Scottish soccer fans descend on Boston for World Cup, setting record alcohol sales.
Thousands of Scottish fans, known as the Tartan Army, arrived in Boston for Scotland's first World Cup appearance since 1998. Following their team's 1-0 victory over Haiti, fans consumed record quantities of alcohol at local bars, with some establishments reporting sales tripling St. Patrick's Day levels. A new state law allowed 144 Boston establishments to extend hours through July 31.
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3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The right-leaning outlets celebrate the Tartan Army's patriotic display and economic boost, while The Hill offers a straight report on the record-breaking revelry.
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“Scottish World Cup fans are drinking Boston dry”
“Boston Has Fully Embraced The Tartan Army Takeover”
“World Cup Revelry: Scottish Soccer Fans Outdo Boston's Irish and Drink the City Dry”
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