MUNICH, 14th June, 2024 (WAM) -- Scotland supporters are doing their best to make their team feel right at home in Germany ahead of its opening game against the host nation at the European Championship later today, Associated Press reported.
Tens of thousands of fans have arrived in Munich over the past few days, turning the streets into a riot of colour and noise; more were expected ahead of Friday evening's game.
Scotland has not played a European Championship match abroad since 1992 and its supporters, nicknamed the Tartan Army, are certainly making the most of it.
“It feels as if most of the country are (here),” Scotland captain Andy Robertson said.
In the buildup to Friday’s Euro 2024 opener against host nation Germany, fans wearing kilts and waving Scottish flags have been dancing and singing as the sound of bagpipes fills the air.
Scotland played in the pandemic-delayed Euro 2020 but that was held in several different countries and there were also travel restrictions because of the coronavirus. Before that, it had not qualified for a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup in France.
“I think we should all be proud that we’re here,” Scotland coach Steve Clarke said. “Been a long time, since 1998, when we actually travelled abroad to be involved in a major tournament like this. That’s why the nation is so excited I think.”
The Scottish FA estimated back in March that 100,000 fans would travel to Germany. British media is reporting double that figure.