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Xtra Time Web Desk: In a dramatic Euro 2024 Group A clash at the Stuttgart Arena on Sunday, Hungary's Barnabas Varga was stretchered off after a collision with Scotland's goalkeeper Angus Gunn during Hungary's 1-0 victory. The incident occurred in the 69th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai delivered a freekick into the box. Gunn came out to punch the ball away but accidentally struck Varga in the face, causing him to collapse.

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Immediate medical attention was required, with physios rushing onto the pitch and players forming a protective wall around Varga in the six-yard area. The medical team placed a cloth around him as they worked to stabilize his condition. After a lengthy delay, Varga was stretchered off the field. Despite a thorough VAR review, no penalty was awarded to Hungary.

Following the match, the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) provided an update on Varga's condition, stating, "The condition of Barnabas Varga is stable. The Hungarian national team player is currently in one of the hospitals in Stuttgart. We will inform you immediately if there is any news on his status."

Varga Barnabás állapota stabil! A @Fradi_HU játékosa jelenleg már az egyik stuttgarti kórházban van! Állapotáról újabb hír esetén azonnal tájékoztatást adunk! #csakegyutt #magyarok #SCOHUN

— MLSZ (@MLSZhivatalos) June 23, 2024

Hungary secured the win in stoppage time with a decisive goal from substitute Kevin Csoboth. The victory was hard-fought, marking an important moment in their Euro 2024 campaign.