Watch out Ronaldo! These Scots factory workers are attempting to steal your thunder in a world record seven-a-side game Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By Richard Marsden For The Scottish Daily Mail Published: 10:46, 20 September 2024 | Updated: 10:50, 20 September 2024 e-mail View comments Even the best footballers in the world could not shine on the pitch without spending hours honing their skills. But now a group of Scots factory workers are trying to outshine the likes of Pele , Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo by attempting to set a brand new world record for the beautiful game. The group of mixed ages up to their 50s and somewhat lacking in match-fitness will take part in the 24-hour challenge over the weekend.
And they hope to be joined by around 400 other volunteers to set the world record for the most participants in a seven-a-side game. The marathon effort will kick off on Friday afternoon with players substituted every 10 minutes. Scottish rugby hero Doddie Weir died of MND, now a group of factory workers aim to raise cash to fund research to fight the illness But even then, some will be cocking several hours on the pitch before the record attempt is over.
There will be 10 referees to officiate the game. Staff at the Decorative Door Products (DDP) factory in Hawick decided to organise the event to raise money for MND Scotland after Kendra Law, the wife of long-standing employee James, developed the devastating illness last yea.