Figo backing for Ireland-Scotland Euro bid

SCOTLAND and Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2008 has been boosted by the backing of former World Footballer of the Year Luis Figo, according to bid director John Henderson.

Figo was part of the Real Madrid side which won the Champions League final at Hampden Park in May and he threw his backing behind the joint bid with Ireland ahead of Portugal’s friendly with Scotland last night.

The midfield maestro is just one of a number of high-profile names in the game who would like to see Scotland and Ireland’s bid to host the tournament given the green light - Alex Ferguson and Kenny Dalglish have already added their support.