Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 to mark a winning return to the World Cup

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 14 Jun 2026 A scrappy finish by John McGinn allowed Scotland to mark their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0 win over outsiders Haiti. Aston Villa captain McGinn fired in with the aid of a deflection just before the half-hour mark at the Gillette Stadium just outside Boston, which was filled to its 64,000 capacity with a majority of Scottish fans. They have travelled to the United States in large numbers to follow Scotland’s first World Cup campaign since 1998 and were able to celebrate a rare victory at the tournament as they go top of Group C. It is Scotland’s first win at a World Cup since a 2-1 defeat of Sweden in Italy in 1990, and their first victory at any major tournament in 30 years, since Euro 96. Steve Clarke’s team are bidding to make history by reaching the knockout stages, something Scotland have never done at the World Cup. They had to hang on grimly at the end, but the victory puts them on course to get to the last 32, especially as t...

Scott McTominay has arrived in Naples to complete his transfer to Napoli this summer

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has left Manchester to complete a deal with Serie A side Napoli this summer. McTominay, 27 has been linked with a departure from the Old Trafford club all summer, and last summer to be fair, which is happening this time.

The Scotland international was linked to Galatasaray, reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Turkish club. However, that transfer did not materialise. On Sunday, it was reported that Napoli were the destination for McTominay this summer, seeing him move to Naples, Italy.

Napoli initially did not want to pay the €30 million fee United had set on the player this summer, but manager Antonio Conte pushed for the transfer to be completed. Napoli have suffered difficulties in getting transfer across the line with summer, which angered the former Chelsea manager.

Napoli managed to lure McTominay, getting close to United’s desired €30 million fee, which is a win/win for both clubs. McTominay has traveled to Naples to complete his move away from United, which will be a sad departure for him and many United supporters who respected him.

Last season, which became his last season at United, was the best in his career with the midfielder scoring 10 goals and three assists in 43 appearances for the Old Trafford club. McTominay made three appearances for United this season, saying goodbye in a cameo against Brighton.

McTominay was a decent player for United but did not fit the system the club has adopted since Erik ten Hag arrived at the club. I am sure he will do well in Italy and could find his feet in the Serie A and become a star – he could bag a few goals there, which will be great for his profile.

McTominay was a star for Sir Alex Ferguson, him stating that he would be a late developer, which he was. He came through the academy into the first team where he made 255 appearances, scoring 29 goals and eight assists during his career at the Old Trafford club.

I wish McTominay all the best and will be paying attention to the Serie A this season as McTominay seeks to find his feet at the Italian club, who had a mixed start to the season losing 3-0 at Verona but beating Bologna 3-0 at home. Perhaps he will improve them – I wish him well on his new journey.

Written by Paul

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