There is no link between the jab and cardiac arrest but in some very rare cases, people can suffer side effects such as a swelling of the heart. The ex-England under-21 midfielder had to retire soon after at the age of 24. and said he feels better but wants to "understand what happened". Milan: Most of the Italy team received its first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday in preparation for the European Championship, risking a public backlash. Inter Milan team physician Piero Volpi said that the Italian club is contact with Danish federation regarding the health of Christian Eriksen, the Associated Press reported on Saturday.. So certainly his tests up to 2019 were completely normal, with no obvious underlying cardiac fault. Check out our official squad list for the 2020/21 season. Eriksen was given a life-saving cardiac massage treatment on the pitch. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. PSG are owned by Qatar Sports Investments (QSI), a subsidiary of the state's sovereign wealth fund. Image Via JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/POOL/AFP via Getty Images. There have been reports that Uefa will expand squad limits from 23 to 26 players for the tournament, which is taking place a year later than scheduled due to the pandemic, but the move is yet to be confirmed. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. Eriksen today spoke for the first timeand said he feels better but wants to "understand what happened". Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. By: Reuters . It is understood the claims were circulated after Eriksen's cardiologist at former club Tottenham said some players may have had Covid jabs, which could have resulted in "scarring" of the heart. Speaking to the Mail On Sunday before Inter Milan confirmed Eriksen had not had the virus, his former Tottenham Hotspur cardiologist Sanjay Sharma of St. Georges University of London had suggested some players may have had sub-clinical COVID-19 infections, which could have resulted in scarring of the heart. Inter Milan midfielderArturo Vidal is receiving hospital treatment for severe tonsillitis and Covid-19 after testing positive while on international duty with Chile. Denmark soccer star Christian Eriksen, who suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during Saturday's Euro 2020 match against Finland, never received a Covid-19 vaccination, an Inter Milan official said, in an attempt to quell baseless rumors that Eriksen's medical emergency was due to aftereffects of a coronavirus vaccine shot. "Thank you, I won't give up. However, he told the Mail on Sunday that some players may have had sub-clinical COVID-19 infections, which could have resulted in "scarring" of the heart. View our online Press Pack. Why are womens bodies under attack from autoimmune diseases? "Inter Milan Chief Medic and Cardiologist confirmed that he received the Pfizer vaccine 12 days. We will also take care of the safety of everyone who wants to experience the sporting events., Kevin Kilbane: Manchester Uniteds new mentality monster Casemiro enters Anfield, Pat Fenlon: Bohemians are completely different from when I was here as a manager, Derry City go top of the table as Shamrock Rovers horror start continues in Tallaght, Airtricity League Premier Division round-up: Shelbourne end 10-man Bohemians winning run, Liverpool, Manchester United and a shifting dynamic. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Lukaku (71' pen), Eriksen (90'+7) FT HT 0-1. However, one of Eriksen's teammates, Denmark striker Martin Braithwaite, harshly criticized the organization during a press conference on Monday. We all want to understand what happened to him, he wants to do it too: the doctors are carrying out in-depth examinations, it will take time. There has never been an episode that even remotely hinted at a problem, neither when he was at Tottenham nor at Inter, Volpi said. The unfounded claims attributing Eriksen's collapse to a vaccine began spreading to other platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram and QAnon channels, according to a Vice report. Lukaku posted a picture of himself with three former United players, all of whom were at Old Trafford at the same time before making the switch to Inter. The extra players left a day after the squad was vaccinated and following three consecutive days of negative tests for the entire group. Spain . But there has never been an episode that even remotely hinted at a problem, neither when he was at Tottenham nor at Inter. This is not true. Also today, in a barn door locking, horse bolting type way, everyone close to the squad - players, coaches and assistants - will be vaccinated. Read Also . False claims that Danish footballer Christian Eriksen had received the Covid-19 vaccine before collapsing on the pitch at the Euro 2020 tournament have been spreading on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The midfielder will now miss Chile's World Cup qualifier with Argentina on Thursday. Inter Milan director Giuseppe Marotta flatly rejected suggestions that Eriksen had previously contracted the virus or had been vaccinated, telling Rai Sport on Sunday that Eriksen "didn't have Covid and wasn't vaccinated either.". To watch it from that distance and not know what was going to happen," Muamba told the BBC. