In Scotland’s return to the World Cup after 28 years, it faces an adversary also in need of a comeback: Brazil. The five-time champion may have charmed the world over the decades, but now finds itself in a bit of a dry spell, thirsty for a sixth victory.
Caught in the middle is Malcolm McLean, 77, a physical representation of the sporting connection between the nations.
“My standard uniform is my Brazil top and my kilt,” he said.
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McLean’s love for the Beautiful Game is divided between the two nations by blood: His grandfather was responsible for introducing Brazilians to the short, quick-passing game for which they would come to be famous.
