“They fill your beaches and drink your beer.”
Scottish newspaper National has published a humorous cover against his eternal enemies, the English, and in favor of the Spanish football team, to whom he entrusts an important task: to beat England in the European Cup final this afternoon. “This is our message to Spain: save us from an English victory, otherwise they will never stop talking about it,” the Scots beg on the front page of the paper.
The image of a newspaper whose editorial line supports Scottish independence has drawn ridicule and criticism in equal measure. With arguments against the mass English tourism that descends on our shores each summer and a scathing critique of its gastronomy, National He tries to convince the Spanish team why they should win this final.
“Every summer they invade your beaches and drink all your beer. They destroy your places. They eat fried breakfasts all day long instead of trying your fine dining. They retire in your towns and use your public services. They don’t even bother to learn the language!” begins the Scots statement at the top of the cover. “It’s time for revenge,” concludes the sweeping message, written in big red letters (of course) and alongside a picture of a spirited Rhodri Fernandes kicking a ball.
Some in England are concerned about the newspaper’s cover, which they have called “blatantly xenophobic.”
Spain and England will face off this Sunday in the men’s Euro 2024 final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany. Spain are unbeaten and have scored the most goals in the tournament. Neither team has ever met in a Euro Cup final. Spain are hoping to take home their fourth Henri Delaunay Trophy, while England will be bringing it to the British Isles for the first time.
Scottish newspaper National has published a humorous cover against his eternal enemies, the English, and in favor of the Spanish football team, to whom he entrusts an important task: to beat England in the European Cup final this afternoon. “This is our message to Spain: save us from an English victory, otherwise they will never stop talking about it,” the Scots beg on the front page of the paper.
The image of a newspaper whose editorial line supports Scottish independence has drawn ridicule and criticism in equal measure. With arguments against the mass English tourism that descends on our shores each summer and a scathing critique of its gastronomy, National He tries to convince the Spanish team why they should win this final.