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Ruth Suter

Rangers fan breaks down in tears as brother hands him surprise ticket to Europa League Final

This is the moment a life-long Rangers fan broke down in tears as his brother handed him a surprise ticket to the Europa League Final.

Gordon Boyle has been reunited with his brother, Steven, in Seville after a long two years apart due to Covid-19.

The duo, both from Milton in Glasgow, haven't seen each other since 2020 as Steven now lives in Australia.

In a heartwarming gesture, the 36-year-old decided to swap his fan zone ticket with his beloved brother so that Steven can see the showpiece final live.

Steven Brown broke down in tears as his brother handed him the ticket (Supplied)

Footage shared with the Daily Record shows Steven in disbelief as Gordon is handed a pass to the biggest Rangers game in over a decade.

Initially, the 35-year-old freezes and covers his mouth before he goes on to well-up in tears and hug his sibling.

Gordon told the Record: "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity and Steven doesn't get to go to any of the Rangers' games as he's all the way in Australia.

"He was so shocked for a while but I woke up to a text from him this morning saying, 'if Carlsberg done brothers, mine would still be better'.

"It made it all worthwhile this morning to see that message.

"I'll be watching the game on TV as he sits in the fan zone - he deserves it. We've travelled all over Europe together to watch Rangers play but Seville will be incredible.

"One of my friends actually got me the ticket for face value, so I'm really grateful to them for doing that for me."

It is the first Scottish side to make a major European Final in 14 years.

Van Bronkhorst's squad face Germany’s Eintracht Frankfurt in the final clash for the cup, which kicks off at 8pm today.

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