Tributes have flooded in for former Tottenham star Christian Eriksen twelve hours after the horrifying incident that saw him collapse in Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener against Finland.
The football world unified in support of Eriksen, who is recovering well in a Copenhagen hospital. Seeing the tributes pour in for the great Dane are enough to restore even the most cynical person’s faith in humanity.
The football world came together in support of Eriksen, whose surprising collapse sent shockwaves across the globe. The world united in a compelling and emotional show of solidarity. Twitter lit up with well wishes for the great Dane in an unparalleled show of support.
The overwhelming display of camaraderie showcased humanity’s overriding empathy. When a life is on the line, humanity doesn’t cares where one’s allegiances lie. The importance of football itself is dwarfed by matters of mortality. Seeing the world band together reinforced why millions around the globe love football. When the chips are down, divisions quickly fade, making way for an overwhelming sense of the collective.
The powerful messages have come in from all corners of the globe, from players, former teammates and anyone associated with football. Here’s a few of the uplifting, supportive messages for Eriksen, whose contribution to Spurs will forever be etched in club folklore.
First win of the tournament but tonight was about more than football. My friend @ChrisEriksen8, my thoughts are with you and your family ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QK7lGXcxSA
— Toby Alderweireld (@AlderweireldTob) June 12, 2021
To those who were so fast to respond, thank you. 💙
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 12, 2021
To Christian, our thoughts and prayers are with you. 🤍#THFC ⚪ #COYS pic.twitter.com/lxkLYByFmP
Chris. I’m sending all my love to you and your family. Stay strong mate. 💙💙
— Harry Kane (@HKane) June 12, 2021
Keeping Christian Eriksen in our thoughts and prayers. 🙏
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 12, 2021
We're thinking of Christian Eriksen, his family and @DBUfodbold tonight.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 12, 2021
Wishing you all the best in your recovery, Christian ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kJzU1lkOYC
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Christian Eriksen, his family, the Danish team and their supporters pic.twitter.com/cCFvaeiUnp
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) June 12, 2021
🙏🏽
— Andros Townsend (@andros_townsend) June 12, 2021
Finland fans chanting "Christian", Denmark fans answering with "Eriksen" at the stadium.
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) June 12, 2021
Goosebumps ❤️https://t.co/uZO54NLTmu
🙏🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/aZH6Xt1p7C
— Kyle Walker-Peters (@KWPeters) June 12, 2021
All my thoughts and prayers are with my friend @ChrisEriksen8 and his family. Get well soon 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/pk1JmQy0HM
— Fernando Llorente (@llorentefer19) June 12, 2021