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Rangers have maintained a six-match league winning run, moving top of the Scottish Premiership after a 3-0/3-1 victory over Kilmarnock. Naderi has starred in attack, while Shankland and Chermiti remain sidelined. Hearts deliver a 5-0 win, and Celtic face pressure as title race tightens.
Hearts are five points off Celtic with Wouter Vrancken guiding a rebuild after a near-miss last season. Bosses have reshaped the squad and the club remains optimistic about a first league crown since 1960, despite stiff competition from the Old Firm.
Rangers have moved to the top of the Scottish Premiership after a 3-0 first-half lead against Kilmarnock. The visitors battled back in a tense second half, with Nady Naderi and Kevin Kelsy sealing the win before a late Kilmarnock goal. Hearts also win 5-0, reinforcing momentum across the league.
Supporters clash with Celtic leadership as protests at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship escalate tensions between the club and Dermot Desmond. Celtic fans deny involvement in balaclava incidents while criticizing governance and vowing protests to press for accountability.
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.
Liverpool's pre-season form continues as a substitution for Jeremie Frimpong signals overload rather than injury, with the Reds equal to a 2-2 draw after a dominant first half. The side now prepares for matches against Monaco and Como before the season opener at Newcastle.
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 have retained the UEFA Super Cup after Déziré Doué's 61st-minute strike, awarded following a VAR review, beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring before 17-year-old Brian Madjo levelled for Villa on his competitive debut, becoming the youngest scorer in the fixture's history.
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.
Penrice has joined Rangers on a deal that will bolster their left-back options after Tuur Rommens’ injury. The 27-year-old former Hearts player returns to Scottish football from Greek champions AEK Athens, with a debut likely against St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup. The move includes an option to buy and is subject to international clearance.
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.
Celtic have navigated a tricky period as Yang Hyun-jun heads to the Asian Games and Kasper Hogh and Tierney return from injury. Duran and Mheuka are stepping up, with Osmand returning next month as O’Neill aims to preserve title prospects while juggling squad depth.
The Scotsman reports Souttar is seeking a move from Rangers as several European windows remain open, with manager McInnes saying the 29-year-old could leave if a suitable opportunity materialises. Newcastle-style contingency underlines the broader transfer strategy across clubs this summer.
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.
Hearts and Hibs reach the Scottish League Cup semi-final after tense victories; Vrancken’s Hearts aim to extend unbeaten run and deny rivals a chance at glory as the Edinburgh derby adds spice to the Hampden clash.
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.
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.
Celtic’s 74-year-old manager has hinted he will reflect on his position after back-to-back Old Firm defeats and a European setback. Celtic’s financial results show a heavy revenue drop and a loss, prompting the club to reaffirm support for O’Neill as it plots the season’s domestic and Europa League aims.
The SPFL has reduced ticket allocations for Aberdeen and warned Celtic and Rangers following incidents at recent cup ties. Police injuries were reported and appeals and hearings are set as clubs contest sanctions amid ongoing investigation into the events.
Scotland Under-21s have defeated Azerbaijan 5-2 in a high‑tempo, attacking display as they bid to mirror the senior side’s style. Despite the victory, a Czechia win earlier in the day means qualification for the playoff is no longer possible. Curtis supplied four assists while Barney Stewart scored twice, with Wilson, Fletcher and Wales also on target.
Disruptions surrounding Celtic Football Club have intensified following tennis-ball protests aimed at Dermot Desmond at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in St Andrews. Celtic condemns the act and cuts ties with the Celtic Fans Collective, while supporters groups push back and vow further action.
Celtic overturn a 7-1 deficit to beat Rangers 5-4 in the Tennent’s Sixes final after a dramatic day-two comeback. Mulgrew celebrates wildly; Hayes suffers a foot injury but continues playing as Celtic clinches the trophy.
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has reaffirmed his commitment to the club after a brief period of reflection following a rough spell. He has signalled his intention to push for the league title despite a challenging run of results.
Rangers have returned to league action following an extended international break that squads have described as too long. Managers cite travel, player dispersion, and training gaps, with Shankland and new Hibs boss Reedijk among the talking points. The break disrupted a six-game winning run and led to renewed scrutiny of squad management.