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Damar Hamlin's collapse was in some ways reminiscent of what soccer player Christian Eriksen went through in June 2021.

A common point of conflict concerning Covid-19 vaccines is the risk of myocarditis following immunization, particularly among young people.

Lionel Messi returns to the World Cup for a fifth attempt at finally winning soccer’s biggest prize.

Surely, with Diogo Jota injured and Cristiano Ronaldo fading, that has to change at the World Cup. He suffered a hamstring injury in October but is back on the field and should be at full fitness for the World Cup. But if Modric has one more stellar World Cup in him, then who can rule out another knockout round run? Robert Lewandowski, F, PolandHow much help will the Barcelona forward get in the 2022 World Cup? Kylian Mbappé, F, FranceThe 23-year-old PSG star burst onto the scene as France won the 2018 World Cup.

Ever since FIFA awarded the world's biggest sporting event to Qatar in 2010, the soccer tournament has been clouded by bribery, migrant deaths and questions about the country's human rights record.

Our star-studded cast of soccer analysts here at FOX Sports makes their picks for the World Cup Final and more.

Denmark will rally around Christian Eriksen and Co. at the World Cup.

The Qatar World Cup — which starts next weekend — is the first to be played in November and December rather than in June-July because of the desert nation's searing heat in the summer. “It’s not exactly the time we want to be playing in the World Cup,” Fernandes, who plays for Portugal, told Sky Sports after a 2-1 win over Fulham. ... We want football to be for everyone, everyone has to be included and involved in a World Cup because a World Cup is the world. There is a lot of focus on it, how the World Cup has happened and why it is in Qatar. We want to get focus on it, but the change has to come from somewhere else.”___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen have both questioned the decision to stage the World Cup in Qatar after playing their last Premier League game before the tournament.

Just minutes after finishing the last Premier League match before the World Cup, Manchester United duo Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen both questioned the decision to stage the tournament in Qatar. Fernandes said the World Cup “should be done in a better way,” criticizing the timing of the tournament and highlighting Qatar's treatment of migrant workers.

LONDON — (AP) — For Erik ten Hag, the goal that sent Manchester United into the World Cup break on a high note is the perfect symbol of the progress his team has made in recent months. Despite a poor start under Ten Hag that saw United lose its first two games the team is now just three points off fourth-place Tottenham with a game in hand. We’re going in the right direction, I think the culture has changed," Ten Hag said when asked to sum up his first period in charge. “We are now united, we have togetherness," Ten Hag said. It was Villa's first away win of the season and comes on the heels of the 3-1 victory over Man United in Emery's debut last weekend.

France and Denmark are the favorites to make it out of Group D at the 2022 World Cup.

The Brazil striker had tears in his eyes as he spoke of his “dream” of representing his country at the World Cup potentially being over. But the mid-season element of this World Cup, combined with the hectic club calendar, has heightened tensions. I’d always advise them to be ready for the World Cup, don’t get injured, be focused and play your maximum in the game. There’s five or six games before the World Cup so you need to be in good shape." ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports___James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobsonCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

All roads now lead to Qatar for Europe’s top soccer nations after they played their final competitive games ahead of the World Cup.

MANCHESTER, England — (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United remained shrouded in uncertainty after the Portugal great returned to the club's training ground with his agent on Tuesday. Alex Ferguson, the former United manager who signed Ronaldo for the player's first spell at the club from 2003-09, arrived at Carrington earlier Tuesday. Ferguson played an influential role in persuading Ronaldo to return to United last year. The new Premier League season begins in less than two weeks, with United opening against Brighton at home on Aug. 7. United has said Ronaldo has not returned to training yet because of “personal reasons.” Ten Hag has repeatedly said he is counting on Ronaldo being part of the squad this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United remains shrouded in uncertainty after the Portugal great returned to the club’s training ground with his agent.

