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Messi is hitting top form, Chelsea have THREE stars back fit and Scotland are on the rise... but Beckham is under fire and Maguire's nightmare goes on - winners and losers of the international break
28/09/22 14:38
It was an eventful international break, with many international managers using the chance to look at their players for the final time before the World Cup kicks off in November. England's Harry Maguire (bottom right) endured a painful night against Germany on Monday, while Three Lions icon David Beckham (top right) saw his £10million ambassadorial role for World Cup host nation Qatar blasted by former Man United team-mate Eric Cantona. Meanwhile, Steve Clarke's resurgent Scotland (left) sealed promotion to the top tier of the Nations League with a gritty draw against Ukraine, and Lionel Messi (top left) scored a superb double for Argentina to continue his fine form. New Chelsea manager Graham Potter was handed a big fitness boost, while Arsenal's Mikel Arteta will be cursing his luck after several key injuries before the North London derby. Below, Sportsmail takes a look at the winners and losers of the international break....read
Ryan Porteous admits Scotland debut was 'a dream come true' after impressive performance against Ukraine... just two weeks after being accused of CHEATING by Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin
27/09/22 23:18Handed his first start in the Nations League decider in Krakow, the Hibs defender was a rock in defence as Steve Clarke's side secured the point they needed to finish top of Group B1.
EXCLUSIVE: Scottish clubs approve £150m TV deal with Sky Sports - after fears Rangers and Livingston could scupper the proposal - meaning the broadcaster could show 80 top-flight games per year
26/09/22 15:38Sportsmail revealed last week how the fate of the contract extension hung in the balance after Livingston and Rangers delayed their response to a new league resolution.
CRAIG HOPE: Scotland's quest for promotion show why the Nations League really matters... the stakes are high and there is plenty of jeopardy - but Steve Clarke's side are excelling
25/09/22 21:30CRAIG HOPE AT HAMPDEN PARK: To witness Scotland and the Republic of Ireland fight it out from first whistle until beyond the last was to understand why this format holds value.
Scotland 2-1 Republic of Ireland: Ryan Christie scores from the spot late on as the hosts come from behind to go top of their Nations League group
24/09/22 17:01CRAIG HOPE AT HAMPDEN PARK: Ryan Christie's penalty proved to be the winning goal after Ryan Hendry had levelled things up after half time for Scotland.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke urges John McGinn to go on and become a centurion... as he hails the Aston Villa midfielder ahead of his 50th appearance for his country
23/09/22 23:51Steve Clarke has challenged John McGinn to become a Scotland centurion with the 'bubbly' Aston Villa midfielder set to earn his 50th cap tonight.
MARK WILSON: John McGinn had a moment of redemption as the Aston Villa midfielder's 70th-minute opener helped Scotland surge to the top of Nations League group with a clinical victory over Ukraine
21/09/22 23:35MARK WILSON: Just as it seemed Scotland might not gain just rewards, the midfielder's personal moment of redemption helped crown a superb team performance.
Scotland 3-0 Ukraine: John McGinn strike and TWO late headers from super sub Lyndon Dykes earn comfortable win for impressive Scots to send them top of their Nations League group as they close in on promotion
21/09/22 17:44Scotland had thrown everything at Ukraine and were just about to ask for kitchen sinks from the residents of Glasgow south side when John McGinn's backside finally broke Ukrainian resistance.
Charlie Adam announces his retirement at 36 in a heartfelt Instagram post after a 20-year career that saw him win 36 Scotland caps... with the former Liverpool and Stoke man now looking to 'move into coaching'
21/09/22 14:00The 36-year-old played 26 times for his country, and had spells at Rangers, Liverpool, Stoke City and Dundee, as well as four other sides, and looks to make the transition into coaching.
Hartlepool sack manager Paul Hartley and assistant Gordon Young after 2-0 defeat to Sutton leaves club in League Two relegation zone with no win in EIGHTEEN league games
18/09/22 15:56Saturday's 2-0 loss at Sutton left Pools 23rd in Sky Bet League Two, just two points above bottom side Rochdale and two off Gillingham. They are yet to win in the league this season.
St Mirren 2-0 Celtic: Mark O'Hara and Jonah Ayunga score either side of half time to end the Hoops' 100 per cent start to the Scottish Premiership season
18/09/22 12:55STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT ST MIRREN PARK: A year after they lost their last game in the Premiership, Celtic will spend this morning re-acquainting themselves with the bitter regrets of defeat.
