Scottish soccer fan gives his honest verdict on the people of Boston
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Scotland are competing at a World Cup for the first time in the 21st century and their fans are loving it.
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The Scots most recently lost their second group game of the tournament to Morocco on Friday, meaning they probably need at least a point against Brazil in their final group game to have a good chance of qualifying for the Round of 32.
Both their recent 1-0 loss and their opening group game win over Haiti were held at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, and one Scottish fan in particular has fallen in love with the city and its people.
Photo by Natalie Reid/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesScottish soccer fan says the ‘Boston people are amazing’
In an interview shared by Barstool Sports on X/Twitter, the Scotland fan revealed he was heading back home after the 1-0 win over Haiti.
However, he actually changed his mind about leaving at the airport and got a cab back into the city to watch Friday’s World Cup clash.
He went on to say that he decided to stay in Boston because the people are ‘amazing’ and it is ‘the best city’ he has ever been in.
The fan stated: “After the game we went back to Boston, got a cab, went to the airport to go home, and I thought, I’m not going home, I’m staying.
“So I get back out the taxi, I got another taxi straight back into Boston to come here to watch this game.
“The Boston people are amazing. This is the best city I’ve ever been in in my life, bar none. It’s incredible, the people, this is why I stayed, because you guys are just amazing.”
Watching the Scottish fans embrace Boston has been truly incredible, and the relationship between the city and the European nation is now expected to be strengthened after the World Cup is over.
Glasgow City Council even put out a statement in which they say they ‘welcomed plans by the Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu, to formalise an international partnership between the two cities’.
On the partnership, Lord Provost of Glasgow Dr Cllr Jacqueline MacLaren said: “I warmly welcome Mayor Wu’s declaration and the opportunity to strengthen the already close ties between Boston and Glasgow.
“Given the strong historical, cultural, educational, and economic links between our two cities, we believe there is tremendous potential to cement a shared ambition to build an even stronger partnership for the future.
“In recent weeks, Boston has experienced a very Glaswegian welcome of its own. The Tartan Army and Scotland supporters have left a lasting impression on Bostonians during the FIFA World Cup, not just through their passion for the game, but through their warmth, friendliness, and unmistakable sense of humour. They have been true ambassadors for Scotland, and for Glasgow, showing the very best of who we are as a nation.”
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