Nations League: Controversy as Netherlands' Weghorst Celebrates Amid Medical Emergency

In a dramatic Nations League match between the Netherlands and Hungary, the game was temporarily halted when Hungarian assistant coach Adam Szalai collapsed on the sidelines due to a medical emergency. The incident occurred just seven minutes into the match, prompting immediate medical attention and cardiac massage before Szalai was taken to the hospital. Despite the distressing situation, the Hungarian team opted to resume play after a brief pause. The interruption allowed the video assistant referee to review a handball incident, resulting in a penalty awarded to the Netherlands, which Wout Weghorst converted to give his team a 1-0 lead. Weghorst's celebration, however, sparked controversy as he slid on his knees in jubilation shortly after the incident involving Szalai. In hindsight, Weghorst expressed regret over his celebration, acknowledging that a more subdued response would have been appropriate given the circumstances. The match concluded with a 4-0 victory for the Netherlands, securing their place in the quarter-finals of the Nations League.