Britain Soccer Premier League Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, left, leaves the field as his teammate Sadio Mane enters during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Watford at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, April 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super) (Jon Super)Liverpool completed its 119-day mission to displace Manchester City from atop the English Premier League. Liverpool and City have games in the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday before what could yet be a decisive meeting at City's Etihad Stadium five days later. One point will separate them heading into that potential title-decider, with seven more games each to play after that. One of Brentford's scorers at Stamford Bridge was Christian Eriksen, who netted the second for his first goal in the Premier League since returning from suffering a cardiac arrest at last year's European Championship.

After being resuscitated on the field in Copenhagen & regaining consciousness, he was later informed he was "gone from this world for five minutes.

After being resuscitated on the field in Copenhagen & regaining consciousness, he was later informed he was "gone from this world for five minutes.

Britain Soccer Premier League Brentford's Christian Eriksen in action, during the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Newcastle United at the Brentford Community Stadium, London, Saturday Feb. 26, 2022. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP) (Aaron Chown)LONDON — (AP) — On a weekend crying out for an uplifting moment from sports, Christian Eriksen provided it. Even the opposition Newcastle players joined in the applause as Eriksen came on for his Brentford debut during Saturday’s Premier League game. While Eriksen couldn’t inspire a comeback, he did help to limit the damage, watched in the stadium by not only his family but also the doctors who oversaw the recovery. Now he is at Brentford to help the club stay in the Premier League after a result that leaves the team three points above the relegation zone.

Britain Soccer Premier League Brentford's Christian Eriksen in action, during the English Premier League soccer match between Brentford and Newcastle United at the Brentford Community Stadium, London, Saturday Feb. 26, 2022. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP) (Aaron Chown)LONDON — (AP) — Christian Eriksen returned to competitive football, 259 days after a cardiac arrest during a European Championship game for Denmark, as a second-half substitute for Brentford against Newcastle on Saturday. Now Eriksen has resumed his professional playing career after being fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. The need for an ICD meant Eriksen had to leave Serie A team Inter Milan due to Italian regulations. ___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Christian Eriksen has returned to competitive football as a second-half substitute for Brentford against Newcastle, 259 days after a cardiac arrest during a European Championship game for Denmark.

(AP Photo/Jon Super) (Jon Super)The Premier League title race really is back on. His second — the winning goal — came in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Kane celebrating scoring goals at Etihad Stadium was something City fans thought they'd enjoy seeing this season. By Wednesday, City could find its lead over Liverpool down to just three points. Tottenham completed an improbable double over City, having beaten the champions 1-0 in the opening round, and the London team continues to cause City pain.

The Premier League title race really is back on and it’s all because of Harry Kane.

Netherlands Soccer Ajax Eriksen FILE - Denmark's Christian Eriksen controls the ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Finland at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, June 12, 2021. Denmark international Christian Eriksen is training with the second team at his former club Ajax to stay fit while he seeks a new club. “I’m happy to announce that I’ve signed for Brentford Football Club," Eriksen said in Monday's social media video. The uplifting signing was an early announcement on the final day of the January transfer window in the Premier League. The 29-year-old Eriksen is being reunited with Thomas Frank, the Brentford manager who coached him when playing for Denmark's under-17s team.

Denmark international Christian Eriksen is training with the second team at his former club Ajax to stay fit while he seeks a new club. (Wolfgang Rattay/Pool via AP, file) (Wolfgang Rattay)LONDON — (AP) — Christian Eriksen is set for a remarkable playing comeback after signing for Premier League club Brentford on Monday, almost seven months after having a cardiac arrest on the field at the European Championship. The uplifting signing was an early announcement on the final day of the transfer deadline day in the Premier League. The 29-year-old Eriksen is being reunited with Thomas Frank, the Brentford manager who coached him when playing for Denmark's under-17s team. Eriksen is set to fly into London this week but not immediately train with Brentford.

Christian Eriksen is set for a remarkable playing comeback after signing for English Premier League club Brentford, almost eight months after having a cardiac arrest and collapsing on the field at the European Championship.

