Scottish international goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest
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.
Dinamo Zagreb have defeated FC Kauno Žalgiris 5-0 in the Croatian capital, with McKenna scoring and helping Zagreb solidify their lead in the tie. The 29-year-old defender, who has been linked with Rangers, has featured prominently in Europe this season as Zagreb push towards the play-off round.
LAFC has stretched its undefeated run as Bouanga and Martinez score in a 3-1 win; Son shines for LAFC with a brace, while Sporting Kansas City exits with losses. LAFC is now level on points atop the Western Conference.
Scotland has reshaped its Nations League squad under new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. Kristi Montgomery earns a first senior call-up after progressing through Blackburn Rovers’ ranks, joining a mix of recalled veterans and new faces as the team prepares for matches against Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia.
Kieron Bowie scores a seven-minute opener and Scotland seal a 2-0 win in North Macedonia, with John McGinn converting a late penalty. Scotland go top of Nations League Group B1 on four points ahead of Slovenia visit. Scott McKenna is sent off late, but the result marks a strong start under new manager Pocognoli.