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Scotland's role at Euro 2024 may be over, but their fans have definitely left a mark, despite being of little comfort to Steve Clarke. The Scots were devastated by a last-minute Hungarian goal on Sunday, even as Germany held on to lead Group A following a scare from Switzerland. Elsewhere, some teams gear up for critical matchups later this week, while others distract themselves with board games off the pitch. Today, we delve into the top social media snippets from the tournament in Germany. --- The Scots are bound for…

John McGinn asserts that Scotland is pumped to defy expectations in their upcoming clash with Hungary at Stuttgart. Steve Clarke's troops need a triumph to enhance their odds of advancing to the knockout rounds for the first time ever. Scotland has toppled Hungary in two of their previous three matchups, notably clinching a 1-0 victory in March 2018. The Tartan Army, despite a severe drubbing by Germany and battling myriad injuries, snagged a crucial draw against Switzerland. "Injuries galore didn't dampen our…

Scotland faced a humiliating defeat at the hands of Germany in their Euro 2024 opener, with Angus Gunn craving a robust comeback. The match on Friday marked a grave disappointment, echoing Scotland’s colossal 7-0 defeat by Uruguay back in 1954, making this their second gravest loss at an international meet. In a moment of scant consolation, Antonio Rudiger's own goal somewhat lifted the despondent spirits of thousands of Scots fans present. This incident compelled Gunn to extend a heartfelt apology to all those connected…

Germany delivered a hammering to Scotland, trouncing them 5-1 in their Euro 2024 opening match, leaving a despondent Andy Robertson ruing a dismal show. The Scots, spirited but outclassed in Munich, had high hopes for their first significant win this millennium. However, Julian Nagelsmann's squad swiftly dashed those dreams. Goals from Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Kai Havertz left Scotland reeling by the break. The situation worsened after Ryan Porteous earned a red for a reckless tackle on Ilkay Gundogan. The…

Germany utterly dominated Scotland with a resounding 5-1 victory in Munich to kick off Euro 2024, prompting Julian Nagelsmann to laud his team's composed performance. This match registered as the most decisive first-game triumph in the history of the European Championships. Stars like Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Niclas Fullkrug, and Emre Can all found the net. Nagelsmann joined an exclusive club, becoming only the second coach, after Sweden's Lars Lagerback in 2004, to win his inaugural Euros match by a…

Andy Robertson has issued a rallying cry for Scotland to carve out a new chapter in their footballing legacy at Euro 2024, starting against Germany this Friday. After a commendable qualifying run, placing second to Spain, Scotland has secured their spot in consecutive European Championships. During Euro 2020, the team scraped together merely one point and bowed out after the initial round. Now, Robertson is championing the Tartan Army with aspirations of transcending beyond the group stage for the first time, despite the…

Lewis Morgan holds firm belief in Scotland's ability to stun Germany in their Euro 2024 curtain-raiser in Munich this Friday. Under Steve Clarke's direction, the Scottish team heads to Munich, aiming to notch their first win against Germany since 1999, after stumbling in the last four bouts. Initially overlooked, Morgan joined Scotland's preliminary roster following Ben Doak's exit due to injury and secured his place among the final 25 travelers. The winger, now with the New York Red Bulls, marked his international return…

Scotland faced a setback as Lyndon Dykes exited the squad due to a training injury before Euro 2024. During preparations for an upcoming match against Gibraltar, Dykes sustained a knee injury. The 28-year-old will not participate in the tournament, with the specifics of the injury undisclosed. Dykes has netted nine goals in 36 games for Scotland and featured in all eight Euro 2024 qualifiers. Steve Clarke's team will kick off the tournament against Germany on June 14.