___England and Denmark are heading to extra time with the score level at 1-1 in the European Championship semifinals. ___The European Championship semifinal match between England and Denmark has started at Wembley Stadium. ___Fans have started coming into Wembley Stadium hours before the European Championship semifinal match between England and Denmark. ___Will it be England or will it be Denmark against Italy in the European Championship final? This is the farthest Denmark has gotten at a major soccer tournament since winning the European Championship title in 1992.

England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments.

Britain England Denmark Euro 2020 Soccer England's Harry Kane, bottom, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the Euro 2020 soccer semifinal match between England and Denmark at Wembley stadium in London, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths/Pool Photo via AP) (Laurence Griffiths)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___England is headed to the European Championship final after beating Denmark 2-1 in extra time. ___The European Championship semifinal match between England and Denmark has started at Wembley Stadium. ___Fans have started coming into Wembley Stadium hours before the European Championship semifinal match between England and Denmark. ___Will it be England or will it be Denmark against Italy in the European Championship final?

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand says he cannot understand how a decisive penalty was awarded against his team in the 2-1 loss to England in the European Championship semifinals.

(AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, Pool) (Dmitri Lovetsky)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Spain has dropped Alvaro Morata for the semifinal match against Italy in the European Championship and will play without a recognized striker. Morata has started every game so far at Euro 2020 despite widespread criticism for his struggles in front of goal. ___Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci waltzed all alone in the rain on the Wembley Stadium field about 90 minutes before his team was to play Spain in the European Championship semifinals. ___UEFA has invited Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen to the European Championship final along with the medics who helped to save his life. Denmark will play England in the Euro 2020 semifinals on Wednesday.

Britain Italy Spain Euro 2020 Soccer Spanish fans pose for a photo on Wembley Way, prior to the Euro 2020 soccer championship semifinal match against Italy, at Wembley Stadium, in London, Tuesday July 6, 2021. That allowed the many Italians and Spaniards living in the country to take advantage of more easily available tickets. Denmark will play England in the Euro 2020 semifinals on Wednesday. Spain beat Italy at Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 and went on to win the title each time. The Euro 2020 semifinal match will be played at Wembley Stadium in London.

Italy has reached the European Championship final by beating Spain 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

Azerbaijan Czech Republic Denmark Euro 2020 Soccer Danish supporters hold a banner for Christian Eriksen, during the Euro 2020 soccer championship quarterfinal match between Czech Republic and Denmark, at the Olympic stadium in Baku, Saturday, July 3, 2021. Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand found that out on Saturday, his mind wandering from the match even as his team was playing in the European Championship quarterfinals. “I thought about him during the game and after the game,” Hjulmand said through a translator after the 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic. “He’s always been a very important part of the team and he still is,” Denmark midfielder Thomas Delaney said through an interpreter. And in October, Eriksen scored Denmark’s only goal at Wembley in a 1-0 victory over England in the Nations League.

Christian Eriksen’s absence makes it even harder to forget what happened to him.

Azerbaijan Czech Republic Denmark Euro 2020 Soccer Denmark's Thomas Delaney celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Euro 2020 soccer championship quarterfinal match between Czech Republic and Denmark, at the Olympic stadium in Baku, Saturday, July 3, 2021. The Danes, who have developed into a surprise contender after their tournament began with midfielder Christian Eriksen suffering cardiac arrest on the field, advanced to the Euro 2020 semifinals on Saturday by beating the Czech Republic 2-1. The place in the semifinals is the farthest Denmark has progressed at a major tournament since winning the European title in 1992. Denmark lost its first two games at Euro 2020, first against Finland — when Eriksen collapsed on the field — and then to Belgium. Danish fans far outnumbered the few dozen from the Czech Republic.

Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg scored a goal each to give Denmark a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic and a spot in the European Championship semifinals.

The group stage of the European Championship is compete.

