get well soon, Christian Eriksen. 🙌ðŸ»
– Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) June 12, 2021
Writing on Twitter shortly after the incident, UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “Horrific scenes in the Denmark-Finland Euros game. Thoughts with Christian Eriksen and his family.
Fabrice Muamba, the former Bolton midfielder who collapsed after suffering cardiac arrest during a televised FA Cup match in 2012, tweeted “Please God” following the ‘incident.
Other players posted similar tweets for the Danish midfielder, including former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher and former Manchester United right-back Gary Neville as well as current England and Aston Villa striker Jack Grealish .
David Lammy, Labor MP for Tottenham and shadow justice secretary, tweeted: “Prayers and thoughts for Danish and Spurs legend Christian Eriksen.
“We are all rooted for you brother.”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted: “Deeply moving scenes in Copenhagen.
“My thoughts are right now with Christian Eriksen, his family and everyone in Denmark and around the world praying for his recovery.”
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