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Celtic and Rangers will meet in the Premier Sports Cup quarter‑final at Ibrox with no away supporters, following an independent review into crowd disorder at last season’s Scottish Cup quarter‑final. The SPFL has also ruled out away allocations for all SPFL matches between the clubs this season.
Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes has stepped down to pursue a fresh challenge with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The exit follows Michael Edwards’ departure and a broader leadership shake-up at Anfield. The club is searching for a successor to guide recruitment during a busy transfer window.
Arsenal and Chelsea share a 2-2 draw as Ødegaard’s late goal helps Arsenal avoid defeat; Havertz and Tzolis feature with flurries of midfield and attack, while Chelsea’s defending is questioned.
Rangers and Celtic are preparing for an Old Firm cup quarter-final at Ibrox, with Rangers aiming to become relevant domestically after a mixed run of results. McInnes previews the tie, emphasizing the derby's pressure and the chance to lift silverware. Celtic arrive with a strong recent record, while fan safety and penalties loom as potential factors.
Rangers have won a fifth consecutive Premiership match after Bojan Miovski’s stoppage-time strike secures a 1-0 win over St Mirren. Lawrence Shankland and Daisuke Yokota will undergo surgeries in London and face months out. Rangers move within five points of Celtic ahead of the Old Firm double-header.
Celtic has secured a 1-0 win at St Johnstone with Mika Baur scoring the decisive goal. Debuts and rotation feature as Celtic navigate a packed schedule, ahead of a high-stakes trip to Rangers.
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.
Hibernian have overturned a 2-0 deficit in Kosovo to beat Malisheva 4-1 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate, with a late goal confirming their progression. The coach’s position is addressed by a improved performance and crowd backing.
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.
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.
Cliff Lyons Dobbie, a restricted patient, has been traced after escaping a Perth city centre area. He is linked to a 1990 Glasgow rape and remains under police investigation. NHS Tayside confirms cooperation with Police Scotland and urges the public not to approach him.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rangers have taken a narrow lead in their Conference League qualifier after Ryan Naderi scored in the 50th minute, with Cammy Devlin sent off late on for a reckless challenge. The tie now moves to the Czech Republic for the return leg, where Rangers will aim to seal progress.
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.
Rangers have halted a proposed £7 million move for Morocco winger Couhaib Driouech after a medical issue delayed the transfer. PSV’s Earnest Stewart says the player is deeply upset, while PSV head coach Peter Bosz confirms the setback but expects him to rejoin the squad soon.
Jed York, principal owner of the San Francisco 49ers, has pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges after an Ohio arrest related to prostitution and criminal tools. The NFL will review under the personal conduct policy. The case centers on a so-called online prostitution ad in East Palestine, Ohio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barcelona has opened its Champions League campaign with a 5-1 win over Feyenoord; PSG has beaten Slovan Bratislava 6-1 as Ousmane Dembélé and Torres scored early and Torres completed a hat-trick; Real Betis has beaten Lille 3-2 with Donald Parrott scoring the winner on his Champions League debut and Lille finished with ten men after Ethan Mbappé’s red card.
Scotland midfielder Lewis Ferguson remains a key figure at Bologna as leadership reshuffles take hold under new coach Domenico Tedesco. Orsolini and De Silvestri now captaincy fixtures, with Ferguson third in line; Bologna start with a 1-0 defeat to Lazio, and Ferguson is expected to stay central to plans amid transfer talk.
The ex-England international is facing a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent over an alleged March 8 attack in Huyton. His trial has been adjourned to March 8, 2027, with the defendant remaining in custody.
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.
Oasis has released teaser videos fueling speculation about a Scotland-based, five-night run at Celtic Park next May. The clues include chip shop posters, Irn-Bru branding, and a Maryhill-born actor in a video, with coordinates pointing to Glasgow. Previous reunion shows included Murrayfield and extensive touring across 14 countries.
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.
Motherwell’s Zlatan Johansson has stayed with the club until at least January 2027 after a disrupted pre-season due to a jaw injury. He has netted twice and provided two assists in 11 appearances this season as manager Johansson says the squad is in good shape and focused on building fitness and team relationships during the upcoming fixtures.