'I was born this way' - Hungary forward Martin Adam admits fat-shaming memes 'get to me' after going viral for his entrance to pitch in Euro 2024 opener against Switzerland

The Ulsan HD forward drew the attention of fans across the world when he came on as a late substitute in Hungary's 3-1 defeat to Switzerland in their Euro 2024 opener on Saturday. Fans were surprised to see the 6ft 3in player, who weighs 86 kilograms and has a shaved head and a large beard. It led to a flood of memes about the 29-year-old on social media.

The striker has now opened up about the social media posts while admitting that some of the memes did affect him, however, he generally takes them on the chin. He went on to claim that this is how he was born and he is helpless when it comes to genetics.

Addressing the media, the Hungarian said: "The posts? Of course, one or two get to me, I usually have a laugh about it. I was born this way, I have this body shape. I'm not saying that I was this big when I was born, but I have a basic physique. Genetics - I can't change that."

Adam will be back in action on Wednesday as Hungary face hosts and European giants Germany in a must-win Euro 2024 clash at Stuttgart Arena.