Scotland's Boston love affair one for the ages
Summary
Tens of thousands of Scottish soccer fans have gathered in Boston during the World Cup, creating a lively and friendly atmosphere. Although a joke about legalizing haggis in Massachusetts caused a brief stir, the fans have been welcomed warmly, with no arrests reported and cultural connections growing.Key Facts
- About 50,000 Scotland fans have come to Boston for the World Cup.
- A social media video showed Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signing a declaration to legalize haggis, but she later said it was a joke.
- Scotland supporters have been very visible in Boston, putting traffic cones on statues and celebrating at baseball games.
- Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu announced a sister city application with Glasgow at a Scottish pub.
- Scotland fans have behaved well, with no arrests during their visit to Boston or nearby Providence.
- The Tartan Army had a similar positive reputation at the last European Championships in 2020.
- The Scotland soccer team’s performance has helped keep the festive spirit alive.
- Thousands of fans plan to attend upcoming baseball games in Miami and elsewhere.
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