When contacted by CNN Sport about whether it was reviewing its medical procedures, UEFA –
European soccer’s governing body – said in a statement: "With regards to the medical intervention following the head injury suffered by Barnabás 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."
Despite victory against Scotland, the Magyars were eliminated from Euro 2024 after finishing behind Germany and
2krn.at Switzerland in Group A.
Hungary also missed out on qualifying as one of the best third-place finishers.