Hungary’s forward, Barnabás Varga, is currently in a stable condition in hospital following a mid-air collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn during the recent match in Stuttgart. The collision took place during Hungary’s 1-0 victory, with Kevin Csoboth scoring the winning goal in the 100th minute.
The incident occurred in the 68th minute as Varga and Gunn clashed while vying for Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick. The collision resulted in Varga requiring extended on-field medical attention, leading to a significant stoppage-time as the game progressed. The seriousness of the situation prompted Varga’s teammates to urgently request medical assistance, ultimately resulting in his transfer to a nearby hospital.
The Hungarian Football Federation has released a statement confirming Varga’s stable condition and assuring the public that any updates on his status will be promptly provided. Following Csoboth’s match-winning goal, Hungary’s captain and Liverpool midfielder, Dominik Szoboszlai, brought Varga’s shirt onto the pitch to celebrate the team’s victory.
The result of the match led to Scotland’s elimination from Euro 2024, while Hungary finished with three points, prompting the team to await further developments to determine if they will secure a spot as one of the four best third-place teams.
This report is credited to Reuters.