The Upcoming European Football Championship Competition - Scottish national team receives recognition in Bavaria: McGinn performs dance.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen greeted Scotland, the first German Euro 2020 rival, with a warm welcome. The Scottish squad, led by their national coach Steve Clarke, experienced enthusiastic fan support on Sunday night in this area of Werdenfelser Land. Surprisingly, midfielder John McGinn from Aston Villa even performed a spontaneous Schuhplattler dance to the accordion music. Spectators had already amassed in front of the hotel when the team, which included Andy Robertson from FC Liverpool and midfielder Scott McTominay from Manchester United, arrived.
A Gingerbread Heart for Clarke
As soon as the team landed at Munich Airport, Clarke and his players were received on the tarmac with a friendly greeting, including from State Chancellor Florian Herrmann. Clarke was presented with a generous gingerbread heart bearing the inscription "Welcome to Munich". The entourage then proceeded to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Euro 2020 bus. "Bavaria is a sports-loving, welcoming nation, and looks forward to welcoming guests from all over the world," shared Herrmann.
The team is staying in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, close to the training grounds. The first mayor Elisabeth Koch commented to the German Press Agency, "We are overjoyed to host the Scottish national team. This squad was my top choice between Scotland and Wales, and we are truly ecstatic that the Scottish team opted for Garmisch-Partenkirchen."
A Public-Viewing Party on Friday
To celebrate the opening match against Germany on June 14th, a large public viewing party is scheduled in the Kurpark. Organizers hope for a great turnout of Scottish fans. In the designated viewing area, no special security measures will be put in place. As Koch expressed, "The Scottish fans are known for their kindness and humor, so no additional measures are needed. However, we'll guarantee a peaceful environment around the team's hotel."
