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'Not ideal': McTominay had heart shocked 2 days before Scotland's WC opener
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McTominay played Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti just two days after undergoing a cardiac procedure.
Scott McTominay revealed he had to undergo a heart procedure — described as having his heart "shocked" — only two days before Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti. The midfielder played in the match despite the medical intervention, which he acknowledged was not ideal preparation for a major tournament fixture.
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UK timesStrong19 reports from 15 outlets. First reported by Sky Sports, Tue 16:00. The 9 newest are listed here.
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- You are Scotland boss Pocognoli - what would you do?BBC Sport
- Scott McTominay opens up on heart scare and reveals shock treatment before World Cup matchMirror
- Scott McTominay lifts lid on health scare as Scotland hero declares he would NEVER have missed World CupDaily Record
- McTominay reveals heart emergency two days before World CupSky Sport Italia
- I've worked for 20 years to try and play at a World Cup... I was never going to let heart procedure get in the way of my dream, says McTominayMailOnline
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- Scott McTominay doesn't want excuses for dismal Scotland World Cup as he delivers brutally honest verdictDaily Record
- McTominay: "I had to undergo heart defibrillation two days before the World Cup"Diario AS
- Scotland: McTominay reveals electric shock to heart two days before 2026 World CupRMC Sport
- 'Not ideal': McTominay had heart shocked 2 days before Scotland's WC openerESPNThis article
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