Scotland's John McGinn has spoken out about the inspiration behind his iconic goggles celebration during the World Cup. The Aston Villa midfielder scored Scotland's first men's World Cup goal in 28 years in the 1-0 win over Haiti, and his customary celebration has gone viral worldwide.
However, what many fans may not know is that McGinn's goggles celebration is not just about having a fun and quirky moment. It's actually a meaningful gesture inspired by his nephew Jack, who suffers from poor eyesight and needs goggles to play football with his friends.
Speaking to ITV Sport, McGinn explained that he wants to raise awareness for young kids with vision impairment, and to encourage them to be themselves without fear of being teased. He also revealed that many parents have got in touch with him to say that his celebration has inspired their children to have their eyes tested.
McGinn, who has been open about his own regrets of teasing other kids for wearing glasses in his youth, said that he hopes his celebration will bring awareness to the issue and inspire other young kids to be confident in their own skin.
The 31-year-old midfielder's message is clear: he wants to use his platform to make a positive impact on the lives of young fans with vision impairment.