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"Find it unbearable": ZDF under fire for pictures of Eriksen resuscitation - the transmitter reacts immediately

2021-06-14T20:01:24.086Z


Did ZDF act irresponsibly with these pictures? After the collapse of Denmark's Christian Eriksen at the 2021 European Championship, a representative of the association is heavily criticized.


Did ZDF act irresponsibly with these pictures?

After the collapse of Denmark's Christian Eriksen at the 2021 European Championship, a representative of the association is heavily criticized.

Mainz / Copenhagen - ZDF sports director Thomas Fuhrmann has rejected criticism for not adequately reporting on the collapse of Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen at the EM 2021 * game against Finland.

“ZDF handled the tragic incident at the Denmark-Finland game responsibly.

Béla Réthy reported sensitively from the stadium, the colleagues in the studio found the right words.

Nor can I criticize UEFA’s international direction.

When the extent of the serious injury became apparent, there were no close-ups or other unsuitable pictures, ”Fuhrmann told the

German Press Agency (dpa)

.

After Eriksen's collapse at EM 2021: Association representatives criticize ZDF - "Find it unbearable"

Before that, Frank Überall, federal chairman of the German Association of Journalists (DJV), had been very critical. “I find it unbearable that the live broadcast on television showed the resuscitation of the footballer for a long time. That is irresponsible and contradicts journalistic ethics, "said Überall and followed suit:" Journalism must not be so voyeuristic. The ZDF is obliged to come to terms with this blatantly wrong decision. "

The Dane Eriksen had collapsed shortly before half-time and remained motionless.

Paramedics immediately initiated life-saving measures.

After more than an hour, the first cautious all-clear was given.

The 29-year-old is now conscious and is being monitored in a clinic.

The game finally resumed (even after consultation with the midfielder in the service of Inter Milan), Finland won 1-0.

ZDF and Magenta TV had temporarily interrupted their broadcasts from the stadium in Copenhagen.

EM 2021: pictures of Eriksen resuscitation to see - British broadcaster asks for forgiveness

There was also criticism of the BBC broadcast in Great Britain, to which the broadcaster responded: “We apologize to everyone who was upset that the pictures were broadcast.

The broadcast in the stadium is controlled by UEFA as the host.

As soon as the game was interrupted, we switched off our reporting as soon as possible. "

Germany's ex-national player Per Mertesacker spoke of a "moment of shock for a lot of people" according to the pictures.

Numerous footballers turned to Christian Eriksen that evening with well-being wishes.

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Source: merkur

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