The former Liverpool star Andy Robertson met Brazil goalkeeper and ex‑team‑mate Alisson on the opposite side of the pitch at the World Cup
Andy Robertson and Alisson
The pair spent years together at Liverpool
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Andy Robertson and Alisson shared a touching moment after Scotland's 3-0 World Cup defeat to Brazil in Miami. It was the first time the pair had been reunited since Robertson left Liverpool at the end of the season to join Tottenham on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract.
It was a bruising night for Scotland, who finished third in Group C and now rely on other results to reach the round of 32. Brazil struck early, with Scott McKenna's error gifting Vinicius Junior the opener inside 10 minutes, before the winger added a second on the stroke of half‑time.
Manchester United's Matheus Cunha wrapped up the scoring, firing in Brazil's third as they claimed top spot on goal difference despite finishing level on seven points with Morocco.
Later, Group A results only deepened Scotland's troubles, with South Africa's surprise 1-0 win over South Korea worsening their position in the third‑place rankings.
The African nation began the evening bottom of the group, but their victory secured a place in the next round for the first time in their history. The result pushed Scotland down to seventh in the third‑place teams.
Robertson approached Alisson at full‑time, and the pair shared a warm embrace.
Andy Robertson and Alisson
Alisson faced each other in the World Cup
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They chatted briefly before Alisson appeared to wave up toward a member of Robertson's family in the stands.
While it may have been Robertson and Alisson's first outing on different sides of the pitch, that will now become a regular occurrence in the Premier League.
Robertson spent nine years at Anfield, making 378 appearances and scoring 14 goals while providing 69 assists from left‑back.
The Scotland captain was a central figure in a side that collected a haul of major honours, including two Premier League titles and the Champions League.
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