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FIFA World Cup 2022: Christian Eriksen named in preliminary Denmark squad
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Christian Eriksen named in preliminary Denmark squad

The full squad must be presented by next Monday at the latest, the day before the Danish team leaves for Qatar.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Denmark to wear jerseys that protest host Qatar
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FIFA World Cup 2022: Denmark to wear jerseys that protest host Qatar

Denmark team jerseys include black kit which honours the migrant workers in Qatar who lost their life while working as construction workers in build up to the World Cup.

Christian Eriksen returns to Denmark squad for first time since cardiac arrest
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Christian Eriksen returns to Denmark squad for first time since cardiac arrest

The 30-year-old, who has been fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, has been selected to play in Denmark's friendlies against the Netherlands on 26 March in Amsterdam and against Serbia on 29 March in Copenhagen, the association said.

Euro 2020: English Football Association fined 30,000 euros over fan disturbances, laser pointed at Kasper Schmeichel
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Euro 2020: English Football Association fined 30,000 euros over fan disturbances, laser pointed at Kasper Schmeichel

Photos in the British press showed a laser being pointed at Schmeichel's face before the match-deciding penalty in extra time, which the Leicester 'keeper saved only to see Harry Kane score the rebound.

Highlights, England vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi-final at London: England clinch victory thanks to Harry Kane penalty
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Highlights, England vs Denmark Euro 2020 semi-final at London: England clinch victory thanks to Harry Kane penalty

Catch the LIVE score and updates from Euro 2020 semi-final match between England and Denmark

Euro 2020: Thomas Delaney, Kasper Dolberg score as Denmark beat Czech Republic to move into semi-finals
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Euro 2020: Thomas Delaney, Kasper Dolberg score as Denmark beat Czech Republic to move into semi-finals

First-half goals from Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg were enough to see Kasper Hjulmand's men through despite a second-half rally from the Czechs inspired by Patrik Schick's fifth goal of the tournament.

Euro 2020: Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy says Denmark team spirit could be problem in quarter-final clash
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Euro 2020: Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy says Denmark team spirit could be problem in quarter-final clash

The Czechs, who saw off the Netherlands in the last 16, face a Danish team on an emotional high from a turbulent campaign in Baku on Saturday evening.

Highlights, Euro 2020, Wales vs Denmark: Kasper Dolberg scores brace as Denmark ease past Wales
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Highlights, Euro 2020, Wales vs Denmark: Kasper Dolberg scores brace as Denmark ease past Wales

Follow all the live action from the Round of 16 match between Denmark and Wales on Firstpost.com's LIVE blog.

Euro 2020: Denmark thump Russia to make last-16 in stunning fashion, to face Wales
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Euro 2020: Denmark thump Russia to make last-16 in stunning fashion, to face Wales

Goals from Mikkel Damsgaard, Yussuf Poulsen, Andreas Christensen and Joakim Maehle gave the Danes their first win of the tournament on a joyous evening at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.

Highlights, Euro 2020, Russia vs Denmark: Denmark reach Last 16 with 4-1 win
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Highlights, Euro 2020, Russia vs Denmark: Denmark reach Last 16 with 4-1 win

Follow all the live action from the Group B match between Russia and Denmark on Firstpost.com's LIVE blog!

Christian Eriksen meets Denmark teammates in 'emotional' visit during training session
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Christian Eriksen meets Denmark teammates in 'emotional' visit during training session

Eriksen was discharged from a Copenhagen hospital on Friday and immediately went to see his teammates at their European Championship base camp outside the capital.

Denmark's Christian Eriksen discharged from hospital following 'successful' operation, says DBU
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Denmark's Christian Eriksen discharged from hospital following 'successful' operation, says DBU

Doctors had said Thursday that Eriksen, 29, would have a heart defibrillator implanted to regulate his heart rhythm, casting doubt over whether he will be able to play again.

Euro 2020: Substitute Kevin de Bruyne inspires Belgium in win over Denmark in game marked by Christian Eriksen tribute
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Euro 2020: Substitute Kevin de Bruyne inspires Belgium in win over Denmark in game marked by Christian Eriksen tribute

Players from both teams halted play after 10 minutes as the 25,000 fans rose for a minute of thunderous applause in tribute to Eriksen, who wears the No 10 shirt for Denmark's national team.

Euro 2020: Denmark's Martin Brathwaite, Kasper Schmeichel criticise decision to resume match after Christian Eriksen's collapse
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Euro 2020: Denmark's Martin Brathwaite, Kasper Schmeichel criticise decision to resume match after Christian Eriksen's collapse

Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite said the players would have "wanted a third option, because we didn't want to play," noting that the decision to resume the game was "not a wish".

Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen sends 'his greetings' to teammates after collapse
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Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen sends 'his greetings' to teammates after collapse

The Danish team cancelled all planned media activities at its base camp on Sunday and also postponed a training session.

Euro 2020: 'Why not us'? Denmark keeper Kasper Schmeichel dreams of emulating father Peter's feat with continental success
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Euro 2020: 'Why not us'? Denmark keeper Kasper Schmeichel dreams of emulating father Peter's feat with continental success

Apart from the fact that Denmark are not a favourite and that there will be a Schmeichel standing between the posts, there are not many similarities with 1992.

Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen, Kasper Schmeichel headline Denmark's final 26-member squad
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Euro 2020: Christian Eriksen, Kasper Schmeichel headline Denmark's final 26-member squad

The 1992 European champions face Finland, Belgium and Russia in Copenhagen in the opening phase of the delayed competition.

Premier League players to miss Denmark-Sweden friendly after COVID-19 mink outbreak
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Premier League players to miss Denmark-Sweden friendly after COVID-19 mink outbreak

Last week Denmark, the world's biggest producer of mink fur, said it would slaughter more than 15 million minks after a mutated version of the new coronavirus was detected at mink farms and had spread to 12 people.

UEFA Nations League: Harry Maguire sent off on bad night for England, Kylian Mbappe gets France winner
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UEFA Nations League: Harry Maguire sent off on bad night for England, Kylian Mbappe gets France winner

Harry Maguire was sent off for England in the first half at Wembley for two clumsy yellow cards, and Christian Eriksen then converted a 35th-minute penalty on the occasion of his 100th cap to put the Danes ahead.

Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate's England to host Italy in March as part of tournament preparations
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Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate's England to host Italy in March as part of tournament preparations

England are in Group D at Euro 2020 along with Croatia, the Czech Republic and a yet-to-be decided playoff winner. Italy are in Group A with Turkey, Wales and Switzerland. The tournament kicks off on 12 June.