Broadcaster issues apology on live TV as drunk Scotland fans take over Miami

An American TV channel was forced to apologise after a worse for wear Scotland fan swore a live broadcast.

The Tartan Army are in Miami to face Brazil in their third and final World Cup group game, as they aim to reach the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time ever.

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The Tartan party continues in Florida

And just as they did when taking over Boston for their first two matches against Haiti and Morocco, the Tartan Army are having the time of their lives in Florida.

Some of them might be enjoying themselves a bit too much, though – just ask WPLG Miami presenter Kacy Hintz.

Hintz was reporting from LoanDepot Park, home stadium of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins.

Hordes of Scots were expected to be in attendance for the Marlins’ game against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday, with Hintz taking the chance to interview some of them live on air.

“Honestly, it’s been absolutely incredible,” said one supporter of their World Cup experience so far.

“The people of America have been wonderful, so welcoming to us. It’s been an absolute joy to be part of the World Cup again, finally, after 28 years.”

But not all of their vox pops were quite that clean, with one particularly pumped-up member of the Tartan Army chiming in: “We love Miami. Up the f****** Scotland!” And immediately saying sorry.

Hintz later referred back to that moment, apologising to viewers for the foul language they’d just heard.

“We do apologise, folks, of course, for a couple of drunks here,” she said. “These folks have been drinking all day.”

Drinking the town dry

The Scots have certainly shown themselves to be fond of a good old knees-up at the country’s first World Cup since 1998.

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Earlier in the tournament, a number of Boston bars reported that they had completely run out of beer.

Steve Clarke’s Scotland are preparing for, on paper, their toughest assignment of the finals yet.

Having beaten Haiti 1-0 for their first World Cup win since 1990, they will likely need a result against five-time world champions Brazil if they’re to make it through to the Round of 32.

Scotland hunting history

Speaking ahead of the game, captain Andy Robertson urged Scotland to do something historic. He told reporters: “It’s one that we look forward to. We are playing against a massive country, the most iconic in World Cups, obviously most decorated.

“But it also gives us an opportunity to achieve our dreams as well. We want to achieve history for our little country. We have an opportunity to do that tomorrow night.”

Scotland vs Brazil kicks off at 11pm BST, with Morocco taking on Haiti at the same time in the other Group C game.