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou breaks club silence on fans' mockery of the Queen's death, asking them to be 'respectful' on the eve of funeral amid fears of more anti-monarchy protests after 'F*** the Crown' banner
16/09/22 12:50Supporters held up two banners, one which read 'F*** The Crown' and another 'Sorry for your loss Michael Fagan', the latter being a reference to an intruder at Buckingham Palace 40 years ago
FK RFS 0-2 Hearts: Jambos have lift off in the Conference League as Lawrence Shankland's penalty just before half-time and Alan Forrest's late finish earn them victory away in Latvia
15/09/22 20:55BRIAN MARJORIBANKS IN RIGA: The opponents may have been limited. The modest venue here at the Skonto Stadium may have been a million miles from the continent's major footballing cathedrals.
KRIS COMMONS: Ange Postecoglou is still waiting for his Brendan Rodgers 'Terminado' moment at Celtic - it is inevitable a Premier League club will poach him, but it would be absolute MADNESS to swap Parkhead for Brighton
12/09/22 08:20KRIS COMMONS: To borrow a line from one of his Parkhead predecessors, Ange Postecoglou is a long way from reaching his 'Terminado' moment as Celtic manager.
Celtic 4-0 Rangers: Hoops blow rivals away in rampant first half with Liel Abada's brace and Jota strike... before David Turnball's second-half effort moves them five points clear at top of Scottish Premiership
03/09/22 13:21Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premier League as they comfortably beat Rangers with a rampant 4-0 win at Celtic Park.
'I always wanted to hear dad speak': Johnny Doyle's daughter, Joanna, reflects on her father's career... and being the last Celtic player to score against Real Madrid
03/09/22 00:12INTERVIEW BY STEPHEN MCGOWAN: Joanna Doyle clings to memories of her father like a comfort blanket on a cold night. For her, some of the recollections are more vivid than others.
Scottish defender Jack Hendry weighs up a move to Serie A side Cremonese on loan with an obligation to buy... as the former Celtic centre-back is also chased by Augsburg and several Championship sides
30/08/22 14:38Serie A newboys Cremonese are pushing to get a deal done for Scotland defender Jack Hendry by Tuesday night and want the 27-year-old to fly to Italy to wrap up a loan with obligation to buy.
Dundee United 0-9 Celtic: Anything Liverpool can do, so can we! Celtic hit NINE past Dundee United, with Kyogo Furuhashi and Liel Abada both scoring hat tricks past the embarrassed hosts
28/08/22 13:00Five straight wins, 21 goals scored and one conceded. For Premiership rivals a relentless start to the season from Scotland's champions is becoming an ominous business.
Celtic 2-0 Hearts: Hosts ease to victory to leapfrog Rangers and go top after Kyogo Furuhashi and Giorgos Giakoumakis strike as Robbie Neilson's side finish with NINE men after two late red cards
21/08/22 15:58For much of the second half the controlled aggression of Hearts cast Celtic Park into pensive silence. Pushing for a point, the two late red cards killed Robbie Neilson's side.
FC Zurich 2-1 Hearts: Scottish football's travelling woes continue as Hearts join Rangers, Dundee United and Motherwell in losing abroad despite Lawrence Shankland's penalty
18/08/22 22:30This was the fourth attempt by a club from the Premiership to take something tangible from overseas so far this season, but just like th others before them, they came back empty-handed.
Rangers turned off the power to raise the volume before the Ibrox faithful AGAIN inspired their team to a dramatic win over Union Saint-Gilloise in their Champions League qualifier
10/08/22 12:01MARK WILSON: Union Saint-Gilloise felt the shock alright. They were left with hair standing on end and skeletons glowing visible like in one of those old cartoons. Welcome to the Ibrox experience, lads.
Farewell to a true legend: Scottish football left in mourning after former Celtic favourite and Lisbon Lion John 'Yogi' Hughes dies at the age of 79... with ex-forward a key part of 1967 European Cup-winning squad
01/08/22 23:21The prolific forward scored 189 goals in 416 appearances for the Parkhead club and was a key part of the famous 1967 European Cup-winning squad.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst delighted as Rangers complete the £5.3m signing of Turkish left back Ridvan Yilmaz, with Alfredo Morelos getting closer to signing a new contract
25/07/22 23:22Besiktas claimed that the £5.3million deal for Yilmaz, who is Rangers' seventh summer addition, is made up of a £3.4m initial fee plus £1.9m in add-ons and a 20-per-cent sell-on clause.
