BBC apologizes for showing replay of worrying Barnabas Varga collision as Gabby Logan criticizes breach of UEFA protocol

The BBC has apologized after viewers saw a replay of Barnabas Varga’s shocking injury in Scotland’s Euro 2024 defeat to Hungary.

The Hungarian striker29 year old, was rushed to hospital following a collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn.

Gabby Logan explained that UEFA broke its own protocol by showing a replay

He received lengthy medical treatment on the ground, with security personnel holding a privacy screen around him as he lay on the ground.

Despite concerns over Varga’s condition, a replay of the sickening incident was shown to fans across the continent – including the millions of Britons watching on BBC 1.

The BBC, along with ITV, uses UEFA’s global feed to broadcast tournament matches.

This means they have limited control over what is shown.

And after the incident was rebroadcast, British television screens were cut back to a wide-angle shot out of respect for the affected player.

Speaking after full-time, BBC presenter Gabby Logan explained that UEFA had broken its own protocol by showing the replay.

She said live on air: “We were as shocked as you were when they replayed this incident.

“There are protocols around this sort of thing after Christian Eriksen three years ago and we were very surprised that UEFA decided to show this replay, which is why we immediately cut to a wide angle as soon as possible.”

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Logan later revealed that Varga was in stable condition after being taken to a hospital in Stuttgart.

Sheets were brought out to cover Varga along with several teammates, including the Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai seen in tears.

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Behind the scenes of Barnabas Varga’s rise from semi-pro to Euro 2024

BARBABAS VARGA has enjoyed a meteoric rise from the semi-professional leagues of Austria and Hungary to the Euro 2024 final.

The Hungarian striker played for six seasons, between 2010 and 2016, for SV Eberau in the Bergenlandliga, the fourth regional tier of Austrian football.

A record of more than a goal every two games earned Varga a chance to play with SV Mattersburg in the Austrian Bundesliga.

However, he scored just once in just 16 games over the next three seasons before falling back to second with SV Lafnitz.

After a mixed spell, Varga’s next step was to return to his homeland, still in the second division, with Gyirnot in 2020.

That’s where everything started to click for Varga and his eye for goal saw Paksi FC’s top division meltdown.

Varga scored almost a goal per game in his first season with Paksi, finishing as the top scorer in the Hungarian league.

This earned the latecomer his international debut, aged 28, in a Euro 2024 qualifier against Bulgaria.

During his third selection, in Serbia, he scored his first goal in Hungary.

Last summer, Varga joined Hungarian giants Ferencvaros and secured the golden boot again as his team won the championship, the first trophy of his career.

Varga was carried on a stretcher and was reportedly conscious and communicating with medical staff on his way to the hospital.

The long delay led to ten minutes of extra time, with Kevin Csoboth proving Hungary’s hero with a 100th minute winner.

The substitute held up Varga’s jersey as he celebrated with his teammates.

Hungary head coach Marco Rossi said in his post-match interview: “Barnabas Varga’s life is not in danger.

“He will undergo surgery after a facial fracture and will not be available for the remainder of Euro 2024.”

Hungary Euro 2024 guide

Ten years ago, Hungary’s glory days seemed gone forever, but they have now qualified for three consecutive European Championships.

A 4-0 win over England and an unbeaten qualifying campaign show just how dangerous the Hungarians can be on their day.

MANAGER: Marco Rossi

One of five Italian coaches at Euro 2024, Rossi was granted Hungarian citizenship after revitalizing the national team during his six years in charge.

STAR MAN: Dominik Szoboszlai

The Hungarian captain enjoyed a good start to life at Liverpool before picking up an injury and losing form.

How Hungary attacks

Hungary will slow things down in possession as they look to attract the opposition press.

From there, they will then tend to pass him a longer ball over the opposition defense.

How Hungary defends

Hungary will tend to split their press with three players engaging the opposition defense on the ball and the rest sitting deep.

In case of failure, the opposition can find enough space to attack.

Read Hungary’s full guide to Euro 2024 here, including predicted line-ups, odds and Wags.