THE Tartan Army has paid tribute to Alex Salmond ahead of Scotland playing Portugal.
We previously told how Scotland fans had organised a one-minute applause before kick-off at Hampden Park on Tuesday evening.
Thousands of supporters could be seen clapping alongside players from both Scotland and Portugal, including Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Salmond died suddenly in North Macedonia on Saturday after suffering a heart attack.
On Tuesday, officials confirmed his body was ready to be returned to Scotland.
The former first minister was known as a keen member of the Tartan Army himself, and joined other Scotland fans in Germany for the Euro 2024 competition over the summer.
Watch the moment fans paid tribute below.
📹 Watch as the Tartan Army pays tribute to Alex Salmond ahead of Scotland's match against Portugal ⚽️👏 pic.twitter.com/VtLlrs74Sa
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