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WARNING NSFW — Scotland fan lifts fellow fan’s kilt on live TV in viral video ahead of Euros

If you’ve clicked on this article, then we must warn you. You are going to see some nasty stuff as a Scotland fan lifts kilt of another fan during the pre-game festivities of Euro 2024.

Spoiler alert: the fan was wearing nothing beneath the kilt.

German and Scotland fans have been partying for days in Munich with the visiting supporters enjoying their beer and preparing for the big tournament.

For the most part the festivities have been civil with thousands of Scottish and German fans coexisting and celebrating.

USL Super League announces it will stream all games of new U.S. women’s league on Peacock

The USL Super League is set to begin on Aug. 17 and announced on Thursday that all the inaugural season — 115 games including the playoffs — will be streamed on Peacock. The multi-year agreement is part of a larger deal between NBCUniversal and USL which will see other leagues like USL League Two on the men’s side find a streaming home.

Thursday’s media deal announcement is another key steppingstone as the new professional women’s league rapidly approaches its maiden season.

USL Super League Peacock announcement

Watch: Scotland fan receives hero’s welcome in Munich after walking 1,000+ miles from Glasgow

MUNICH — Scotland fan Craig Ferguson received a hero's welcome as he arrived in central Munich's picturesque Marienplatz on Thursday, having walked some 1,000 miles from Glasgow over the last 41 days to raise money for men's mental health charities.

Hundreds of Scottish fans cheered and sang as he arrived in the square, and sprayed him with beer.

Scotland fan walks to Germany

Weston McKennie nearing Premier League return with potential move to Aston Villa

A Weston McKennie Aston Villa move could be in the cards this summer as Italian giants Juventus and Villa are in deep discussion of a swap deal.

Juventus are homing in on Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz who had a sensational 2023-24 campaign in England with 53 appearances and 20 goal contributions (10 goals, 10 assists).

The 26-year-old Brazilian is valued at around $75 million according to transfermarkt. Juventus are offering money along with two players, one being USMNT star McKennie.

Weston McKennie Aston Villa transfer news

Tickets to watch Cristiano Ronaldo TRAIN with Portugal being sold for over $800

BERLIN — Tickets to watch Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo train with the national team in an open session on Friday at their Euro 2024 tournament base in Westphalia are on sale for as much as 800 euros ($858.32).

Ronaldo, the leading scorer in men's international football with 128 goals in 204 official matches, will be playing in his sixth Euro, having reached the final on his tournament debut in 2004 and winning the competition in 2016.

The 39-year-old has played in Saudi Arabia since his move there in 2023.

PFA study shows one in five players in England top-tier leagues using nicotine pouches or tobacco products

May 29 (Reuters) - One in five professional players who took part in a study commissioned by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) said they were using nicotine pouches, tobacco sachets (snus) or both, research showed on Tuesday.

One in five players from EPL, ELF and WSL consume nicotine

The study, conducted by Loughborough University, surveyed 628 male players in the Premier League and EFL, as well as 51 players from the Women's Super League.

Messi fans in Vancouver outraged following 'unexcused' absence against Whitecaps

No Messi, no party.

Fans in attendance for the Vancouver Whitecaps match against Inter Miami last Saturday, who were most certainly expecting to see Lionel Messi on the pitch at the time of buying their tickets, were not impressed with the Argentine’s ‘unexcused’ absence.

Vancouver fans' reaction to Lionel Messi's absence vs. Whitecaps

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets all skip out on game vs. Vancouver Whitecaps

Soccer fans in Vancouver were incredibly disappointed on Thursday when it was announced that Inter Miami’s biggest stars aren’t making the trip to Canada for Saturday’s game.

Despite all three being healthy and playing in Inter Miami’s previous game vs. D.C. United, the trio will hang back home.

Tickets prices skyrocketed for what was expected to be a record 50,000+ attendance at BC Place. The Whitecaps released a statement sharing their disappointment with fans and offering 50% off food and drinks.

Mohamed Salah shaves off trademark afro in start of new era following Klopp exit

Salah has let go of his iconic afro.

Mohamed Salah debuts new hairstyle on social media

Mohamed Salah shocked the soccer world on Friday after debuting his new look on social media, showing he had cut off his distinctive afro ahead of the summer holiday and the new era at Anfield.

Minnesota United star Reynoso seen in video with bag full of cash and a man with a gun

The Emanuel Reynoso video of him with stacks of cash and a gunman is the latest chapter in his bizarre time with Minnesota United. His spell with the MLS side is likely to come to an end soon as he’s expected to transfer to Liga MX’s Club Tijuana.

Reynoso has caused problems for opposing defenders with 56 goal contributions in 101 appearances with Minnesota since joining in 2020. He’s caused as much trouble off the field as well with several controversies and suspensions.

The latest Emanuel Reynoso video is just another addition to the collection.

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