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Glasgow reacts as Scotland Euros dream ends in heartbreak and fans head home

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Glasgow reacts as Scotland Euros dream ends in heartbreak and fans head home

An estimated 200,000 Scots from across the country have travelled to Germany to cheer on the national side as part of the 2024 Euros.

Hopes were high for the national side who were coming off a poor run of form in the run-up to the championship – winning only one in their previous 11 games. However, heartbreak struck early with a miserable performance in the first game against Germany.




But following a 1-1 draw with the Swiss, many remained hopeful that a strong performance against Hungary could see them through to the next round. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be, with a last-minute winner leaving Scotland at the bottom of the table and out of the competition.

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Devastated locals who watched Scotland’s heart-breaking 1-0 defeat to Hungary in Stuttgart have shared their thoughts following the match.

Glasgow Live reporter Sean Murphy was among the home-based Tartan Army at the huge fanzone from immersive fan park brand, 4TheFans, at BaAD.

Glasgow fan zone

Sean said: “I was watching alongside hundreds of excited but nervous fans in the blistering Glasgow sunshine. Everyone was partying with the likes of former Scotland star Colin Hendry in the build-up to the match as hits like Yes Sir, I Can Boogie and songs by The Proclaimers were blasting out.

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