Euro 2020 - 'Chris, I love you' - Romelu Lukaku scores, sends message to Christian Eriksen while celebrating

Updated 12/06/2021 at 19:39 GMT

Christian Eriksen's plight has affected everyone in football after he collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's match against Finland. Elsewhere in Euro 2020, Romelu Lukaku scored for Belgium against Russia and didn't miss the chance to send a message to his club-mate.

Romelu Lukaku of Belgium celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Belgium and Russia on June 12, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring for Belgium against Russia and promptly dedicated his goal to stricken Inter team-mate Christian Eriksen.

Eriksen is awake in hospital after the shocking moment which saw him collapse on the pitch and require resuscitation during Denmark’s game against Finland.

The game later resumed, but the scenes sent shockwaves through football.

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Lukaku, who plays alongside Eriksen in Serie A, grabbed the camera and said: “Chris, Chris, I love you” when putting Belgium ahead in their group game.

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