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Dominik Szoboszlai burst into tears as the Hungary-Netherlands match was stopped due to a medical emergency

Dominik Szoboszlai burst into tears as the Hungary-Netherlands match was stopped due to a medical emergency

Hungary’s UEFA Nations League clash with the Netherlands on Thursday evening was halted due to a medical emergency on the Hungarian bench

A medical tent was set up in front of the Hungarian bench
A medical tent was set up in front of the Hungarian bench (Picture: 2024 Getty Images)

dominican Szoboszlai He was visibly upset after Hungary coach Adam Szalai collapsed during Hungary’s UEFA Nations League match against the Netherlands. The match was stopped abruptly around the seven minute mark as Hungarian players and coaches sought medical attention. UEFA officials were seen directing the medical staff towards the away dugout.

While silence prevailed in the stadium, a tent was set up around the Hungarian hut where Szalai was receiving treatment. visibly moved Liverpool Forward Szoboszlai gathered his teammates together as officials discussed next steps.

Hungarian Football Federation official X The account later confirmed that former Stuttgart and Basel striker Szalai had been hospitalised.

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“Ádám Szalai fell ill in the first minutes of the Netherlands-Hungary match, but his condition is stable and he is conscious,” the statement said. “He was transferred by ambulance minutes ago to an Amsterdam hospital for examination.”

Szoboszlai, who was captain of his national team in the match, was playing against three of his Liverpool teammates: Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch And Cody GakpoNames of the Dutch team’s starting squad.

Liverpool midfielder and fellow captain Van Dijk spoke to the referee before an agreement was reached for the game to continue at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Reds team-mates were seen sharing a touching embrace as action resumed.