Chef Gordon Ramsay has described Scotland's 3-0 defeat to Brazil in the World Cup as "soul-destroying" and "heartbreaking." The Michelin-starred chef, born in Scotland, shared his thoughts on the Rest Is Football podcast after the match in Miami on Wednesday night.
Ramsay's Reaction to the Match
Ramsay singled out Vinicius Junior's early goal within the first seven minutes as particularly devastating. "And also just that tempo, right? And so early on, when you think going to halftime with a draw, it's a great boost," he said, reflecting on the impact of the quick score.
Tartan Army Wins Hearts in the US
Despite the loss, Ramsay praised the Tartan Army fan base for making a great impression in the US, especially in Boston. He joked that Boston might become a "sea of ginger" and quipped, "Every CVS has run out of pregnancy tests over the last 24 hours as well." He added, "It'll be like, make America ginger again!"
Scotland's Knockout Hopes
Scotland must wait for the conclusion of the group stage to see if they advance. Only the top eight third-place teams progress. Currently, they sit seventh out of 12 on the third-place table. Ramsay noted, "We are a population less than five million. It would mean a lot." He joked about the delay causing shops to run out of alcohol.
Ramsay's Football Background
Ramsay, who aspired to be a professional footballer and trained with the Glasgow Rangers youth teams, saw his dreams end due to injury. He later studied hotel management and became a world-famous chef.
