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Leading cardiologist urges Eriksen to stop career: 'He is bound to collapse again'

A former Senior Cardiologist recommends Christian Eriksen to stop his career after the Danish international footballer suffered his second heart failure on the pitch in connection with the friendly against Ukraine on 7 June.

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Denmark boss Riemer hails 'beautiful unity' after Eriksen's collapse during friendly

Denmark coach Brian Riemer said ⁠he would remember the "beautiful unity" shown by ‌those at the stadium in Odense ‌after midfielder Christian ‌Eriksen collapsed in a friendly ‌against Ukraine at the weekend.

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'Recovery started': Christian Eriksen makes first comment after collapsing during friendly

Christian Eriksen has made his first comment after he collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday night and was later hospitalized in Odense.

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Cardiologist says that pacemaker saved Christian Eriksen's life in Ukraine friendly

The Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, which was fitted to Christian Eriksen after he suffered a cardiac arrest in the game against Finland at the EURO 2021, probably saved his life when he collapsed again in the friendly against Ukraine yesterday, says cardiologist Henning Molgaard to bt.dk

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Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after collapsing on pitch during Denmark's match with Ukraine

Denmark's friendly against Ukraine was called off after 65 minutes when Christian Eriksen collapsed in a situation reminiscent of when the Danish international suffered a cardiac arrest in the nation's game against Finland at EURO 2021.

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Andriy Yarmolenko scores as Ukraine beat rivals Poland in dead-rubber friendly

Ukraine secured a first H2H victory over Poland since October 2013, running out 2-0 winners in Wrocław for just a second win in six away matches.

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Shakhtar crowned champions of Ukraine as Arda Turan wins title in first season

Shakhtar Donetsk were crowned champions of the Ukrainian Premier League on Sunday after a 4-0 away win over SC Poltava gave them an unassailable 11-point lead at the top of the table with three rounds to play.

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Denmark to face World Cup participant on Belgian soil in summer friendly

Denmark will face African World Cup contender DR Congo on 3 June and four days later Ukraine in two friendlies, says the Danish FA.

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EXCLUSIVE: Darijo Srna on Shakhtar, Arda Turan and being 'with Ukraine until the end'

From lifting the UEFA Cup as captain to navigating transfers in the middle of a war as sporting director, Darijo Srna has never stopped giving everything for Shakhtar Donetsk. In this exclusive interview with Flashscore, the Croatian legend opens up about his transition from the pitch to the office, the challenge of keeping a football club alive and competitive during wartime, and the philosophy behind Shakhtar's legendary production line of Brazilian talent.

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Serhiy Rebrov steps down as Ukraine head coach after World Cup qualification failure

Serhiy Rebrov has stepped ⁠down as coach of the Ukraine ‌national football team, the Ukrainian ‌Association of Football ‌announced on Wednesday.

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Potter hails 'world class' Gyokeres as Sweden keep World Cup dreams alive

It was easy to expect great things of Viktor Gyokeres coming into Sweden's 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final against Ukraine. Likewise, it is easy to brush it off as inevitable when the high-profile centre-forward was the difference-maker in the match.

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Hat-trick hero Gyokeres sends Sweden past Ukraine and into play-off final

Sweden are one victory away from qualifying for this summer’s FIFA World Cup after beating Ukraine 3-1 in Valencia, Spain, as a Viktor Gyokeres hat-trick marked Graham Potter’s first win as the side’s head coach.

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Starting XI: Elanga starts up front alongside Gyokeres for Sweden against Ukraine

Anthony Elanga will start up front alongside Viktor Gyokeres for Sweden's 2026 World Cup qualification play-off semi-final against Ukraine (20:45 CET).

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EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine's Minister of Sports on hopes and pressures of possible World Cup qualification

Before Ukraine's World Cup qualification play-off match against Sweden, Flashscore spoke to the country's Minister of Sport Matviy Bidnyi who gave us an insight into what the World Cup participation would mean for the war torn country.

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Roman Yaremchuk, the striker forced to step up against Sweden

Reported injured in Lyon’s last match against AS Monaco due to Achilles tendon discomfort, Roman Yaremchuk was nevertheless present at Wednesday’s pre-match training session, ahead of a crucial World Cup 2026 qualifying play-off semi-final for Ukraine against Sweden this Thursday (20:45 CET).

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'We have to qualify for the World Cup for our people': Rebrov ahead of Sweden playoff

Before the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff semi-final, Ukraine coach Serhiy Rebrov and defender Ilya Zabarnyi spoke at a press conference this Wednesday at the Ciutat de Valencia stadium, where the match will take place on Thursday 26th, 21:00 CET.

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Sweden's Gyokeres: 'We have a good chance of reaching the World Cup'

Sweden and Arsenal centre-forward Viktor Gyokeres has noted a better atmosphere in the Swedish camp and a renewed belief under Graham Potter, as the Swedes prepare for their World Cup qualification play-off semi-final against Ukraine (Thursday 26th March, 20:45 CET).

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EXCLUSIVE: Former Ajax ace Lassina Traoré on 'second home' Ukraine, the war & Arda Turan

He sings the national anthem, knows the local dishes and reassures the new Brazilian recruits about the war in Ukraine... With just a few months to go before the end of his contract with Shakhtar, and after spending 5 years there, former Ajax striker Lassina Traoré reflects on his unique bond with Ukraine, the country he calls his 'second home'.