Lainer shows support for Eriksen after scoring: 'Stay strong'

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA - JUNE 13: Stefan Lainer of Austria celebrates after scoring their side's first goal whilst holding a t-shirt with a message of support for Christian Eriksen of Denmark (not pictured) during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group C match between Austria and North Macedonia at National Arena Bucharest on June 13, 2021 in Bucharest, Romania.
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Austria right back Stefan Lainer celebrated his goal at the European Championship with a message for Christian Eriksen.

Lainer held up a white shirt he was thrown from the bench with the message “Eriksen, stay strong” written on it after giving his team a 1-0 lead over North Macedonia in Bucharest.

The supporters of both teams applauded before the game when the giant screen above the field displayed the message “Best Wishes Christian.”

Eriksen collapsed on the field while playing for Denmark on Saturday. He is still in the hospital in Copenhagen but in stable condition.

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