Denmark Russia Euro 2020 Soccer Denmark's goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel celebrates after the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Russia and Denmark at the Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Monday, June 21, 2021. (Stuart Franklin/Pool via AP) (Stuart Franklin)COPENHAGEN — (AP) — Kasper Schmeichel described his feelings after Denmark’s win over Russia at the European Championship with one word. ”I don’t think we could have done this without the support,” Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand said. Just like after the Belgium game, the Inter Milan midfielder sent a message to the team’s WhatsApp group right after the Russia win, defender Jens Stryger Larsen said. And it’s clear that Eriksen’s ordeal is still a massive source of motivation for this Denmark team.

Kasper Schmeichel described his feelings after Denmark’s win over Russia at the European Championship as “euphoria.”.

Denmark finally has a reason to celebrate at the European Championship.

Soccer Euro 2020 Player Collapses FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, June 12, 2021, Denmark's Christian Eriksen controls the ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match against Finland at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Wolfgang Rattay/Pool via AP) (Wolfgang Rattay)COPENHAGEN — (AP) — Christian Eriksen surprised the Denmark team with a visit in the middle of a training session and then gave them all a hug, his teammates said Saturday. “He seemed to be in good spirits, and it gave a good energy to the team. It was what we needed.”The 29-year-old Eriksen suffered cardiac arrest during Denmark’s first Euro 2020 game against Finland last Saturday and had to be resuscitated with a defibrillator. Forward Andreas Skov Olsen said Eriksen's visit will help the team focus fully on the Russia game.

Christian Eriksen’s Denmark teammates say his visit came as a big surprise and that he gave them all a hug before having lunch with the team.

APTOPIX Denmark Belgium Euro 2020 Soccer Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne reacts after Thorgan Hazard scored during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium, at the Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Wolfgang Rattay, Pool via AP) (Wolfgang Rattay)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne will make their first starts at the European Championship in Belgium’s final group match against Finland on Monday. The Euro 2020 semifinals are scheduled to be played at Wembley Stadium in London on July 6 and 7. The head of the House of Orange visited the street on Thursday as the Netherlands played Austria at the delayed Euro 2020. ___Dejan Kulusevski is among Sweden’s substitutes for the team’s European Championship match against Slovakia after completing his isolation period following a positive test for the coronavirus.

Britain Croatia Czech Republic Euro 2020 Soccer Czech Republic's Patrik Schick touches his nose during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between Croatia and the Czech Republic at the Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow, Friday, June 18, 2021. (Robert Perry, Pool via AP) (Robert Perry)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Ivan Perišić scored a second-half equalizer to give Croatia a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic at the European Championship. The Euro 2020 semifinals are scheduled to be played at Wembley Stadium in London on July 6 and 7. The head of the House of Orange visited the street on Thursday as the Netherlands played Austria at the delayed Euro 2020. ___Dejan Kulusevski is among Sweden’s substitutes for the team’s European Championship match against Slovakia after completing his isolation period following a positive test for the coronavirus.

Eriksen sent his first public message from the hospital on Tuesday thanking supporters for their "sweet and amazing" well-wishes after his collapse at the European Championship. Eriksen remains in the hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark's game against Finland on Saturday. The Danish soccer federation wrote on Twitter that Eriksen has been through a successful operation. Eriksen has been in the hospital since collapsing on the field during his team’s opening Euro 2020 match on Saturday. The Danish soccer federation previously said that Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device that can function as both a pacemaker and defibrillator.

Christian Eriksen has been discharged from the hospital nearly a week after collapsing on the field during a European Championship match.

(Wolfgang Rattay, Pool via AP) (Wolfgang Rattay)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___The Danish soccer federation says Christian Eriksen has been discharged from the hospital. Eriksen has been in the hospital in Copenhagen since collapsing on the field during his team’s opening match at the European Championship on Saturday. The Euro 2020 semifinals are scheduled to be played at Wembley Stadium in London on July 6 and 7. The head of the House of Orange visited the street on Thursday as the Netherlands played Austria at the delayed Euro 2020. ___Dejan Kulusevski is among Sweden’s substitutes for the team’s European Championship match against Slovakia after completing his isolation period following a positive test for the coronavirus.

Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne will make their first starts at the European Championship in Belgium’s final group match against Finland on Monday.

Christian Eriksen, 29, will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm, the Danish soccer federation said Thursday.

(Julio Munoz/Pool via AP) (Julio Munoz)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Sweden midfielder Sebastien Larsson has had more to think about at the European Championship than just Friday’s match against Slovakia. ___Denmark and Belgium players have halted their European Championship match for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen. ___UEFA has paid a special tribute to Christian Eriksen before Denmark’s game against Belgium at the European Championship. ___Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk both scored again at the European Championship in Ukraine’s 2-1 victory over North Macedonia. Eriksen is recovering in a Copenhagen hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s game against Finland at the European Championship.

APTOPIX Denmark Belgium Euro 2020 Soccer Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne reacts after Thorgan Hazard scored during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium, at the Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Wolfgang Rattay, Pool via AP) (Wolfgang Rattay)COPENHAGEN — (AP) — Substitute Kevin de Bruyne set up one goal and scored the winner himself to give Belgium a 2-1 victory over Denmark in a European Championship game marked by an emotional tribute to Christian Eriksen in the first half. It was Denmark’s first game since Eriksen’s collapse, and the hosts started at a furious pace at a raucous Parken Stadium. Eriksen remains in a nearby hospital after suffering cardiac arrest in the team’s opening game against Finland. Play resumed at a more normal pace after the tribute to Eriksen, but Denmark still had the better chances in the first half.

Denmark played for the first time since Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field during a European Championship match and lost to Belgium 2-1.

___Denmark and Belgium players have halted their European Championship match for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen. ___UEFA has paid a special tribute to Christian Eriksen before Denmark’s game against Belgium at the European Championship. ___Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand has changed his team’s formation for the European Championship game against Belgium to make up for the absence of Christian Eriksen. ___Andriy Yarmolenko and Roman Yaremchuk both scored again at the European Championship in Ukraine’s 2-1 victory over North Macedonia. Eriksen is recovering in a Copenhagen hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s game against Finland at the European Championship.

(AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool) (Martin Meissner)COPENHAGEN — (AP) — Denmark and Belgium players halted their European Championship match Thursday for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen. Belgium stopped play after the clock hit 10 minutes as the 25,000 fans at Parken Stadium rose to applaud Eriksen. Eriksen is recovering in a nearby hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s first game against Finland at Euro 2020. The hospital is close enough to Parken Stadium that Eriksen was expected to hear the tribute from his room. A giant Denmark shirt with Eriksen’s name and No.

Denmark and Belgium players have halted their European Championship match for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen.

Denmark Belgium Euro 2020 Soccer Danish fans wait for the start of the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday, June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool) (Martin Meissner)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Denmark and Belgium players have halted their European Championship match for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen. Eriksen is recovering in a nearby hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s first game against Finland at Euro 2020. ___UEFA has paid a special tribute to Christian Eriksen before Denmark’s game against Belgium at the European Championship. The two forwards also scored in the 3-2 loss to the Netherlands in the team’s opening match at Euro 2020.

Denmark Belgium Euro 2020 Soccer Danish fans wait for the start of the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Thursday, June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, Pool) (Martin Meissner)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Denmark and Belgium players have halted their European Championship match for a stadium-wide minute’s applause for Christian Eriksen. Eriksen is recovering in a nearby hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s first game against Finland at Euro 2020. ___UEFA has paid a special tribute to Christian Eriksen before Denmark’s game against Belgium at the European Championship. The two forwards also scored in the 3-2 loss to the Netherlands in the team’s opening match at Euro 2020.

(AP Photo/Alexander Hassenstein, Pool) (Alexander Hassenstein)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___UEFA says it has accepted the France team’s explanation that Benjamin Pavard did not sustain a concussion in the European Championship match against Germany. Pavard said after Tuesday’s game he felt knocked out for about 10 to 15 seconds by a challenge from Robin Gosens. It raised concern that the French team’s medical staff ignored UEFA’s concussion protocol by letting the defender continue playing. The Swiss soccer federation says Sommer left for Germany after the team’s 3-0 loss to Italy on Wednesday in Rome. ___The Danish soccer federation says Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm.

