Authorities urged to keep pubs open late

THE Scottish Government will work with licensing boards to make sure football fans can “enjoy the celebration” during Scotland’s World Cup games next year, a minister has said.

- BY NEIL POORAN

The men’s national team will have their first fixture against Haiti on June 14, with kickoff at 2am UK time. There will be late-night finishes for their other group-stage matches, which both begin at 11pm.

It means Scotland fans face the prospect of pubs closing before the final whistle blows.