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Ferguson expresses support for injured Gilmour ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:43 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Ferguson expresses support for injured Gilmour ahead of World Cup

Summary

Lewis Ferguson, the Bologna captain, expressed his devastation for close friend and Scotland teammate Billy Gilmour, who has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a knee injury. Gilmour sustained the injury during a friendly match against Curacao last Saturday, leading to his exclusion from the tournament after medical scans. Ferguson, who also faced a similar setback that kept him from Euro 2024, empathized with Gilmour’s situation, highlighting their long-standing friendship and shared experiences. As the Scotland team prepares for their final warm-up match against Bolivia, Ferguson reached out to Gilmour to offer support during this difficult time.

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•Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup due to knee injury.
•Injury occurred during Scotland's friendly win over Curacao.
•Lewis Ferguson shares similar experience from Euro 2024.
•Ferguson offered support as Scotland prepares for Bolivia match.

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7:43 AMYahoo Sports — Ferguson devastated for Gilmour after own finals heartache

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Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson says he's "devastated" and "gutted" for close friend and international team-mate Billy Gilmour after a knee injury ruled the Napoli midfielder out of the World Cup finals. Gilmour sustained the injury during Scotland's friendly win against Curacao last Saturday, with a scan later ruling him out of the tournament. The Bologna captain missed Euro 2024 in Germany through a knee injury, so knows the emotions Gilmour is experiencing.
— Yahoo Sports

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