(Evgenya Novozhenina/Pool via AP) (Evgenya Novozhenina)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Slovakia coach Stefan Tarkovic says defender Denis Vavro and a member of the team’s coaching staff have tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship match against Sweden. They are the first positive tests for the virus at the tournament since Euro 2020 started. Sweden players Dejan Kulusevski and Mattias Svanberg tested positive for the virus ahead of the tournament. The Swiss soccer federation says Sommer left for Germany after the team’s 3-0 loss to Italy on Wednesday in Rome. ___The Danish soccer federation says Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm.

Denmark Eriksen Euro 2020 Soccer People leave well wishes at a graffiti for Danish player Christian Eriksen on a wall at the fanzone in Copenhagen, Denmark, Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) (Martin Meissner)COPENHAGEN — (AP) — Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm, the Danish soccer federation said Thursday. Eriksen is recovering in a Copenhagen hospital after suffering cardiac arrest during Denmark’s game against Finland at the European Championship. The Danish federation said doctors have determined that Eriksen needs to have an ICD — implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. ___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

The Danish soccer federation says Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm.

Denmark Belgium Euro 2020 Soccer Denmark's players exercise during a team training session in Helsingor, Denmark, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) (Martin Meissner)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer has left the team to join his wife for the birth of their second child. The Swiss soccer federation says Sommer left for Germany after the team’s 3-0 loss to Italy on Wednesday in Rome. It was unclear if Sommer will return for the final Group A game Sunday against Turkey in Baku. ___The Danish soccer federation says Christian Eriksen will be fitted with an implantable device to monitor his heart rhythm.

Sweden midfielder Sebastien Larsson has had more to think about at the European Championship than just Friday’s match against Slovakia.

Denmark Belgium Euro 2020 Soccer Belgium's Romelu Lukaku smiles during a team training session at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Denmark and Belgium. The fans at Parken Stadium are planning a loud ovation for Eriksen in the 10th minute of the Euro 2020 game because the midfielder wears the No. Eriksen remains in a Copenhagen hospital close to the stadium after suffering cardiac arrest during Saturday’s game against Finland. Lukaku is teammates with Eriksen at Inter Milan and said he “cried a lot” before the Russia game after hearing about the collapse. ”We must also not forget," Lukaku said, "that we have to win a game.”___More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2021 The Associated Press.

APTOPIX Azerbaijan Turkey Wales Euro 2020 Soccer Wales' Aaron Ramsey, right, scores his sides first goal past Turkey's goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group A match between Turkey and Wales the Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan, Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (Naomi Baker/Pool via AP) (Naomi Baker)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Aaron Ramsey scored the first goal to give Wales a 2-0 victory over Turkey at the European Championship. ___Large numbers of fans have been chanting for Turkey as the team warms us for its European Championship game against Wales in Baku. ___Austria forward Marko Arnautovic has been suspended from the team’s game against the Netherlands on Thursday for insulting a North Macedonian opponent. Just 4-3-3!” in a message to coach Frank de Boer to play an attacking lineup in the team’s opening match at Euro 2020.

Romelu Lukaku says the Belgium players will kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their game against Denmark so the stadium can pay tribute to Christian Eriksen with a minute’s applause.

(AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky, Pool) (Dmitry Lovetsky)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Romelu Lukaku says the Belgium players will kick the ball out of play in the 10th minute of their game against Denmark so the stadium can pay tribute to Christian Eriksen with a minute’s applause. Lukaku is teammates with Eriksen at Inter Milan and sent a greeting to the Dane after scoring in Belgium’s 3-0 win over Russia. Both matches were played at Saint Petersburg Stadium. ___Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand expects Christian Eriksen to wear his match jersey while watching the team’s European Championship game against Belgium from the hospital. ___Austria forward Marko Arnautovic has been suspended from the team’s game against the Netherlands on Thursday for insulting a North Macedonian opponent.

