Scottish footballer, Brentford full-back, Scotland international
Scotland has drawn 0-0 with Slovenia in Ljubljana under new boss Sebastien Pocognoli. The new system produced a tighter second half, with debutants Stephen Welsh and Robbie Ure making their mark and Oli McBurnie coming close to a winner before Oblak denied him.
Scotland has been eliminated from the World Cup after finishing third in Group C with three points and a -3 goal difference, ending any hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds. The outcome follows a 3-0 defeat by Brazil and earlier results against Haiti and Morocco. The door remains open for other routes to advancement through third-place standings in the broader group stage.
Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from professional football at 43, ending a 25-year career that featured Hearts, Sunderland, Celtic, 84 Scotland caps and multiple comebacks from serious injuries. He leaves a legacy as one of Scotland’s most trusted goalkeepers and a beloved Tynecastle icon.
Sunderland earns a point at Brentford as Enzo Le Fée converts a late penalty after a tense clash, overturning an earlier Brentford lead. The game features tactical changes at half-time and notable substitutions from both sides.