Why does Scotland’s McGinn do goggles celebration?Figure caption, ByScott MullenBBC Sport Scotland in BostonPublished9 minutes agoWhen John McGinn scored Scotland’s first men’s World Cup goal in 28 years in the 1-0 win over Haiti, the Aston Villa midfielder celebrated in customary fashion. Mimicking goggles with his hands turned upside down, the toast of the Tartan Army is raising awareness for his nephew Jack, who needs goggles to play football because of his poor eyesight.McGinn and his goggles have gone worldwide in recent days, with his name ringing out on the streets of Boston and on the Fenway Park bleachers. And the 31-year-old does not want any kids in Scotland – or indeed anywhere – to be put off being themselves, hence his iconic celebration. “It was for the last major tournament when I didn’t score,” McGinn told ITV Sport, when asked for the meaning behind the goggles.McGinn ‘beaming with pride’ – and hopes kids around Scotland are too
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