Barnabas Varga injury LIVE: Hungary forward has undergone surgery after sickening collision vs Scotland at Euro 2024
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HUNGARY'S 100th-minute match-winner knocked Scotland out of Euro 2024.
Earlier in the match the game was stopped after medics ran on to support Hungary striker Barnabas Varga following a collision with goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
Sheets were brought out to cover Varga, with several team-mates including, Dominik Szoboszlai, seen in tears.
The forward was quickly taken to Stuttgart Hospital.
Hungary head coach Marco Rossi said post-match: "Barnabas Varga’s life is not in danger.
"He will undergo an operation after fracture in his face and he won’t be available for the rest of Euro 2024."
And now, Varga's dad has revealed that the Hungary forward has undergone facial surgery.
- Match result: Scotland 0-1 Hungary
- Scotland team: Gunn, Hendry, Hanley, McKenna, Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson, McTominay, McGinn, Adams
- Hungary team: Gulacsi, Dardai, Orban, Botka, Bolla, Schafer, Styles, Kerkez, Sallai, Varga, Szoboszlai
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Barnabas tipped to leave hospital today
Medics and Hungarian football chiefs all expect Barnabas Vargas to leave hospital sometime today.
The Hungary striker has been resting after "successful" surgery on the cheekbone he fractured in a horrifying collision against Scotland on Sunday night.
Wife Laura Skrapits also said he'll be "fine".
Doctors at Varga's hospital in Stuttgart described his op as "uncomplicated".
Laura overwhelmed by the support for her husband
Barnabas Varga’s wife expressed her joy at the volume of well-wishing support for the Hungary forward - and her relief at the way he is recovering.
Laura Skrapits posted: “Thank you for your kind messages of support. Barni is over the moon.
“A little rest is waiting for him but he will be fine.”
Lowdown on Varga's career
Barnabas Varga plays for Ferencvaros and all his 13 caps for Hungary have come since March 2023.
Varga has played for various clubs in Hungary, including Gyirmot, Soroksar, Paksi and of course Ferencvaros.
The striker enjoyed an impressive season with the Hungarian giants last term.
The 29-year-old registered a total of 29 goals and 12 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.
Credit: Rex
Gunn reveals collision was 'bit of a blur'
Scotland keeper Angus Gunn revealed he couldn't remember much from his fateful collision with Barnabas Varga.
The Norwich keeper told the BBC: "It was a bit of a blur.
"I thought I had to come [for the ball] and thought I'd done well.
"It was a bit painful, but hopefully the guy's alright."
Credit: AFP Hungary striker Varga expects to be released from hospital tomorrow following facial surgery.
On Scotland's 1-0 loss and Euro 2024 exit, Gunn said: "I thought everyone gave their best out there.
"The goal at the end was because we were going for it. The effort we gave today showed the fans and country what it means to us.
"It didn't fall for us, deflections didn't go our way and we couldn't score."
Surgery 'successful' so Varga can leave tomorrow
Hungarian football chiefs have issued the positive news on Barnabas Varga that everyone was hoping for.
They confirmed his surgery on a fractured cheekbone went well and that he's on course to leave hospital tomorrow.
A statement on the official Hungarian Football Federation X account read: “Barnabas Varga underwent a successful operation in Klinikum Stuttgart on Monday afternoon.
“According to the institution’s doctors specialising in facial injuries, the intervention was uncomplicated, so the Ferencvaros attacker can leave the hospital on Wednesday.”
'Barni over the moon' with support
Barnabas Varga's wife thanked and reassured fans in a tender update on his health.
Laura Skrapits posted: "Thank you for your kind messages of support. Barni is over the moon.
"A little rest is waiting for him but he will be fine."
My husband needs rest but will be fine
Laura Skrapits has posted a message to insist husband Barnabas Varga needs ";rest" but will be "fine".
The Hungarian beautician also revealed the striker is thrilled with the backing he has received since his horror injury against Scotland last night.