'I've realised how short life is': Aberdeen legend Eoin Jess 'humbled' by public donations as the former Scotland midfielder pays tribute to late brother Davie with Glencoe walk raising funds for cancer research
02/07/22 00:20Ex-Scotland midfielder Jess has opened up about his brother's 'scary' battle with pancreatic cancer ahead of a walk aiming to raise funds for research in honour of late sibling Davie.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will resist offers from Newcastle for Scott McTominay despite the impending arrival of Frenkie de Jong... with the Dutchman viewing the Scottish star as 'pivotal' to his squad
29/06/22 07:59The Scottish star was a regular member the midfield last season, making 37 appearances. And according to The Times, new boss Erik ten Hag considers McTominay 'pivotal' to his rebuild.
Allan McGregor decides to STAY at Rangers... as the veteran goalkeeper puts pen to paper on a one-year contract extension that will see him play beyond his 41st birthday
20/06/22 17:33There was speculation that the 40-year-old may have been about to retire, with his previous deal expiring at the end of the season just finished.
Transfer news... for referees! Bobby Madden resigns from the SFA after almost two decades officiating in Scotland as he relocates to England to take charge of EFL games next season
17/06/22 14:58Madden will join the National Group of referees, expected to be involved primarily in fixtures in Leagues One and Two after moving south for professional reasons.
Newcastle open talks with Kilmarnock for 17-year-old Charlie McArthur... but Eddie Howe's side could face competition for the defender from Premier League rivals, including Man City and Liverpool
15/06/22 23:15It is understood the Magpies have opened discussions with the Rugby Park side for the 17-year-old in the hope they can strike a deal to bring the defender to St James' Park.
Rangers confirm the death of legendary winger Davie Wilson at the age of 85 a year after his family revealed he was living with dementia... with forward having won 11 major honours in as many years at Ibrox
14/06/22 08:59Wilson represented the Ibrox club between 1956 and 1967 and won 11 major honours in as many years for the club, including four league titles.
Furious Armenia defender Arman Hovhannisyan LAUNCHES a water bottle towards assistant referee during their Nations League defeat against Scotland... and somehow avoids a red card despite VAR being in use at Hampden Park
08/06/22 23:53Anthony Ralston fired Scotland in front at Hampden Park by heading home from Stuart Armstrong's cross, before Scott McKenna produced a header of his own to double their lead.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke hails 'exceptional' captain Andy Robertson after victory against Armenia... insisting the Liverpool defender has 'grown into' leadership role after rallying the dressing room following Ukraine defeat
08/06/22 22:00STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: Hopes of an appearance in Qatar ended by a poor performance against Ukraine, Clarke made six changes as his side bounced back with a win.
Scotland 2-0 Armenia: Anthony Ralston and Scott McKenna open their international accounts as Steve Clarke's men bounce back from World Cup play-off semi-final defeat against Ukraine with winning start to Nations League campaign
08/06/22 20:42STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: After the bitter pill of a World Cup exit to Ukraine, victory in the opening game of the Nations League felt medicinal.
Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall, whose penalty save against Serbia in Belgrade sent them to Euro 2020, announces his international retirement
07/06/22 16:17The 37-year-old's crowning moment for Scotland came when he saved Alexander Mitrovic's penalty to send the nation to Euro 2020. It was their first international tournament for 22 years.
Rangers legend Andy Goram reveals he has just WEEKS to live because his terminal cancer has 'spread quicker' than expected... but the ex-goalkeeper hopes radiotherapy can prolong his life
07/06/22 06:37Goram revealed his oesophageal cancer diagnosis at the end of May and that he had been given six months to live, but he has 'taken a turn' after his cancer spread faster than expected.
Ukraine players are given a moving show of support from soldiers on the front-line ahead of World Cup play-off showdown with Wales as they are met with signed flag on the wall of their dressing room in Cardiff
05/06/22 17:11The visitors received a Ukrainian flag signed by soldiers fighting on the front-lines to hang in their dressing room in Cardiff for inspiration ahead of their World Cup play off final against Wales.
