One night in Miami: The Scotsmen of the apocalypse
BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.
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Key People
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
John Higgins is a Scottish professional snooker player and multiple-time world champion.
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Lamine Yamal is a Spanish professional footballer noted for his talent and potential.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Mahmoud Saber is an Egyptian footballer known for his contributions to his national team.
Mohamed Salah is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays for Liverpool.
Shoja Khalilzadeh is an Iranian professional football player.
Steve Clarke is the head coach of the Scotland national football team.
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BBC Scotland's Scott Mullen paints the scene from Miami as Scotland's World Cup hopes fade.
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