Russia Finland Euro 2020 Soccer Russia's Aleksei Miranchuk celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Finland and Russia at the Gazprom Arena stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirill Kudryavtsev, Pool) (Kirill Kudryavtsev)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Aleksei Miranchuk’s curling shot in first-half stoppage time gave Russia a 1-0 win over Finland and its first points at the European Championship. Both matches were played at Saint Petersburg Stadium. ___Russia defender Mario Fernandes has been taken to the hospital after landing on his back in a fall during the European Championship game against Finland. ___Austria forward Marko Arnautovic has been suspended from the team’s game against the Netherlands on Thursday for insulting a North Macedonian opponent.

Russia Finland Euro 2020 Soccer Finnish players warm up prior to the Euro 2020 soccer championship group B match between Russia and Finland at the Saint Petersburg stadium, in St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, June 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, Pool) (Dmitri Lovetsky)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Finland fans wearing the white-and-blue colors of the national team are starting to make themselves heard inside Saint Petersburg Stadium ahead of the European Championship game against Russia. ___Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand expects Christian Eriksen to wear his match jersey while watching the team’s European Championship game against Belgium from the hospital. Denmark faces the Belgians in Copenhagen on Thursday in the team’s first game since Eriksen’s collapse against Finland. ___Austria forward Marko Arnautovic has been suspended from the team’s game against the Netherlands on Thursday for insulting a North Macedonian opponent.

Aaron Ramsey scored the first goal to give Wales a 2-0 victory over Turkey at the European Championship.

Italy Turkey Euro 2020 Soccer Italy's Leonardo Bonucci opens his arms during the Euro 2020, soccer championship group A match between Italy and Turkey, at the Rome Olympic stadium, Friday, June 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, Pool) (Alessandra Tarantino)The Latest on soccer’s European Championship:___Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci has indicated that his team is not planning on taking a knee to protest racism before its European Championship match against Switzerland on Wednesday. ___England defender Tyrone Mings has responded to criticism from British Home Secretary Priti Patel for taking a knee before games at the European Championship. The North Macedonian soccer federation asked for action to be taken against Arnautović for the incident in Austria’s 3-1 victory on Sunday. ___Christian Eriksen has sent his first public message from the hospital thanking supporters for their “sweet and amazing” well-wishes after his collapse at the European Championship.

Spain Sweden Euro 2020 Soccer Sweden's goalkeeper Robin Olsen saves a ball during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group E soccer match between Spain and Sweden, at La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Monday, June 14, 2021. Spain coach Luis Enrique and some players say they are not satisfied with the less-than-perfect conditions of the grass at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville. About 14,000 fans will be allowed into the stadium for the Euro 2020 match. UEFA’s regulations allow in-tournament replacements of goalkeepers in Euro 2020 squads on medical grounds and Henderson has a hip issue. Portugal will be up first on Day 5 of Euro 2020 against Hungary in Budapest.

Christian Eriksen has sent his first public message from the hospital thanking supporters for their “sweet and amazing” well-wishes after his collapse at the European Championship.

Christian Eriksen has told his Denmark teammates to look forward to their European Championship game against Belgium on Thursday.

Slovakia capitalized on a second-half red card and got a goal from Milan Skriniar in a 2-1 victory over Poland at the European Championship.

Denmark team doctor Morten Boesen says Christian Eriksen's heart stopped and ”he was gone” before being resuscitated.

Fans in Amsterdam for the European Championship match between the Netherlands and Ukraine have expressed their support for Christian Eriksen following his collapse on Saturday.

Romelu Lukaku delivered a heartfelt message to Denmark player Christian Eriksen after scoring the first of his two goals in a 3-0 win over Russia at the European Championship.

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen was in stable condition after collapsing on the field during a match in one of the scariest scenes to ever unfold during a game at soccer’s European Championship.

Christian Eriksen was named player of the match in Denmark’s 1-0 loss to Finland at the European Championship.