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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.
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.
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.
Dallas secures a league sweep with a 3-0 road win over San Jose, driven by Musa’s late goals and Moreno’s help; San Jose’s playoff seeding remains intact but their title bid loses ground.
The city of Houston has announced an executive directive limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, focusing enforcement on immigrants who pose a danger. Police are told to contact ICE only when a stop leads to an arrest on a jailable charge or an ICE administrative warrant. The move follows heightened ICE activity and recent shootings involving an ICE officer during a pursuit.