BOSTON'S love affair with Scotland looks set to continue after reports emerged that the New England Patriots are interested in bringing an NFL game to Scotland.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft has "made it known" to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that the Patriots would be interested in playing a game in Scotland in the coming years, according to the Boston Globe.
If it were to happen, it would mark the first time Scotland has ever hosted a regular-season NFL fixture.
The news comes after Scotland supporters made a huge impression on Boston during their stay in the city, packing out Fenway Park baseball stadium and reportedly drinking the city dry.
The NFL has increasingly played overseas in recent years, with nine international games already scheduled for the 2026 season.
Countries including England, Germany, Ireland, Brazil, Mexico and Spain have all hosted games, while NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has spoken of his desire to further expand the league's global reach.
Scotland has never hosted an NFL game, but the new relationship between the Tartan Army and Bostonians could strengthen the case for taking a game to Scotland.
The Tartan Army have embraced American sporting culture during their trip to the United States, bringing a party atmosphere to two games at Boston's Fenway Park and a Miami Marlins fixture in Florida.
Scotland fans are now in Miami and locals have already warmed to their antics, with a the city's police commissioner even giving supporters the green light to place their famous traffic cones on top of statues.
While the Tartan Army has now headed south to cheer on Steve Clarke's side against Brazil in Miami, it remains likely that Scotland could soon return to New England. Should Scotland reach the last 32 of the tournament, they have a 70% chance of playing in Boston on Monday, 29 June.
