Euro 2024: “multiple” facial fractures for Hungarian Barnabas Varga

Le télescopage est impressionnant. Barnabas Varga ne s’en relèvera pas. MAXPPP – ANNA SZILAGYI

In the 68th minute of the match between Hungary and Scotland in Stuttgart, Barnabas Varga violently collided with the elbow of Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

Hungarian striker Barnabas Varga, transported to a hospital in Stuttgart on Sunday evening, suffers from "multiple fractures" to the face and will "very likely" to have an operation, indicated the Hungarian Football Federation on the networks social services during the night from Sunday to Monday.

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In the 68th minute of the meeting between Hungary and Scotland in Stuttgart during Euro-2024, Barnabas Varga violently collided with the elbow of Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn, falling on neck. After first aid on the pitch, with teammates holding a brown blanket to isolate him, the player was transported conscious to a hospital in Stuttgart.

Concussion

After the match, the Italian coach of Hungary, Marco Rossi, was reassuring: "Fortunately, we can now say that Barni n’is no longer in danger". "Several of Barnabas Varga's bones have been broken and he has a concussion. He will most likely undergo surgery ", explained the Magyar Federation (MLSZ) on X, during the night from Sunday to Monday. His teammates dedicated to him the victory snatched in the final seconds of added time, which eliminated Scotland and maintained a slim hope of qualification, via the four (out of six) best third-placed groups.