Barnabás Varga Suffers Serious Injury in Hungary’s Euro 2024 Clash with Scotland
Stuttgart, Germany — June 24, 2024
Hungary’s Euro 2024 campaign was dealt a heavy blow on Sunday night as star striker Barnabás Varga sustained a serious injury during their group stage match against Scotland. The incident occurred midway through the second half when Varga collided with Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn in a high-stakes aerial challenge.
Medical staff rushed onto the pitch as Varga lay motionless, prompting immediate concern from teammates and fans alike. He was stretchered off and transported to a nearby hospital in Stuttgart, where doctors diagnosed him with a fractured cheekbone and concussion.
The Hungarian Football Federation later confirmed that Varga’s condition is stable, but the 30-year-old forward will miss the remainder of the tournament. Recovery is expected to take between four to six weeks, ruling him out of any potential knockout stage appearances should Hungary advance.
Varga, who has been instrumental in Hungary’s recent resurgence, had entered the tournament in top form following a prolific season with Ferencváros TC. His absence leaves a significant void in the national team’s attacking lineup.
Coach Marco Rossi expressed his support for Varga in a post-match interview: “Barnabás is a fighter. We’re relieved he’s stable and receiving the best care. The team will rally and play for him.”
Hungary’s final group match now carries added emotional weight as the squad looks to honor their injured teammate with a strong performance.
