It now feels like we’re well underway in the World Cup with matches coming thick and fast.
After the USA’s dominating win yesterday (more on that here), attention turns to an exciting fixture list for Saturday. We’ll see the mighty Brazil flex its muscles and watch Scotland return to the World Cup stage for the first time in 28 years.
Scottish fans have been enjoying the run-up to the team’s opener, packing out bars in Boston and singing their way around the city. However, one supporter ha
“I’d say I’m done,” he said when asked whether he’ll miss walking over a marathon every day.
“It has been very surreal, and obviously the support has come in now, and all of that media attention is really ramping up, which makes me so unbelievably proud.
s had to work harder than most to be there and that’s where we’ll start today’s edition.
Now, he’s even on the radar of the Scottish government and was greeted in Boston by hordes of Scotland fans who have flocked to North America this summer.
“But the money is one thing and it’s great because it’s tangible and you can see how much money is getting donated and that’s amazing.
“But a thing I’ll never be able to account for is how many people have listened to this story and it’s made their day, or it’s really inspired them to go and do their own challenge, or to get up out of bed if they’re feeling that way, to go for a walk and try and clear their head. I would like to hope that there have been a few.”
Now that he’s finished, Ferguson’s attention will turn to soccer. He’s going to stay in North America until Scotland’s campaign is over and is looking forward to turning “Walking Craig off” and turning “Party Craig on.”
“Football is a universal language. You kick a football to a young kid, and before you know it, language is not a barrier anymore,” he said, describing his love of the game and the Scotland national team.
Credit – CNN.COM
