Goading England fans say they are supporting Germany over Scotland tonight ahead of Euro 2024 opener
England fans on social media claim they will support Germany instead of Scotland ahead of tonight Euro 2024 opener in Munich.
The tournament’s hosts will take on the Tartan Army tonight in Scotland’s first major tournament abroad in 26 years.
Thousands of fans have traveled across Europe to follow their team and converge in the center of the Bavarian capital.
England fans on social media have claimed they want Germany to win as Scotland fans regularly support ‘anyone but England’.
One fan, Mark, wrote: ‘I hope Scotland is conquered by the Germans. Every Scot I’ve ever met online has been a boring ginger troll who wants England to lose, so tomorrow for one night only – Come on, Germany.’
Scotland fans have taken over central Munich ahead of tonight’s Euro 2024 opening match against Germany, but many English fans are backing the tournament’s hosts ‘for one night only’
England fans have shown their support for Germany at the expense of Scotland
Another described Scotland fans as ‘bland ginger trolls’ in an insulting online post
Another fan hoped Scotland would lose 8-0 to Germany in tonight’s tournament opener
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is in Rome at a meeting of the G7 group of countries, said he has spoken to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about setting up a TV to watch tonight’s match.
SNP leader John Swinney has taken time off the campaign trail to fly to Munich for tonight’s match.
England fans were particularly critical of the Tartan Army after footage showed them praising Diego Maradona’s efforts in Mexico 1986.
The Argentine striker scored two goals against England in the World Cup quarter-final.
The first goal was branded as the ‘hand of God’ after the small striker leapt up and smashed the ball over the outrushing Peter Shilton to score against the Nottingham Forest keeper in the 52nd minute.
Three minutes later, Maradona scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history.
Gary Lineker scored a consolation goal for Bobby Robson’s men in the 81st minute.
In Munich, jubilant Scotland fans celebrated the goal scored at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 22, 1986, condemning England to defeat.
The fans marching through Munich sang ‘Oh, Diego Maradona… he put the English out, out, out!’ to the tune of the Hokey Cokey.
England fans responded to the trick, suggesting: ‘Foreign group goes away for their own country’s tournament and they sing about their far superior neighbor while wearing skirts.’
Alex Domun added: “Jocks in dresses. Everyone took out the Scots. First tournament in almost 30 years and they sing about the English. Rent for free in your head.’
Marc Rockall claimed: ‘England would sing a similar song about Scotland. If only someone could remember the names of the part-time postmen who score against them.’
