Gabby Logan and BBC ‘shocked’ over UEFA decision with Barnabas Varga injury at Euro 2024 | Football

Varga was involved in an aerial collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn in the second half and was motionless on the ground after landing.

Hungary’s players rushed to Varga’s aide before the national team’s medical staff, who were initially slow to react, ran onto the pitch to put the player in a recovery position.

Stewards and Hungary’s players then held up blankets to shield Varga as he received medical attention.

During the BBC’s coverage, the broadcaster initially showed a replay of the incident before cutting away to a wider shot of the pitch while medical staff treated Varga.

‘We were very surprised when UEFA chose to show that replay, which is why we cut away immediately to a wide angle as soon as we could.’

Hungary have since confirmed that Varga is ‘conscious and in a stable condition’ but is ‘likely’ to undergo surgery.

‘Several bones in Barnabas Varga’s face were broken during the collision during the match, and he also suffered a concussion,’ a statement from Hungary’s Football Association read.

‘The striker is most likely to undergo surgery. He spends the night in the hospital in Stuttgart.’

‘So this is very good, the guy is healthy. Of course, he may not be available for the rest of the tournament if we continue, depending on the others at this point. But the most important thing is that he’s healthy.’

In his post-match press conference, Rossi added: ‘Fortunately now we can say Barni is not under any kind of risk. Probably he will have an operation because he suffered a fracture.’

When asked about the incident, Scotland goalkeeper Gunn said: ‘I thought I had to come [for the ball], it was a bit painful.

‘Hopefully the guy’s alright. I can’t really remember too much about that one.’

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