Craig Ferguson from Paisley trekked an incredible 1000 miles, travelling solo through six countries on route to the Bavarian capital in June of this year.
A Tartan Army fan who trekked from Glasgow to Munich for the Euros has been nominated for FIFA's best fan of the year award.
The Record reports that last week the football supporter was nominated alongside just two other fans for The Best FIFA Fan Award 2024 - which the global football organisation say "recognises that supporters across the globe help make the beautiful game exactly that". Craig left from Hampden Park in May and arrived to a guard of honour and the world’s media before spending the following weeks watching football and drinking with the Tartan Army.
"I feel with this nomination, not only am I representing myself but representing the whole nation, showcasing the kind-hearted and warm nature that so many complimented us for in the summer.
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