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Hibernian FC have dismissed Dave Gray as head coach after six Premiership fixtures. John Potter takes interim charge for Saturday’s game against Aberdeen as the club undergoes an international break and seeks a fresh start.
Celtic is facing a busy spell after a poor European start and league struggles. Debutants and rotation shape upcoming fixtures; Kasper Hogh and Camilo Duran face questions over form and role as the team prepares for Rangers and Ferencvaros clashes.
The 35-year-old Townsend has avoided serious injury after a pitch roller collided with him while warming up before a Thai League 1 match for PT Prachuap. He later appeared as a substitute in a 3-0 win at Pattani, and joked on social media about Stoke City's away fixtures.
Bruno Fernandes and co. see off Leeds United in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in the first Gaelic Games stadium game since 2009. The match ends amid fan invasions and a late crossbar hit as Mazraoui secures the win in the shootout.
Martin O’Neill has undergone a small procedure and is recovering at home. Shaun Maloney is coordinating training as Celtic prepare for their next match; a final call on the manager’s involvement will be made in the coming days.
Celtic has moved ahead in their Champions League play-off after a 3-0 first leg in Glasgow, with Nygren and Durán scoring and Duran adding a third. LASK created chances; Celtic are in a strong position for the return leg in Linz.
West Ham has signed Israel international Solomon for about £5m with add-ons as they rebuild after relegation. He is set to improve the attack while the club targets immediate promotion back to the Premier League. Public reaction includes online backlash over his Israel advocacy, but fans hope his footballing impact will be decisive.
A three-part Netflix series on Jose Mourinho examines a career marked by spectacular highs and ferocious rivalries. While the director highlights personal vulnerability, reviewers say the documentary covers only part of Mourinho’s story, leaving tactical details and early life largely unexplored.
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.
El Mala has extended his contract with Cologne to 2031, retaining the No. 10 jersey amid transfer talk. He confirmed his commitment, saying he aims to build on last season’s 13 goals and five assists as the club hopes to fend off interest from Dortmund and others.
Paris Saint‑Germain has moved its Ligue 1 opener against Rennes to Roazhon Park after declaring the Parc des Princes pitch unsafe following a scorching summer. The club has also completed major summer sales — including Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye in high‑value deals — and has generated roughly €400m from departures while recruiting selectively.
West Ham has said it is aware that some travelling supporters sang an anti‑Palestine chant about new signing Manor Solomon during the 2-2 draw at Burnley. The club has appealed for supporters not to repeat the song ahead of its first home Championship match and stressed it will not tolerate discrimination at matches.
Larne is eliminated after conceding a late penalty in extra-time to Invermen following a 2-0 lead, with Montel Gibson sent off and controversy around a handball in the dying stages.
Celtic has built a commanding 3-0 lead over LASK Linz after the first leg of the Champions League play-off. The second leg at the Raiffeisen Arena will determine whether they advance to the league phase or drop into the Europa League.
Fifa has shelved the Forward Enterprise plan amid fierce opposition from UEFA and other bodies. Ceferin calls for Infantino to quit; EU associations warn against selling football to private investors. The plan is dead, but governance tensions persist as Infantino seeks support ahead of a potential fourth term.
Moise Zirkzee is eyeing a temporary exit from Manchester United ahead of the transfer deadline, with Fiorentina leading the race on a season-long loan that includes an option to buy. Juventus and Aston Villa are also linked, but United have not ruled out keeping the forward if a suitable offer does not emerge. The talks are ongoing as deadlines loom.
Fernandes has broken the Premier League assists record with 21 assists and scored nine goals as Manchester United finish third. Shaw has top-scored for City with 21 goals as they win the Women’s Super League. The awards are decided by the Football Writers’ Association and PFA, with additional honours for players across Arsenal, City and United. The teams also celebrate multiple winners and a host of youth awards.
Multiple Champions League playoff ties have produced tense finishes, with Sabah overturning a late deficit against Hapoel Beersheva to reach the group stage; other ties see Glimt and Celtic maintaining leads as Monaco prepares the draw.
Celtic have surrendered a four-goal aggregate lead to LASK Linz, crashing to a 5-1 defeat in Linz and losing Champions League group-stage progression. The comeback keeps Celtic in European football via the Europa League, while coaching staff face scrutiny over squad depth and defensive resilience.
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.
English clubs Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace are set for European action this season after the Europa League draw placed them in pots with Juventus, Milan and Olympiacos among others. The field features Celtic, Real Sociedad and Marseille as the tournament grows more competitive. The draw determines fixtures for the group phase, with teams facing two from each of four pots and hosting half the matches.
Hearts have qualified for the Conference League play-off after a dramatic 2-2 draw with Rapid Vienna, then winning 4-3 on penalties. A red card to Tomas Magnusson forced a reshuffle, with Pierre Kabore and Calvin Miller delivering equaliser and stoppage-time drama. Beau Reus saved twice in the shoot-out as Hearts advance.
The Champions League league phase draw has placed PSG, Bayern, Real Madrid and others into eight-match groups for the 2026–27 campaign, with fixtures kicking off in September 2026 and Madrid hosting the final on 5 June 2027. Arsenal and Liverpool face stern tests as they bid to advance to the knockout rounds.
The Scottish FA has imposed sanctions on Celtic and Rangers following crowd trouble at last season’s quarter-final. Both clubs must play next home Scottish Cup fixtures behind closed doors and pay 100,000 to the away team. The rulings reference the Blackbourne Report and warn of potential further penalties if disorder recurs.
Eight teams face an extensive Europa and Conference League schedule as the new season begins, with Bournemouth and Sunderland among the highlights, including ties against Milan and Real Sociedad and a return to European competition for Palace and Celtic.
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.
The government has announced a regenerative approach to integrate young players into big clubs has paid off as Sesko scores on his first full start of the season in United’s 4-0 win over Sabah in the Champions League. He says patience paid off and that joining United feels right after a year of adjustment.
Shankland has suffered a hamstring tear recurrence and will be out for several weeks to months, with scans to decide on surgery. Rangers assess options as Pocognoli’s squad faces upcoming fixtures and international duties.
Former West Ham and Czech Republic goalkeeper Ludek Mikloško has died at the age of 64 after a battle with cancer. He is remembered for his late-1990s heroics, including a 1995 “siege” against Manchester United, and for his long association with West Ham and Baník Ostrava. West Ham will honor him at upcoming fixtures.
A derby week collision has NYCFC facing Red Bulls after a key win. Ferne1ndez Mercau has chosen to stay with NYCFC as he pursues his next goal: a spot with the Argentina national team. Tottenham, meanwhile, are navigating Richarlisons uncertain future as he remains sidelined amid contract talks and failed moves. Nygren insists he will stay at Celtic as interest cools.
Celtic confirms Danny McGrain, the club’s former right-back and a Scotland great, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He is 76 and remains in good spirits, with family and the Celtic community offering support. The club is open with supporters about his condition, after years of service in coaching and off-field roles.
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.
Germany has named a 44-man squad split into two groups for Nations League fixtures in September and October. The move marks Jurgen Klopp’s first squad since taking over, with several debutants and notable omissions shaped by fitness and strategy.
Celtic has started the Europa League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Ferencvaros, exposing defensive fragility, midfield inefficiency, and a disjointed attack. The defeat follows a 3-0 loss to Rangers and sets a tense backdrop for the Old Firm clash this weekend.