Minute's applause to be held at Hampden following death of Alex Salmond

The former first minister died after suffering a massive heart attack in North Macedonia around 3.40pm local time on Saturday.

Minute’s applause to be held at Hampden prior to Scotland game following death of Alex SalmondSNS Group

Scotland supporters are to hold a minute’s applause before Tuesday’s match against Portugal following the death of Alex Salmond.

The former first minister died after suffering a massive heart attack in North Macedonia around 3.40pm local time on Saturday.

The 69-year-old was taking part in a youth cultural and diplomatic event in the city of Ohrid.

Salmond was having lunch with other delegates, including Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh, chair of the Alba Party, when he suddenly fell back in his chair.

Emergency services were called and CPR was carried out, however Mr Salmond passed away.

Veteran Tory David Davis, who was a friend of the Alba Party leader, has led calls for the RAF to step in to repatriate Salmond’s body.

The Scottish Government is in talks with the Foreign Office over the repatriation of his body.

On Tuesday, the Scottish Football Association (SFA) confirmed a minute’s applause will take place prior to kick off.

Steve Clarke’s side take on Cristiano Ronaldo and co in the Nations League on Tuesday after defeat to Croatia on Saturday.

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