BRIAN MARJORIBANKS: Scotland's World Cup hopes were ended in dismal fashion amid emotional scenes against Ukraine - Sportsmail dissects what went wrong on a sobering night at Hampden
02/06/22 21:54Amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, it was the hosts who looked overawed by the occasion and failed to deliver a performance of any real quality with a place at the World Cup later this year on the line.
Oleksandr Zinchenko says Scotland win 'won't mean anything' unless Ukraine beat Wales to achieve their World Cup dream after Man City star shone in emotionally-charged play-off victory at Hampden
02/06/22 05:18The Manchester City player was outstanding as Ukraine won 3-1 at Hampden Park on Wednesday night to set up a play-off decider against Wales in Cardiff.
The Tartan Army sings with Ukraine: Scottish football fans join in with supporters from war-torn country to sing their national anthem in emotional play-off match in Glasgow
02/06/22 01:06The two sides met at Glasgow's Hampden Park, with the match being Ukraine's first competitive game since their territory was invaded by Russia's armies on Feb. 24.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson apologises to fans and accepts they will be 'scrutinised' after admitting his side 'didn't show up' during their World Cup play-off semi-final defeat by Ukraine
01/06/22 22:56Andy Robertson apologised to the Tartan Army after admitting Scotland 'didn't show up' for their World Cup play-off semi-final defeat to Ukraine.
STEPHEN McGOWAN: Ukraine's dominant 3-1 win at Hampden was utterly humbling for Scotland... this was a night full of failure and regret as the Tartan Army's painful 24-year wait for a World Cup appearance rolls on
01/06/22 22:30STEPHEN McGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: Just as Steve Clarke's side pressed for extra-time, a clinical breakaway saw Artem Dovbyk race behind to thunder the ball past Craig Gordon.
CRAIG HOPE: Ukraine's remarkable performance sent a message of defiance and dignity and showed that they truly belong at World Cup level... but tears of joy will only flow when the war is over
01/06/22 21:01CRAIG HOPE: There were tears, but no tear gas this time. In fact, there were very few police. They were not needed here, not for an occasion governed by respect and a collective longing for peace.
Ukraine seal emotional and deserved 3-1 World Cup play-off win over Scotland at Hampden Park in their first match since Russian invasion... with only Wales standing between them and Qatar now
01/06/22 13:00IAN LADYMAN: As sporting images go, we will wait a while to beat the sight of the Ukraine team, kitted out in vivid yellow and blue, lost in the embrace of their fans in a corner of Hampden Park.
Steve Clarke insists Andy Robertson 'did the right thing' by celebrating Liverpool's 'fantastic season' just 72 hours before Scotland's World Cup play-off with Ukraine as he reveals skipper joined squad 'in a great place'
01/06/22 09:53The Liverpool star was filmed with a bottle in his hands during an open top bus parade on Sunday to celebrate the Anfield side winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
'Every Ukrainian wants one thing - to stop this war': Emotional Oleksandr Zinchenko bursts into tears as he calls for peace back home ahead of World Cup qualifier with Scotland... as Man City star slams 'unacceptable' invasion by Russia
31/05/22 19:44Tears filled Zinchenko's eyes. He had to pause and choke back a rising tide of emotion to finish his sentences. But he did. Because the Manchester City midfielder feels a deep responsibility.
Steve Clarke insists Scotland are 'desperate' to qualify for the World Cup as he sends Ukraine good wishes 'except for the game' ahead of play-off tie... while Craig Gordon admits they're focused solely on winning
31/05/22 14:08The two countries will face each other tomorrow evening in their semi-final play-off, and the winner will then play Wales for a place in Qatar, in England's group.
Andy Robertson trains with Scotland squad, two days after celebrating Liverpool's season at open-top bus parade - as captain prepares for World Cup play-off clash against Ukraine
31/05/22 12:16Robertson was all smiles as he trained with the squad on Tuesday in Edinburgh, ahead of a World Cup play-off against Ukraine at Hampden Park on Wednesday evening.
Emotional Graeme Souness admits he wouldn't want to play against Ukraine and wants them to BEAT his beloved Scotland in tomorrow's World Cup play-off - and then win the tournament in Qatar - to 'send a message to Russia'
31/05/22 10:30Steve Clarke's side face Ukraine on Wednesday night at Hampden Park after the fixture was postponed from March following the Russian invasion, with the winner facing Wales on Sunday.
