Internationals
England, the World Cup, the Euros, the Nations League and the qualifying campaigns.
Jim Goodwin in hospital ahead of Dundee United trip to Kilmarnock
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been admitted to hospital after falling ill on Thursday, casting doubt over his presence at Rugby Park on Saturday.
By Marcus Hopkins · 28 Aug 2026InternationalsInfantino vs Uefa: Football's Civil War Reaches the Courts
Explosive US court filings reveal Uefa is pursuing potential criminal proceedings against Fifa president Gianni Infantino over a shelved investment scheme.
By Sarah Akande · 28 Aug 2026InternationalsScottish Clubs Count European Cost as Premiership Weekend Looms
Rangers are out of Europe before August is done, Hibs threw it away against Gent, and Hearts are flying — a brutal week sets up a massive Premiership weekend.
By Sarah Akande · 28 Aug 2026InternationalsNigeria Football Federation in Crisis After Mass Resignation
The entire leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation has stepped down, leaving the country's football in disarray after years of declining results and governance concerns.
By James Wright · 27 Aug 2026InternationalsEthiopia's Afcon 2028 Bid: Ambition Outpaces Infrastructure
Ethiopia has submitted an official bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, despite possessing just one Caf-approved stadium and significant security challenges.
By Priya Patel · 25 Aug 2026InternationalsScotland Manager Search, Dundee Derby & Scots Thriving in Serie A
BBC Sportsound's Sunday podcast covers the Dundee derby fallout, the ongoing Scotland manager hunt, and Scottish players making their mark in Italian football.
By James Wright · 23 Aug 2026InternationalsAlexander-Arnold: Liverpool fan abuse still hurts 14 months on
Trent Alexander-Arnold has spoken candidly about the online abuse he continues to receive from Liverpool supporters after his move to Real Madrid.
By Sarah Akande · 23 Aug 2026InternationalsAlexander-Arnold: Liverpool abuse still hurts 14 months on
Trent Alexander-Arnold says online abuse from Liverpool supporters continues to hurt him, but insists in-person interactions back on Merseyside tell a very different story.
By Sarah Akande · 23 Aug 2026InternationalsTyrhys Dolan Ready for Real Madrid Test After Blackburn Journey
Former Blackburn Rovers winger Tyrhys Dolan says Espanyol will not be overawed when José Mourinho's Real Madrid visit the RCDE Stadium on Saturday evening.
By James Wright · 22 Aug 2026InternationalsMessi fined by MLS after slapping Philadelphia Union player
Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer following an incident in which he slapped Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw.
By Priya Patel · 22 Aug 2026InternationalsPatrick Vieira's Senegal Appointment Shrouded in Uncertainty
Patrick Vieira has been approved as Senegal head coach but has yet to sign a contract, with federation turmoil and a looming court ruling clouding the deal.
By Sarah Akande · 19 Aug 2026InternationalsPatrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach at 50
Patrick Vieira has been named as Senegal's new men's head coach, returning to manage the country of his birth after leaving Genoa last November.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026InternationalsPatrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach
The former Arsenal captain, born in Senegal and out of work since leaving Genoa last November, has been named as the Lions of Teranga's new head coach.
By Tom Ellis · 18 Aug 2026InternationalsOld Firm Set for Noon Showdown in Premier Sports Cup Quarter-Finals
Rangers will host Celtic at Ibrox at noon on Sunday 13 September in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals, with the last eight spread across a full weekend of Scottish football.
By Priya Patel · 18 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli's Scotland Challenge: Bold Appointment, Tight Timeline
Sébastien Pocognoli takes charge of Scotland with a mandate for front-foot football, but just weeks to bed in his ideas before competitive fixtures begin.
By James Wright · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli's Scotland Challenge: Young Manager, Big Questions
Sébastien Pocognoli's appointment as Scotland manager raises fascinating questions about youth, philosophy and whether a new era can be built in time.
By James Wright · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli Named Scotland Head Coach: A Brave, Youthful Gamble
The Scottish FA have appointed 39-year-old Sébastien Pocognoli as national head coach, making one of the boldest managerial choices in recent international football.
By Marcus Hopkins · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli: Scotland's bold bet on football's young unknown
The Scottish FA have appointed Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, as their new national head coach — a gamble that is brave, intriguing and unlike anything that came before.
By Marcus Hopkins · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli Named Scotland Boss and Cites 'Passionate' Football Culture
Sebastien Pocognoli has been unveiled as Scotland's new head coach, saying the passion of Scottish football convinced him to take on the challenge.
By Marcus Hopkins · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli Set to Appoint Mirallas as Scotland Assistant
New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli is reportedly set to bring in former Premier League winger Kevin Mirallas as his assistant coach at Hampden.
By Sarah Akande · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsWhat Sebastien Pocognoli Faces as Scotland's New Head Coach
Sebastien Pocognoli takes charge of Scotland with a mandate to maintain qualification momentum, refresh the squad and shift to a more possession-based style.
By Priya Patel · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsPocognoli Takes Charge: What Scotland's New Boss Faces
Sébastien Pocognoli inherits a Scotland side with growing expectations after Steve Clarke's era, but faces a demanding brief to evolve the style and blood new talent.
By Priya Patel · 17 Aug 2026InternationalsRonaldo hints this season will be his last in football
Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the current campaign will probably be his last as a professional footballer, with the 41-year-old eyeing life beyond the game.
By Sarah Akande · 16 Aug 2026InternationalsScotland set to appoint Pocognoli as Clarke's successor
The Scottish FA hopes to confirm Sébastien Pocognoli as national manager early next week, making the Belgian the first foreign boss since Berti Vogts.
By Priya Patel · 16 Aug 2026InternationalsKilmarnock Beat Ayr United 3-2 in League Cup Thriller
Kilmarnock produced a remarkable comeback twice over to defeat Ayr United 3-2 in a pulsating Scottish League Cup fixture on 14 August 2026.
By Priya Patel · 15 Aug 2026InternationalsFIFA-Banned Coach in DRC Still Training Young Players Despite 20-Year Ban
Jonathan Bukabakwa, banned by FIFA for 20 years in 2023 for sexual abuse of a minor, is reportedly still coaching youth players in Kinshasa, exposing serious gaps in FIFA's safeguarding enforcement.
By Sarah Akande · 13 Aug 2026InternationalsMessi admits 'quite a few doubts' over future after father's death
Lionel Messi has cast serious doubt over his playing future after the death of his father Jorge, aged 68, following a long illness in Rosario.
By Tom Ellis · 12 Aug 2026InternationalsJohn McGinn: Scotland's Most Underappreciated Modern Great?
As John McGinn prepares to captain Aston Villa on European football's biggest stage, a question lingers — do Scotland fans truly appreciate what they have?
By Priya Patel · 12 Aug 2026InternationalsDoku shows class by defending journalist who criticised him at World Cup
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has spoken publicly about the controversy surrounding his departure from Belgium's World Cup camp to attend the birth of his son.
By Priya Patel · 12 Aug 2026InternationalsDundee Flying, Rangers Under Pressure & Hearts Face Transfer Test
Steven Pressley's Dundee are turning heads in the SPFL, while Rangers' board back Derek McInnes and Hearts count the cost of losing Alex Kyziridis.
By Sarah Akande · 11 Aug 2026