Soccer-Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

View of the Rigshospitalet hospital, where Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen is being treated after collapsing on the pitch during his side's Euro 2020 soccer match with Finland, in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 13, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Former Danish internationals Peter Schmeichel and Michael Laudrup have harshly criticised governing body UEFA over their handling of the collapse of Christian Eriksen during Denmark's Euro 2020 opener against Finland on Saturday.

Eriksen collapsed just before halftime and was taken to hospital after receiving CPR on the pitch, with UEFA offering the players the choice of either resuming the game on Saturday night, or beginning again on Sunday at 1200 local time (1000 GMT).