Varga's wife shares pic from hospital bedside
Barnabas Varga's wife Laura Skrapits has switched her her social medial profile from private to public to share a hospital-bedside photo of the couple.
The snap shows their hands tenderly wrapped together.
Her wedding ring is shown prominently, while Varga's wrist has his hospital band on it.
Barnabas doc reveals timeline
Medics are upbeat about the progress of Barnabas Varga.
And his doctor, Gergely Panics, has revealed the process since the 29-year-old Hungarian suffered his nasty head injury against Scotland.
Panics said: "Barni suffered a concussion during the collision and lost consciousness.'
"By the time he reached the ambulance, he had already regained consciousness, after which he was taken to the clinic in Stuttgart, where, after the examination, a therapeutic plan was drawn up, according to which he would be operated on.
"Our striker suffered multiple facial skull fractures, several smaller and larger bones were broken in his face, and some were even dislocated.
"After the operation, he will be kept in for two days. If everything goes well, he will be released on Wednesday."
Varga 'could be released Wednesday'
Barnabas Varga's doctor Gergely Panics hopes the Hungary striker can be released from hospital tomorrow.
Panics said: "Our striker suffered multiple facial skull fractures, several smaller and larger bones were broken in his face, and some were even dislocated.
"After the operation, he will be kept in for two days. If everything goes well, he will be released on Wednesday."
Uefa addresse Varga incident
In a statement, Uefa insisted that all guidance was followed after Barnabas Varga's injury.
Hungary players were left furious when some medics appeared to walk onto the pitch in the immediate aftermath of the accident.
With regards to the medical intervention following the head injury suffered by Barnabas Varga of Hungary, we would like to clarify that the intervention of the team doctor happened within 15 seconds of the incident, followed immediately by the second stadium doctor, to conduct a first assessment of the injury and provide appropriate treatment, as per customary medical procedures.
The qualified pitchside emergency team were waiting pitchside, according to their protocol, and arrived with the stretcher as soon as their intervention was requested by the medics to evacuate the player for his immediate transfer to hospital.
The coordination between all the medical staff on site was professional and everything was done in accordance with the applicable medical procedures. There was no delay in the treatment of and assistance to the player.
UefaDominik Szoboszlai criticism
Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai insists there should have been a faster response after Hungary team-mate Barnabas Varga's injury.
I was one of the first to get there.
I was shocked. I tried to turn him onto his side.
He wanted to get up, but somehow he couldn't breathe. We have to do this faster.
Dominik Szoboszlai
Credit: Rex More on Varga
Here's what Barnabas Varga's father had to say about his son's successful surgery, which has "calmed" his family down.
Together with my wife, we are waiting for the news that Barni's sweetheart will send us.
The operation has been performed, Barni's sweetheart will provide information on our child's condition every minute if necessary.
It is not yet known when he will be released from the hospital in Stuttgart, nor how long he will miss. It's no secret, the family went through difficult moments in front of the television screen, but now we can be calmer.
Andras VargaBarnabas Varga boost
Hungary star Barnabas Varga's father Andras shared some good news about his son.
Varga's father confirmed to Hungarian newspaper Nemzeti Sport the striker underwent successful surgery this morning in Stuttgart.
The Hungary international suffered "multiple" fractures to his face after an accidental clash with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
The 29-year-old, though, is still expected to miss the rest of Euro 2024.
More on Varga
Hungary star Barnabas Varga was reportedly conscious and communicating with medical staff on his way to hospital.
And Gabby Logan confirmed after the game that Varga was in a stable condition once arriving at a Stuttgart Hospital.
Who is Barnabas Varga?
Barnabas Varga plays for Ferencvaros and Hungary.
Varga has played for various clubs in Hungary, including Gyirmot, Soroksar, Paksi and of course Ferencvaros.
The striker enjoyed an impressive season with the Hungarian giants last term.
The 29-year-old registered a total of 29 goals and 12 assists in 40 appearances across all competitions.