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. As of 2022, more than 150 players have played at least 100 matches for the club. Infection rates in Chile remain high with over 6,000 daily cases reported. He was given Pfizer a few days ago. . Meit (31') 27 January 2021 European Football. "Today 12 athletes were vaccinated in Rome, and another 14 or 15 in Milan, the number of players indicated by Mancini, which will then be restricted when we send the official squad list to. 4.2 km from Phoenix See. However, he added: "I deleted the massively viewed tweet because Radio Sportiva's Twitter account posted a denial of that information on their radio and my source could have been untrue, I am just unsure enough." Patients can also suffer a blood clot that could lead to cardiac arrest if it travelled to the heart. A since-deleted tweet falsely claimed Eriksen received the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on May 31. The description of Volpi as a cardiologist was also inaccurate, and one that appears to have been motivated by a cynical effort to add further authority to his fictional remarks to Radio Sportiva. With its 231 hotel rooms and 5 conference rooms, the newly opened IntercityHotel Dortmund is the perfect place for business meetings and the ideal location for cultural trips and city explorations in and around Dortmund. Photo: Matteo Bazzi/EPA. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Italy players received their first dose of the vaccine this week and L'Equipe points out the Azzurri squad are an exception ahead of Euro 2020. "It is right that they release information, but I can say the Inter medical staff have been in contact with them from the start. The Danish FA confirmed on Sunday morning that Eriksen was stable in hospital and would undergo further tests. Inter Milan were today forced to deny false online conspiracy theories that Christian Eriksen had been given the Covid vaccine or contracted the virus before his collapse. Enjoy live and on-demand online sports on DAZN. The 29-year-old said he feels better but wants to "understand what happened.". So certainly his tests up to 2019 were completely normal, with no obvious underlying cardiac fault. From there, the rumor was spread even more widely by Twitter user @lumidek, and shared by Alex Berenson, a former New York Times reporter and frequent source of COVID-19-related misinformation: The claim that Inter Milan's chief medical doctor, whose name is Dr. Piero Volpi, had told an Italian radio station that Eriksen had received a Pfizer vaccine on May 31, was false. Inter Milan have confirmed that all of their players have been tested negative for the novel coronavirus that continues to spread all over the world. The vast majority of Belgiums squad is protected from the virus in any case, and Martinezs players will live in a bubble anyway as the Red Devils prepare for Euro 2020. La For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Eriksen didnt have any former heart issues during his time with the Premier League, Eriksen didnt have Covid-19 and he wasn't vaccinated either, according to Inter Milan director Giuseppe Marotta, "I want to say thank you for all you did for me," Eriksen said in his first statement after his cardiac arrest, Eriksen's tests up to 2019 were completely normal, according to Sharma, Christian Eriksen's cardiologist at ex-club Tottenham says cardiac arrest could be related to Covid, hot weather or be down to a blocked artery. But Inter Milan have quashed the rumours, which were also shared by ex-Southampton and England player Matt Le Tissier. The most important thing is that he is well," Inter team doctor Piero Volpi told Gazzetta dello Sport. 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A seventh league win on the bounce leaves their rivals trailing way off in the distance, a whopping 62 points collected in 23 matches underlining their dominance of Italy's top flight. ", After Radio Sportiva's public denunciation of his false report, Motl deleted his post. Amidst this, Calhanoglu has seemingly launched a charm offensive towards Kessie, claiming that all top players are always welcome at Inter Milan, while also confirming that the two are in constant touch. Two from Milan to Barcelona Curiously the two players that Bara signed directly from Inter arrived in the same season, 2009/10. a cardiac arrest in the first half of Denmarks match against Finland on Saturday. Includes the latest news stories, results, fixtures, video and audio. Now. We have never reported any opinion about Christian Eriksen's condition, from Inter's medical staff. The Danish player's collapse during a Euro 2020 game has been catnip for COVID-19 anti-vaxxers, even though he hasn't been vaccinated. Medics rushed to the field to give Eriksen 13 minutes of intense medical treatment - including CPR and defibrillator shocks on the pitch before he woke up and was transferred to the hospital. All three of Italys group games, against Turkey, Switzerland and Wales, will be staged in Rome, as well as one quarter-final match.