A Scottish neonatal unit has shared adorable photos of their "tiniest supporters" gearing up to support the Scotland national team ahead of their opening match against Haiti.
Heartwarming Masterpieces
The heartwarming snaps were shared by Wishaw's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in North Lanarkshire, which is dedicated to providing evidence-based care for babies and their families. The images show what the next generation of aspiring footballers have been up to while their seniors prepare for the whistle to blow in the United States.
The collage features tiny saltire footprints taken from the feet of babies in their care. Some footprints are topped with See You Jimmy hats, while others are completed with tartan kilts, all made to resemble miniature Scotland fans.
Social Media Post
A neonatal unit spokesperson wrote on social media: "Scotland, we're ready! Our tiny supporters have been busy creating their own Scottish masterpieces ahead of Scotland's first match tonight! From tartan kilts to Saltires, they're showing that you're never too small to cheer on your country. No Scotland, No Party!"
The gesture comes ahead of Scotland's match against Haiti on Sunday, June 14, which will kick off at 2 PM UK time and 9 PM local time.
Parent Reactions
Touched parents took to the comment section to praise the unit's initiative. One commented: "Absolutely brilliant," while another wrote: "Love this." A third chimed in: "This is too cute," and a fourth added: "Well done."
Excitement in Boston
Scotland are back playing football on the biggest stage, and over in Boston, the Tartan Army can't wait for kick-off. Hundreds of thousands of fans have descended on the US host city of Boston, Massachusetts, to cheer on Steve Clarke's men and hope for a positive start to the country's campaign, which comes 28 years in the making.
The Record has reported on the excitement reaching fever pitch ahead of the opener against Haiti. Fans are desperate to see Scotland start their campaign with a win. Supporters donned their Scotland tops and dusted off their kilts as hundreds headed into the city centre early for some nerve-calming lagers.
At Rowes Wharf, buzzing fans applied sun cream before marking the historical moment by boarding a three-hour party boat. The locals are getting involved too. One clip circulating online shows a local police officer wading into the crowd of Scots and other supporters at the FIFA Fan Festival at Boston City Hall Plaza to perform keepy-uppies. The officer kept the ball in the air for several rounds before dropping it, and was immediately embraced by exuberant Scotland fans in kilts and strips, who jumped up and down in a circle in celebration.
