A near tragedy: Camera plummets from great height, almost kills cameraman during friendly match
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
A terrifying incident, which nearly turned into a horrific tragedy, unfolded during the friendly match between the national teams of Hungary and Kazakhstan.
Details: In the midst of the match, a heavy suspended camera broke free from its cables and crashed onto the pitch from a height of over 20 meters. The rig landed just two meters away from a cameraman standing on the sideline, who miraculously escaped unscathed. Witnesses from the stadium's media team reported that the camera began emitting thick smoke while still in the air, moments before it fell.
According to Mario Nawfal, this incident sparked a massive wave of panic and harsh criticism within the football community, as this very Spidercam technology is officially scheduled for use at the upcoming 2026 World Cup matches.
Reminder: Lionel Messi spoke about his condition ahead of the World Cup.
