In the aftermath of Hungary’s crucial 1-0 win over Scotland at Euro 2024, the Hungarian team has dedicated their victory to their injured forward, Barnabas Varga. Varga suffered a serious injury, including multiple facial fractures and a concussion, following a collision with Scotland’s goalkeeper Angus Gunn. The 29-year-old was stretchered off the field and is currently hospitalized in Stuttgart, where he is in stable condition but will require surgery.Hungary’s coach Marco Rossi expressed that while Varga’s life is not in danger, his absence from the tournament is a significant loss for the team. The incident has led to a call for a review of medical response protocols at the tournament, with Liverpool player Dominik Szoboszlai criticizing the slow response time of the paramedics. In a show of solidarity, Hungary’s players paid tribute to Varga by holding up a shirt with his name after their win, which keeps the team’s hopes of advancing to the quarterfinals alive.The Hungarian Football Federation has announced that Varga’s consciousness is intact, and the team has received an outpouring of support on social media. Despite the victory, the Hungarian squad is now faced with the challenge of continuing their Euro 2024 journey without one of their key players.
Key points
- Barnabas Varga suffered multiple facial fractures and a concussion during Hungary’s match against Scotland and will miss the rest of Euro 2024.
- Hungary dedicated their 1-0 victory over Scotland to the injured Varga, with players holding up his shirt in tribute.
- There is concern over the medical response protocols at the tournament following criticism of the slow response to Varga’s injury.
