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...

Italian media make their feelings clear on Scott McTominay after massively important Napoli moment

Italian media have spoken out after Scott McTominay scored a crucial goal for Napoli against Inter Milan on Sunday.

After seven years with the Manchester United senior team, McTominay joined Serie A side Napoli over the summer for a reported fee of £21million, with a potential £4.2m in add-ons.

Since joining the Italian side, the Scottish international has certainly made his mark, impressing in many of his 10 appearances for his new club.

And now, the Italian media have made their feelings about McTominay clear after he scored a crucial goal against Serie A giants Inter Milan on Sunday.

As it stands, the Serie A remains tightly contested at the top of the table with just two points separating Napoli, who are in first, and Juventus, who are currently in sixth, while four teams are tied from second to fifth in the table, each with 25 points.

And as Napoli faced off against fellow title challengers Inter Milan and it was McTominay who stepped up and opened the scoring in the match with a crucial goal.

Reacting to the moment, Italian outlet Gazetta wrote: "Sir Alex Ferguson used to say that if there is a big match, it is impossible for Scott McTominay's name to be missing from the starting lineup.

"Not only is it unthinkable that Scott could be left out, but also that he won't leave his mark as only great champions can do.

"The city is already in love with McTominay, and the passion is reciprocated."

Although Inter later equalised through midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, the shared points kept Napoli atop the Serie A table.

And fans of the Italian club also adore the former United man, as they took to social media to praise the midfielder.

Posting on X, one fan wrote: "Scott McTominay winning Serie A in his first season in Italy is gonna be amazing."

Another added: "He's killing it over in Italy. So happy for him."

While one went as far as to compare him to French icon and World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane, writing: "McTominay moves like Zidane in the Serie A man."

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