Credit: Rex Rossi on Varga
Hungary manager Marco Rossi confirmed Barnabas Varga's life is not in danger.
Barnabas Varga’s life is not in danger.
He will undergo an operation after fracture in his face and he won’t be available for the rest of Euro 2024
Marco RossiBarnabas Varga full info
Hungary and Ferencvaros star Barnabas Varga will miss the rest of Euro 2024 after suffering his serious injury against Scotland.
Varga collided with Scottish goalkeeper Angus Gunn, fracturing bones in his face before medics rushed onto the field to help him.
Sheets were brought out to cover the striker with several team-mates including Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai seen in tears.
Hungary manager Marco Rossi has now confirmed the 29-year-old will miss the rest of the competition in his post-match interview.
Varga will undergo an operation after suffering a fracture in his face.
Captain fantastic
Szoboszlai wasn't happy with the speed in which the medics came onto the pitch to help Varga last night.
"I was one of the first people there," Szoboszlai told Magenta TV.
"I was shocked myself, I tried to put him on his side, which is actually the best thing you can do in situations like this. He couldn't get enough air'
"I have no idea what the protocol is, whether people are not allowed to run onto the pitch if we need help, but..'
"You could see that it's a huge problem. Everyone was running, I was running - these things add up to seconds.
"It's not my decision, but we have to change something about it. We have to do it faster, much faster. Everyone knows that seconds add up."
Varga tribute
Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai and his team-mates donned Barnabas Varga shirts in the aftermath of the game last night.
Varga is now stable in hospital and will undergo an operation for a fracture in his face.
Credit: Getty Robertson's reaction
Nothing to say, we gave everything.
“It could have gone either way, that’s football. It will take a long time to get over this one.
“We had a lot of possession first half without doing anything with it. We had a lot of control but needed a cutting edge.
“We did go for it but we got sucker punched at the end. A draw wasn’t going to be enough so both teams went for it and unfortunately one of us had to lose.
“Tonight and for a long time we have to get over this. It’s a tough one. It’s devastating, there’s no buttering it up. We’re gutted.
“Thank you to the country. We felt everyone behind us, sorry for letting you down.”
Andy Robertson
Clarke wants explanation on pen
Steve Clarke was left seething after Scotland were denied a penalty, before Hungary snatched a late victory to leave the Scots waving goodbye to the Euros.
"The goal comes as a consequence of us trying to win the game," Clarke told BBC Sport.
"The goal is almost irrelevant. The moment for me was the penalty. It was 100% a penalty.
"Someone has to explain to me why it wasn't a penalty because otherwise I'm thinking there's something wrong. I don't understand how VAR can look at that and say it's not a penalty."
Sallai recalls horror incident
Hungary's man of the match Roland Sallai recalled the 'terrible moment' suffered by teammate Barnabas Varga.
"It was terrible, it was a terrible moment," he said.
"Fortunately he’s in a much better condition, he’s going to have to go for a minor operation probably, but he’s in a much better condition.
"We cross our fingers that he can return quickly."
BBC apologise
THE BBC apologised for showing a replay of Barnabas Varga's shocking injury during Scotland's defeat to Hungary.
The striker was rushed to hospital following a clash with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.
He received lengthy medical treatment on the pitch as the BBC attempted to avoid showing a replay of the incident.
Uefa decided to show a replay of the incident so the BBC cut away to a wide angle out of respect for the stricken player.
BBC presenter Gabby Logan explained Uefa broke their own protocol by showing the replay.
She said live on air: "We were as shocked as you when they replayed that incident.
"There are protocols around this kind of thing after Christian Eriksen three years ago and we were very surprised that Uefa decided to show that replay, which is why we cut away immediately to a wide angle as soon as we could."
United in support
Hungary's players were in celebratory mood after their win against Scotland.
However, they had Barnabas Varga on their minds, following his horror injury.
They paraded his shirt as a tribute at the final whistle.