BRIAN LAUDRUP: Billy Gilmour was made a scapegoat for Norwich's relegation but the Chelsea kid will only come back stronger... guiding Scotland to the World Cup would be the perfect riposte to his critics
31/05/22 08:21I don't have any concerns about the 20-year-old lining up for Scotland against Ukraine on Wednesday evening on the back of a very challenging loan spell at Norwich City.
'It was gutting': Arsenal's Kieran Tierney opens up on injury torment after knee operation ruined the end to his season - as he prepares to watch on as Scotland try and qualify for the World Cup in his absence
31/05/22 08:05The Arsenal defender felt pain in his knee in February but only had a scan on the issue a month or so later, revealing that surgery was needed and his 2021-22 campaign was over.
'My heart goes out to him and his family': Emotional tributes pour in for legendary goalkeeper Andy Goram after he's given just six months to live with terminal cancer... as Gary Neville and others show support for the former Rangers and Man United star
30/05/22 15:15The 58-year-old initially mistook his illness for bad indigestion, but after a scan at Monklands Hospital he was told he had level four oesophageal cancer.
'One of our biggest games in years... and he's down the road getting on it': Scotland fans take aim at captain Andy Robertson for drinking and partying on Liverpool's open-top bus, just three days before their World Cup play-off
30/05/22 09:12Liverpool organised the event after winning the Carabao Cup and FA Cup this season, and it still went ahead despite the team losing the Champions League final the previous day.
Rangers legend and former Man United goalkeeper Andy Goram, 58, is given just six months to live with terminal cancer, but turns down chemotherapy because it will only extend his life by three months
30/05/22 08:00Rangers legend Andy Goram has been given six months to live after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. The 58-year-old reportedly turned down chemotherapy.
ITV will show next month's crucial World Cup play-off final between Wales and Scotland or Ukraine after agreeing deal with Sky
27/05/22 11:33The winner of the crucial encounter in Cardiff will book their spot at this winter's World Cup where they will join England, Iran and USA in the group stage for the Qatar showpiece.
Mo Salah and Luis Diaz on the wings, Erling Haaland up top and Marco Verratti in midfield... the incredible XI of players who will MISS this year's World Cup in Qatar - and Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jorginho don't even make the cut!
24/05/22 09:53The first-ever winter edition of the tournament gets underway on November 21 and runs through to December 18, interrupting the domestic campaign mid-season.
England's route to World Cup glory: Gareth Southgate's side will aim to end 56 years of hurt this winter but they might need to battle past Senegal, France, Belgium - and a showdown with Germany, Spain or Brazil - to do so
24/05/22 09:47Seven games stand in England's way of lifting the prestigious Jules Rimet trophy in December, with the final taking place the 80,000-seater Lusail Stadium on 18 December.
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is left out of Scotland's World Cup play-off squad after knee surgery but Nathan Patterson and Billy Gilmour are included in Steve Clarke's side ahead of semi-final against Ukraine
23/05/22 15:03The 24-year-old left-back was booked in for knee surgery early in April after feeling discomfort in a training session and he will not make it back for Scotland's World Cup play-off schedule.
Rangers 2-0 Hearts (AET): Ryan Jack and Scott Wright come off the bench to score in extra time as Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side bounce back from their Europa League final heartbreak to win the Scottish Cup
21/05/22 16:28GRAHAM SWANN AT HAMPDEN: Rangers ensured there was no hangover from their Europa League final defeat as they toasted Scottish Cup glory at Hampden.
Brentford are looking to beat Arsenal, Newcastle and Napoli in race to sign 19-year-old Scottish fullback Aaron Hickey from Bologna
17/05/22 09:49Brentford are looking to sign Scottish defender Aaron Hickey. The Bees are hoping to firm up their interest in Bologna's Hickey, who has been the subject of growing interest ahead of the summer.
Arsenal 'want to sign £17m-rated left back Aaron Hickey from Bologna' to replace 'disappointing' Nuno Tavares this summer as talks with the Serie A side are 'imminent'
11/05/22 08:23The Gunners are said to be looking for a new left back to replace Nuno Tavares, who has struggled to provide efficient cover for Kieran Tierney, who has been injury-hit this term.
Rangers cruise to Scottish Premiership win at Motherwell as Scott Wright and James Tavernier secure all three points despite Leon Balogun's 28th-minute red card
23/04/22 12:52MOTHERWELL 1-3 RANGERS: Ibrox defender Leon Balogun was shown a straight red card by referee Nick Walsh in the 29th minute for a tackle on Dean Cornelius before Ross Tierney levelled.
