Manchester United's Christian Eriksen's inspiring story as earned him a Laureus award.
Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen received the Laureus Comeback of the Year award at today's event.
The Denmark international famously collapsed on the pitch after cardiac issues. Since then, he has worked his way back to the top of the sport and is now one of the most important players for Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United.
Eriksen rewarded for fighting spirit
The footballing world was left in a sombre mood when the Danish captain fell to the floor in the De Rød-Hvide EURO 2020 clash against Finland in June 2021.
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Although he was revived before being stretched out of the pitch, the future of his football career looked bleak, as many anticipated his inability to return to the game.
Following a recovery process that included having a pacemaker implanted in his heart, Eriksen was raring to return to action, but Serie A rules prevented him from playing again for Inter due to his health condition.
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Eriksen returns to football eight months after cardiac arrest
Christian Eriksen made his comeback to competitive football eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest
The midfielder accepted a temporary move to Brentford, where he inspired the Bees to Premier League survival, earning himself a permanent move to Manchester United.
For his courage and determination to return to the game, he has been awarded the Comeback of the Year in this edition of the Laureus Awards.
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