Scottish top-flight club based in Aberdeen with uninterrupted top-flight status since election
Scottish Cup semi-finalists are decided after a set of quarter-finals. Rangers face Aberdeen, while Hibernian meet Hearts in other ties. The weekend of Oct 31–Nov 1 hosts the semis at Hampden, with finals on Dec 13.
Rangers have secured a 3-0 win over Celtic in the Old Firm derby, with Dan Neil scoring twice and Nicolas Raskin adding a late finish. The result cements Rangers’ dominance in the 90 minutes and keeps them in a strong position in the league race.
Sebastien Pocognoli is naming his first Scotland squad as head coach, with a focus on integrating seven uncapped players and preparing a younger, attacking side. The camp in La Manga precedes fixtures against Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia, as the team aims to rebuild after the World Cup and push for Nations League results.
Rangers will warm up for their first competitive match under Derek McInnes with a friendly against West Ham United at Ibrox on July 26. The game is part of a busy pre-season schedule that also includes an Austrian training camp before the Europa League third qualifying round.
Rangers focus on strengthening ahead of the new season as multiple targets are linked. John Souttar and Danilo remain in transfer talks, while clubs in Scotland, England and abroad monitor a range of players from the Ibrox squad.
Rangers are targeting Vanja Dragojevic from Partizan Belgrade for around £4m, with Tromso’s Jens Hjerto-Dahl also on the radar, as Derek McInnes builds a more rounded squad ahead of the new season. Aberdeen sign Marius Muller and Celtic eye new winger targets while Celtic, Hearts, and Dundee United plan their next moves.
The independent review into March’s Old Firm clash has highlighted near-misses, planning failures, and a call for stronger sanctions and accountability for clubs. Hearings are set for August 13 as the SFA publishes its findings.
Hearts trail 4-0 after the first leg in Austria but have moved to strengthen their squad as they bid to overturn the deficit in the second leg. Keeper Schwolow is departing for Mainz while new signings prepare for their Tynecastle bow.
Celtic are pursuing Mika Baur for a reported 4m fee as Daizen Maeda edges toward a move to Ipswich Town. Personal terms have been agreed with Baur, while Ipswich are negotiating for Maeda and other Celtic targets attract interest across Europe.
Benfica leads 6-0 at half-time, extending to a 6-1 final in the first leg, as Hearts are overwhelmed in Lisbon. Benfica dominates with early goals and set-pieces, leaving Hearts facing an uphill second leg in Edinburgh. Vrancken laments poor defending and calls for composure in the return.
Benfica have overwhelmed Hearts 6-1 in Lisbon, but Hearts forward momentum is the focus as the tie ends 7-2 on aggregate. The Edinburgh side now faces a Conference League route via Rapid Vienna while Benfica progress in Europe.
Liverpool has green-lit personal terms with Bradley Barcola as talks over a fee with PSG continue. Arsenal is pursuing Vinicius Jr. alternatives, while Rodri could move to Barcelona or Real Madrid. United and Newcastle are negotiating left-back options. The transfer window remains unsettled as clubs refine targets.
The Scottish FA has appointed Tony Docherty as Under-21 head coach with Steven Naismith as his assistant. The move aligns the youth pathway with the senior team as Sebastien Pocognoli takes charge of the senior squad. The pair will lead the Under-21s initially, with plans to rotate coaches across age groups and support club growth and Talent ID initiatives.
Families in the UK have reworked childcare this summer by sharing duties among households, turning a potential dead zone into a live, communal approach. Parents report calmer weeks, kids bonding through unstructured play, and a model that could reshape working-family balance.
Celtic has collapsed from a 4-0 aggregate lead to a 5-4 loss in Linz, exiting the Champions League playoff. Manager Martin O’Neill has taken responsibility, while players defend the team as they face a costly European setback.
Northern Ireland clubs face a potential loss of a European slot as Larne exits and Rangers miss out; the play-off system and finances come under scrutiny, with implications for coefficients and domestic competition this season.
France winger Barcola has joined Liverpool on a five-year deal from PSG for about £106m, with reports of a potential rise to £123m. He wears number 29 and aims to help Liverpool win the Premier League as they rebuild under Andoni Iraola, following Mohamed Salah's departure.
Lawrence Shankland delivers a pivotal double in a 2-1 win for Rangers at Falkirk, cementing his early-season form and easing transfer deadline jitters around Nicolas Raskin and Kim Min‑Su as the club presses on with new signings.
Celtic and Rangers will meet in the Premier Sports Cup quarter‑final at Ibrox with no away supporters, following an independent review into crowd disorder at last season’s Scottish Cup quarter‑final. The SPFL has also ruled out away allocations for all SPFL matches between the clubs this season.
Arsenal and Chelsea share a 2-2 draw as Ødegaard’s late goal helps Arsenal avoid defeat; Havertz and Tzolis feature with flurries of midfield and attack, while Chelsea’s defending is questioned.
Motherwell’s Zlatan Johansson has stayed with the club until at least January 2027 after a disrupted pre-season due to a jaw injury. He has netted twice and provided two assists in 11 appearances this season as manager Johansson says the squad is in good shape and focused on building fitness and team relationships during the upcoming fixtures.