Scotland men’s cerebral palsy football team, world champions

Early day motion 645, tabled 22 April 2024 by Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party). Signed by 14 members.

That this House congratulates the Scotland national men’s cerebral palsy football team on winning the International Federation of CP Football World Championship held in Salou, Spain, after beating Northern Ireland 4-0 in the final; notes that Scotland made the final after finishing top of their group at the championships; further congratulates Northern Ireland for also making the final and finishing second in the group; acknowledges the lead role played by Scottish Para-Football in ensuring our national game is open to as many players as possible, including those with physical disabilities; and celebrates yet another example of Scotland’s footballing prowess as the birthplace of modern football.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 9, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 1, Independent 1.