Sebastiен Pocognoli is Scotland's head coach, appointed to lead a new era and guide the national team through Nations League and qualifiers.
Cardiff City face fresh fitness concerns as defenders Will Fish and Perry Ng, and midfielder Alex Robertson, are assessed ahead of a Wednesday home game against West Ham. The squad has already been stretched by injuries to Lawlor, Chambers, Bielik and the suspended Osho, with Rubin Colwill returning from injury to feature as a substitute.
Scotland's squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures includes James Penrice for the first time, with Kristi Montgomery retained. Napoli's Scott McTominay and Torino's Che Adams return after fitness, while Scott McKenna is sidelined by back strain. Pocognoli names an extended pool but sticks to four goalkeepers as Scotland chase points to secure a promotion play-off spot.
Scotland’s new manager Pocognoli has named his squad while stressing the need for continuity after four Nations League games. He returns McTominay and others, and says the team must translate first-camp improvements into results to secure Euro 2028 qualification.
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.
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.
The former Belgium international has been named Scotland’s head coach, taking over from Steve Clarke. Pocognoli has guided Union Saint-Gilloise to a Belgian title and will seek to build on Clarke’s foundation while introducing his own ideas and developing young players within an experienced core.
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.
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.
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.
Napoli's Scott McTominay has undergone a pulsed field ablation for a mild benign arrhythmia and will rest for two weeks before resuming training, keeping him out through the international break and affecting Scotland duty.
Scotland’s Bowie has not represented his country since last October but is hoping to impress new Belgium coach Pocognoli ahead of an imminent squad announcement. He starred for Sassuolo in a dramatic win over Juventus, scoring late to swing a 2-1 result in a performance that could boost his international chances.
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.
Granit Xhaka has withdrawn from Switzerland’s Nations League squad as prosecutors review a possible criminal case over a vaccination certificate obtained during the Covid pandemic. Embolo is also unavailable as the Swiss focus on upcoming matches against North Macedonia, Scotland, and Slovenia.
Scotland’s new head coach has overseen a goalless draw with Slovenia in Ljubljana in his first match in charge. Billy Gilmour returns from injury to drive the midfield; Oli McBurnie and Robbie Ure debut while Stephen Welsh occupies a new left-back/centre-back role. Scotland improve after a half-time reshuffle but fail to convert chances, leaving the Nation League opener with a point.
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.
The United States has defeated Peru 2-1 in an international friendly at Inter.com Stadium. Trusty, 28, has faced scrutiny after a prior Rangers loss but shows solidity alongside a new defensive lineup as the U.S. returns to action following a World Cup exit. Late goals from Tillman and Hall secure the win as Peru equalises briefly before the U.S. pulls ahead.
Scotland has claimed victory in North Macedonia, with Kieron Bowie scoring at seven minutes and John McGinn converting a late penalty after a VAR review. The win secures four points from three Nations League matches under Pocognoli, while Scott McKenna is sent off late. Scotland are top in B1 ahead of Slovenia visit.
Napoli’s Scott McTominay has sparked a comeback with two goals after returning from a benign arrhythmia procedure. Roma fight back to draw 3-3 at Napoli, with Balerdi equalising late for Roma. The result leaves Napoli in ninth, Roma in third, and intensifies the Serie A title race.
Celtic has extended Colby Donovan’s contract to 2031 after a season of strong form, with the 20-year-old making regular starts and earning a Scotland call-up. Manager Martin O’Neill hails the move as “fantastic news” as Donovan vows to keep pushing for a regular first-team place.