In an unexpected collision of pop culture and international football, American superstar Katy Perry has created a buzz in Glasgow after checking into the same hotel housing the Scotland national team.
The California Gurls singer was spotted arriving at the city's Blythswood Square Hotel on Sunday, just as Steve Clarke's squad were settling in for their crucial Euro 2024 preparations.
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The timing couldn't have been more synchronised, with Perry's arrival coinciding with the national team's final training camp before they head to Germany for the European Championships. The Scottish squad are using Glasgow as their base ahead of Friday's friendly match against Finland at Hampden Park.
While there's no confirmation whether Perry plans to attend the match, her presence at the same establishment has certainly added an extra layer of celebrity glamour to Scotland's send-off preparations.
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The Firework singer's Scottish connection isn't entirely unexpected. Perry is scheduled to perform at Glasgow's OVO Hydro as part of her upcoming tour, though her early arrival suggests she might be enjoying some downtime before her shows.
Hotel staff confirmed the unusual dual occupancy, with international football stars and one of the world's biggest pop icons sharing the same roof. The Scotland players, including captain Andy Robertson and star midfielder John McGinn, now find themselves with rather famous company during their crucial pre-tournament preparations.
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Scotland's national team are preparing for what they hope will be a historic campaign in Germany, aiming to progress beyond the group stages of a major tournament for the first time. Their final warm-up match against Finland represents the last opportunity for Steve Clarke to fine-tune his tactics and selection before the competition proper begins.
Whether Katy Perry becomes an unexpected good luck charm for the Tartan Army remains to be seen, but her presence certainly adds an interesting subplot to Scotland's Euro 2024 narrative.
