- Kjær played key role after Christian Eriksen’s cardiac arrest
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The magazine France Football has announced the shortlists for the Ballon d’Or awards, with the Denmark and Milan defender Simon Kjær a notable inclusion among the nominees for the men’s award.
The Danish captain has been praised for his role in helping teammate Christian Eriksen when he suffered a cardiac arrest during the Euro 2020 game against Finland. Kjær put Eriksen in the recovery position and told his players to form a circle around the midfielder while he received medical attention.