Hungarian striker unconscious after collision at Euro 2024, captain Szoboszlai in tears

Tiền đạo Barnabas Varga (áo trắng) trong trận gặp Scotland - Ảnh: REUTERS — Striker Barnabas Varga (white shirt) in the match against Scotland - Photo: REUTERS

In a set piece in the 68th minute of the match between Hungary and Scotland at Euro 2024, striker Barnabas Varga jumped up to challenge while goalkeeper Angus Gunn rushed out to punch the ball. At high speed, the Scottish goalkeeper's elbow hit the Hungarian player's face very hard.

Barnabas Varga then fell to the ground and lost consciousness, leaving everyone around him in shock. Medical staff quickly entered the field to deal with the situation.

A large sheet was stretched out so that doctors could treat Varga. The image is reminiscent of Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

Captain Dominik Szoboszlai could not hold back his tears. He and his teammates helped the medical team put Varga on a stretcher to be taken to the emergency room. The spectators in the stands clapped their hands to encourage the players and prayed for the number 19 striker.

The match continued and Hungary won an emotional victory in the final minutes. Kevin Csoboth's goal in the 90+10 minute helped Hungary finish the group stage in 3rd place and continue to nurture their hopes of advancing.

After the match, the Hungarian players left a beautiful image when they celebrated while holding up Barnabas Varga's No. 19 shirt in gratitude. Captain Szoboszlai even wore this shirt and walked around the field, facing the fans,

After the match, the Hungarian Football Federation updated on social network X (formerly Twitter) that Varga's condition was stable. Below, fans sent their best wishes to the striker.