Former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen suffered another worrying collapse during Denmark’s vacated friendly match vs Ukraine on Sunday evening, with a health update now emerging. Goals from Patrick Dorgu and Joakim Maehle had put the hosts in front at the Nature Energy Park, but proceedings were abandoned before it could be finished.
Providing a health update, citing the Danish national team, Fabrizio Romano wrote on X (see full post below):
“Danish Federation announce Christian Eriksen is ‘conscious and doing well under the circumstances’. Thoughts and prayers with him.”
Meanwhile, a Denmark football news account wrote on X (see the full post below):
“Christian Eriksen is conscious and doing well under the circumstances. The match has been called off.”
Across his career, Pep Guardiola has worked with some brilliant players. The likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Robert Lewandowski, Philipp Lahm, Sergio Aguero, and Kevin De Bruyne all spring to mind.
As he has spent the last decade in the Premier League as manager of Manchester City, the Catalan coach has also spent time with some fantastic British talent. For example – after the pair won six league titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and the League Cup on four occasions together – he dubbed Kyle Walker as ‘one of the greatest’ defenders of all time.
Just a matter of months ago, he called another Three Lions star an ‘incredible diamond’. Despite that glowing endorsement, that man in question has not been called up for the 2026 World Cup squad.
Guardiola Praised ‘Most Talented’ English Player
Phil Foden was one of the hottest prospects in the Man City academy when Guardiola took over, and the iconic manager quickly noticed that. Indeed, speaking in 2017, he said of the then-teenager: “Phil is the most, most, most talented player I have ever seen in my career as a manager. He has everything to become one of the best players.”
Fast-forward to December 2025, and Foden was pushing for a spot in the England squad amid a good run of form. He’d been featured in Tuchel’s team for November’s World Cup qualifying wins over Serbia and Albania, and Guardiola was singing the players’ praises.
“Phil is incredible. He is scoring a lot of goals. He came to me after the game and said he didn’t feel well today and look what happened how he runs, in behind, regain the ball.
“When he is in this momentum and this mood, he is a gift and a diamond. He is top.”
At the time, Foden had scored five goals in his last three games and it looked as though he would be on his way to the World Cup that summer. However, the rest of the season did not go to plan.
“He has to say: ‘OK, I’m going to show how good I am.’ Thomas knows perfectly how good Phil is and I’m sure he will do the best for your country.”
But after that flurry of form in the winter, Foden’s levels dropped off. He didn’t score a single goal for the club in the entirety of 2026, and picked up just three assists in that time as well, as City lost out on the league title to rivals Arsenal.
Such poor form meant few were surprised when Tuchel snubbed the 26-year-old from his England squad. Indeed, Foden has not added to his 49 England caps (four goals and 10 assists) since he failed to impress in two March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, which England drew and then lost.
There is no doubt that Foden and Guardiola enjoyed many brilliant years together, with the midfielder instrumental to some of those six Premier League titles. However, his form over the past few seasons has been worrying.
With the Catalan coach now leaving the Etihad, it will be interesting to see what becomes of one of his most talented former players.
Newly released police documents have laid bare the final moments of WWE icon Hulk Hogan, with home health care workers revealing the wrestling star was in ‘rough’ shape in the days leading up to his death. The legendary Superstar passed away last July at the age of 71.
While the news came as a shock to the wrestling world, those in close contact with the real-life Terry Bollea knew the truth about his health struggles.
To the world, he was the indestructible face of Hulkamania and Bollea never wanted that to change. Though he was fighting multiple health issues, ‘The Hulkster’ never spoke publicly about them, preferring that people remember the superhero larger than life, not the frail man whose health was in constant crisis.
The sad reality of the final hours of Hogan’s life were revealed in a comprehensive 72-page investigative brief compiled by the Clearwater Police Department.
Hulk Hogan’s Secret Health Battles Confirmed in New Report
The report noted that Hogan was battling a number of serious health problems, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia and atrial fibrillation. The grappler’s wellbeing had declined to such a point that he was frequently checked in on by a nursing team.
On the final day of his life, nurses observed that the former WWE champion, who had been renowned for his verbal abilities in his prime, was “a little mumbly” when he first woke up.
However, Hogan was able to get up and eat a light breakfast of yoghurt and fresh berries while speaking with his care team. Shortly after the meal, Hulk’s occupational therapist, Justin McCamey, went to check on the Hall of Famer’s vital signs to find that he had stopped breathing.
The quiet of the Clearwater neighbourhood in which Hogan resided was soon broken by the sound of emergency sirens as paramedics went into action responding to a high priority cardiac arrest dispatch. Despite the desperate, aggressive intervention of first responders on scene, standard resuscitation protocols failed. The cultural phenomenon that defined a whole era of professional wrestling was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a local medical facility.
Nurse Makes Tragic Admission About Hulk Hogan’s Passing
In a particularly sad passage of the report, it was revealed that the care team around Hogan weren’t shocked by his passing.
“He’s in bad shape,” McCamey told a responding officer in the frantic moments after the emergency call. Reflecting the quiet inevitability of the wrestling titan’s declining health in his final months, she stated:
“We knew it was going to be happening.”
Confirming that no foul play was suspected of contributing to Hogan’s passing, investigators confirmed that the Superstar had passed away as a result of natural causes, following a cardiac arrest.
“Following an exhaustive review of the statements, medical records, surveillance footage from within the residence, and a visual inspection of Mr. Bollea’s body, there has been no evidence to indicate the death of Terry Bollea was anything other than natural,” investigators wrote.
The report concluded: “Through the course of the investigation, there has been no evidence to indicate any criminal wrongdoing related to his death.”
That’s not to say Man United may not look at further signings in the market, especially in the central ranks, ahead of their return to the Champions League.
With that in mind, it seems as though one particular target is being eyed up, and a huge price tag won’t be putting the Old Trafford outfit off of making a move.
Man United Want Sandro Tonali
According to the report from Gazzetta dello Sport, Man United are among a whole host of teams showing interest in Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali.
A deal is described as difficult, because the Magpies intend on building their project around the Italian midfielder, and won’t let him go without a fight to keep him.
The 26-year-old has two years remaining on his contract with the club, which means that a deal isn’t totally off the cards, however, but it will require a hefty sum.
A £100 million price tag has been put on Tonali by Newcastle, which would put him among some of the most-expensive transfers in Premier League history.
That said, the report claims that United are not “scared” of the figure that the Magpies have quoted, meaning they could be willing to drop that £100 million fee on the Italian international.
Michael Carrick‘s side aren’t alone in their admiration, however, as rivals Arsenal and Manchester City are also believed to be in the conversation.
It could make for an interesting battle to secure Tonali’s signature, after a few impressive campaigns in the Premier League so far.
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Sandro Tonali Brings Quality
If there’s one thing that Tonali would bring Man United this summer, it’s clear quality in the midfield. The midfield maestro is capable of playing as both a number six and as a number eight, offering an ability to start attacks as well as finish them at the other end of the pitch.
While Newcastle struggled for much of the recent Premier League campaign, Tonali was a standout star through much of the season with his silky play.
It’s not only for the Magpies that he has impressed, as he has been praised for his quality in the Italian national team over the past season or so.
Football Italia’s player ratings back in September, after a stunning display against Estonia, described the Newcastle ace as “the best midfielder in the country”.
Manchester United are in the market for more midfielders this summer, with another exciting move potentially on the cards.
With Italy narrowly missing out on the World Cup this summer, there is a clear schedule for clubs to try their hand at convincing Tonali to join.
It remains to be seen whether Man United will make their interest concrete with a bid, but there are other deals that club may look to get over the line first.
