Hungarian striker Barnabas Varga sustained multiple fractures to his face following a horrific collision during the Euro 2024 match against Scotland. The 29-year-old Ferencvaros player was involved in a mid-air clash with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn as they both went for a cross.
Varga was quickly attended to by medics on the field, with his teammates signaling for help and holding up sheets for privacy. Despite the injury, Hungary managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Scotland with Kevin Csoboth scoring the winning goal in the 10th minute of stoppage time. This win keeps Hungary’s hopes alive for advancing to the last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams in the tournament, with their fate depending on the results of upcoming matches.
After the match, Varga’s teammates showed their support by holding up his shirt in a group photo, demonstrating their solidarity and concern for their injured colleague during this challenging time. The Hungarian Football Federation confirmed that Varga was released from the hospital in Stuttgart and is now recovering at home in Hungary.