Did Christian Eriksen, the Danish Soccer Player Who Collapsed Mid-Game, Recently Receive His COVID-19 Vaccine?
Posted on AllSides June 21st, 2021
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FACT CHECK
An image shared on Facebook claims Christian Eriksen, a Danish soccer player who collapsed during a match over the weekend, recently received a COVID-19 vaccine.
Verdict: False
Eriksen was not recently vaccinated for COVID-19, according to the director of Inter Milan and a spokesperson for Denmark’s men’s national soccer team.
Fact Check:
Eriksen, a 29-year-old midfielder, collapsed on the field during Saturday’s Euro 2020 game against Finland, The New York Times reported. He was resuscitated on the field and later hospitalized, where he is in stable condition and undergoing tests, according to ESPN. Denmark’s team doctor said...