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SFA in talks with Boston officials over holding a biennial friendly match
The SFA is in discussions with officials in Boston to establish a regular friendly football match involving the Scottish national team. The talks follow strong cultural and economic ties formed when thousands of Scotland fans visited the city during the World Cup.
The Scottish Football Association is actively discussing a biennial friendly match to be held in Boston, aiming to maintain bonds established when an estimated 25,000 Scotland fans visited the city for World Cup matches. Further talks are scheduled with a delegation of Massachusetts state senators. State lawmakers have been supportive of the concept, with the Massachusetts Senate voting unanimously for a proposal to build on the cultural exchange and support economic development. While talks are still at an early stage, the SFA is also in advanced negotiations with Massachusetts businesses regarding investment in Scottish football.
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