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Medics Who Saved Christian Eriksen's Life in June to Receive UEFA President's Award

The medical staff who saved Christian Eriksen's life after the Danish midfielder collapsed at the Euro 2020 tournament in June are being honored with the UEFA President's Award, the governing body announced Tuesday.

"This year, the President's Award transcends football," UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement. "It serves as an important and eternal reminder of just how precious life is and puts everything in our lives into the clearest perspective."

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