The day Scottish football could feel good about itself

SNS Scott Mullen BBC Sport Scotland

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Scottish football fans could be forgiven for glancing out the window to make sure the sky is still blue. Well, grey.

Out of a men's Euros last year with a whimper, not even at this year's women's event, and a club game with a co-efficient dropping through the floor.

Yeah, Scottish football has drama, but sometimes, it's not very easy.

But, Thursday 7 August, 2025 is the day it all changed.

It's the day Our Wee Bit Hill and Glen was rewarded with two Ballon d'Or nominees - one man, one woman - then followed it up with a pair of non Old Firm sides going away in Europe and delivering two heroic results.

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Martin Boyle celebrates at ful

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