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The SPFL has ruled that no away supporters will be permitted at Rangers vs Celtic matches in SPFL competitions for the remainder of the 2026/27 season, following an independent review of crowd disorder at last season’s Scottish Cup quarter‑final. The decision affects a Premier Sports Cup quarter‑final at Ibrox on Sept. 13 and a league game at Celtic Park a week later, with both clubs restricted to home supporters.
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.
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.
Celtic have signed Camilo Duran and face recruitment constraints as they lose Kelechi Iheanacho to Bursaspor. O’Neill says progress on other targets is possible, while Celtic’s summer activity remains limited amid competition from bigger clubs.
The Belgian goalkeeper has spilled a 25-yard shot late in a World Cup quarter-final, allowing Merino to score for Spain. Lammens is receiving backing from Manchester United teammates and staff, who say the setback will strengthen him for the season ahead.
Scottish clubs Hearts, Rangers, Hibernian and Motherwell will learn their European paths after the draws in Nyon. Rangers face Jagellonia Bialystok in the Europa League third qualifying round; Hearts could meet Benfica if they advance from Sturm Graz; Hibs and Motherwell discover potential third-round opponents in the Conference League. The fixtures are two-legged and scheduled in August, with seedings shaping seeds and matchups.
Ukrainian club were in fourth tier in 2021 but, despite war with Russia, will contest European qualifiers for first time
United have already signed two midfielders this window and face injuries and departures that heighten the need for further reinforcements. Several targets are in play, with attention turning to a potential homegrown option as pre-season shows rising balance in midfield.
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.
Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are pursuing aggressive recruitment amid mixed 2025-26 seasons. Spurs have spent club-record sums, chasing European qualification under Roberto De Zerbi, while Chelsea have secured Morgan Rogers and are prepped for further signings as they reshape for a return to Europe.
Spaniard Olid has been appointed to replace Marc Skinner as Manchester United Women’s head coach, four weeks before the 2026-27 WSL season. She arrives from Hearts, where she led the SWPL club to a first league title and domestic final. United have moved to a youth-focused recruitment strategy amid a quiet transfer window.
A wave of new football kit designs is hitting top Scottish and European clubs as the 2026-27 season approaches. BBC Business collects notable releases from AC Milan to Celtic and Wales, with reactions ranging from praise for heritage-inspired designs to criticism of bold, modern looks.
Spaniard Eva Olid has been appointed to lead Manchester United Women after Marc Skinner’s departure. Olid, who led Hearts to their first SWPL title, is tasked with developing homegrown talent and guiding United into a new era of growth.
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.
Kyziridis has left Hearts for a Turkish club after 42 appearances, six goals and 11 assists last season. The transfer, pegged at around £1.7m, is being finalised as Hearts cashes in on a homegrown talent who arrived on a free last summer.
Rangers have struggled at the start of the Derek McInnes era, with mixed results in domestic and European fixtures. The team is chasing improvement after a difficult run that has left them trailing Celtic in the league and facing a pivotal return leg in Europe.
Paris Saint-Germain has beaten Aston Villa 2-1 in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened, Villa teenager Brian Madjo levelled, and Desire Doue scored the winner after a VAR review awarded the goal. Somali referee Omar Artan, controversially denied a US World Cup visa, officiated the match.
Scotland has named Sebastien Pocognoli as its new head coach, succeeding Steve Clarke. Pocognoli, a 39-year-old former Belgium international, has led Union Saint-Gilloise to a Belgian title and most recently managed Monaco. His appointment signals a shift to a front-foot, high-press style and aims to build on Clarke’s foundations.
Police investigations into the May Celtic title celebrations disorder have led to multiple arrests across Glasgow and surrounding areas. Investigations continue as officers say they will bring more suspects to justice following clashes that left officers injured and members of the public hospitalised.
The Scottish FA has identified the Belgian coach, Pocognoli, as the preferred choice to replace Derek McInnes as Scotland manager. Pocognoli guided Union Saint-Gilloise to a historic Belgian title in 2024-25, and is seen as the first foreign boss for Scotland since Vogts. Clarke has stepped down after Scotland’s World Cup group exit.
James Penrice has joined Rangers on loan from AEK Athens after playing for Hearts last season, with Tuur Rommens sidelined. He debuts for the Ibrox club against St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup, providing competition on the left and a potential boost for manager Derek McInnes.
Hibs have taken a major step toward the league phase of the Europa Conference League after a disciplined goalless first leg against Gent in Ghent. Elding’s saved penalty keeps the tie alive ahead of the return at Easter Road.
The Scottish FA has appointed a new head coach, Pocognoli, who is notably younger than most international managers. He aims to implement a high-press, possession-forward style, signaling a shift from the previous approach. The move is a high-risk, high-buzz decision as Scotland look to qualify for major tournaments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.