The Boston Red Sox publicly acknowledge the impact of Scotland’s “Tartan Army” following a visit to Fenway Park during the June 14 period. In a letter to the Scottish Football Association (Scottish FA), the Major League Baseball club thanks the travelling Scotland supporters for leaving what it describes as an unforgettable mark on both the team and the city. The reports say that thousands of Scotland fans were in Boston for the World Cup and that many set aside time away from football to attend the Red Sox game.

Across the coverage, the central details are consistent: the Tartan Army’s presence at Fenway Park is credited with creating a notable atmosphere, and the Red Sox formally convey appreciation to Scotland’s governing football body. The correspondence is presented as a gesture of gratitude and recognition of the supporters’ time and enthusiasm while in Boston for the World Cup.