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John Souttar honors late brother at World Cup with tribute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:25 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

John Souttar honors late brother at World Cup with tribute

Summary

Scotland defender John Souttar pays tribute to his late brother Aaron, who passed away in 2022 due to motor neurone disease. Both John and his brother Harry are participating in the World Cup, representing Scotland and Australia, respectively. Souttar expressed how proud Aaron would have been to see his brothers compete at the tournament, highlighting their bond strengthened by loss and shared tattoos in memory of Aaron. He emphasized the importance of raising awareness about motor neurone disease, advocating for a cure for future sufferers.

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•John Souttar competes for Scotland in the World Cup.
•Tribute made to Aaron Souttar, who died in 2022.
•Both brothers Harry and John sport tattoos in memory of Aaron.
•Souttar aims to spread awareness about motor neurone disease.
•Their relationship has grown closer following Aaron's death.

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5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Souttar out to make brother proud at World Cup

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Scotland defender John Souttar has paid tribute to his brother Aaron, who died in 2022 aged 42 after a long battle with motor neurone disease. Both John and his brother Harry are at the World Cup, with Scotland and Australia, respectively, and both have tattoos to remember their older brother. "He was an amazing guy," Souttar said.
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