Paddy Power have released a hilarious video of Scotland legend’s comically declaring their long-held love for Spain ahead of Sunday’s Euro 2024 final.
England qualified for a second consecutive European Championship final by beating the Netherlands on Wednesday and will meet Spain in the Berlin silverware-showdown.
The Three Lions have a golden opportunity to avenge their final defeat in the competition three years ago – a fate most Scotland fans don’t want to see happen.
Scotland’s Euro 2024 journey ended in a limp group stage exit as they slumped to a heavy defeat against Germany, drawing with Switzerland and losing to Hungary.
Victory will earn England’s current crop of stars legendary status in British sporting history and Paddy Power couldn’t miss out on the opportunity to rile Three Lions supporters less than 48 hours before the big match.
England have a golden opportunity to lift a first major honour since 1966 in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final
Former Scotland player Alan Brazil was part of a new Paddy Power sketch ahead of the Euro 2024 final
Former Scotland players Alan Brazil, Pat Nevin and Charlie Nicholas all featured in the viral sketch and showcasing their newfound Spanish identities.
talkSPORT host, Brazil, opens the video explaining: ‘We have been a joy to watch this tournament. Exciting, dynamic, best football we have played since 2012. I’m not talking about Scotland,’ he says while wearing a Spain top.
Former Arsenal and Celtic striker Nicholas donned a bullfighting matador outfit while watering his plants and jokingly insisted that being Spanish is ‘in his blood’.
Pat Nevin hilariously displays a bowl of potato smiley faces that he refers to as ‘tapas’
Meanwhile, Nevin discussed his love for Spain while preparing a platter of tapas dishes, labelling a plate of potato smiley faces as ‘patas bravas’.
The joke video highlighted the passionate rivalry between England and Scottish football supporters that has long stood the test of time across a host of competive sports.
Most fans saw the light-hearted nature of the comedy act with one post on X stating in response: ‘It’s called a joke guys. Paddy Power have been doing this for years now. At least they show some personality.’
Another added: ‘This is what football rivalry is all about. They won’t want us to win we don’t want them to win. Without rivalry and banter football isn’t the same. And when we win we can point and laugh.’