Celtic 1-2 Rangers (AET): Greg Taylor gives Ange Postecoglou's side the lead and Scott Arfield fires Gers level in normal time... but Carl Starfelt's own goal in the second half of extra-time helps Giovanni van Bronckhorst's men to the Scottish Cup final
17/04/22 15:37STEPHEN MCGOWAN AT HAMPDEN PARK: Six years to the day since Rangers inflicted the last defeat on Celtic at Scotland's national stadium, they repeated the feat.
Hearts 2-1 Hibernian: Ellis Simms and Stephen Kingsley sink arch-rivals and help Robbie Neilson's side through to the Scottish Cup final with either Celtic or Rangers lying in wait
16/04/22 13:36Hibs managed to hit back through Chris Cadden, and despite dominating the majority of the match, Joe Newell picked up a red card following a second booking, as they could not find an equaliser.
EXCLUSIVE: SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell flies to UEFA HQ to finalise Scotland's World Cup play-off fate - with a decision to be taken over their delayed semi-final tie with war-torn Ukraine to be taken this week
10/04/22 23:00EXCLUSIVE BY STEPHEN McGOWAN: A UEFA decision on the date for the delayed semi-final clash with war-torn Ukraine will be taken this week.
'It makes you feel like you're less important than others': Scotland captain Rachel Corsie accuses the SFA of not treating national women's team equally, as she insists 'there's a reason so many players feel frustrated'
08/04/22 00:02BRIAN MARJORIBANKS: Corsie was among a number of leading players who Tweeted their frustration this week about a perceived cap on tickets for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Spain.
Arsenal suffer a MAJOR blow in the battle for a top four finish with Kieran Tierney returning from Scotland duty with a suspected knee injury - with club fearing the worst amid concerns he could miss the rest of the season
04/04/22 19:48ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Tierney will have a scan on Tuesday to determine the severity of the setback and whether he will need surgery, amid concerns he could miss the rest of the season.
WORLD CUP FIXTURES IN FULL: Every important date for Qatar 2022 in the winter... including England's group-stage matches against USA, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland and Ukraine
01/04/22 18:48The exact match schedule - including kick-off times - will be decided at a later point in a break from tradition. FIFA want to work out the best programme for global television audiences.
GUIDE TO ENGLAND'S QATAR WORLD CUP OPPONENTS: It is a dream draw for Gareth Southgate's men but the Three Lions have been frustrated by the United States before, have never played Iran and still to find out if they will play Wales, Scotland or Ukraine
01/04/22 17:57England discovered their World Cup group stage opponents - or at least two of the three teams - at April's draw, and Sportsmail breaks down each team.
WORLD CUP DRAW - AS IT HAPPENED - It's a dream group for England as they face USA, Iran and Scotland, Wales or Ukraine in Qatar!
01/04/22 14:25The draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar takes place on Friday evening with all the qualified team set to discover their fate. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for the draw as it unfolds.
Austria 2-2 Scotland: Steve Clarke's men blow two-goal lead late on in Vienna as strikes from Jack Hendry and John McGinn are cancelled out in the final 15 minutes by substitutes Michael Gregoritsch and Alessandro Schopf
29/03/22 20:38Here were the reasons why Scotland can qualify for Qatar 2022 and also why they may not. Cruising to a 2-0 victory that would have made it seven wins from eight unbeaten matches.
The World 'Cut'! Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal take on Italy's conquerors North Macedonia, it's Salah vs Mane again as Egypt and Senegal do battle, USA are on the brink and Australia still have plenty of work to do as teams face the chop tonight
29/03/22 09:43The qualification process has been ongoing since the summer of 2019, but the majority of nations will imminently decide their fate with a number of key clashes ahead.
Andy Robertson insists he was always going to make himself available for Scotland friendly despite injury concerns - but admits he's been warned to be 'sensible' by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp
28/03/22 15:18The 28-year-old left-back missed last Thursday's friendly with Poland due to illness but had no qualms about heading to Edinburgh to join up with his national team for the trip to Vienna.
Gareth Southgate's England will find out their World Cup group opposition in exactly ONE WEEK with the draw for the first ever winter edition of the competition approaching fast: Everything you need to know
25/03/22 15:40A total of 32 nations will compete at this winter's World Cup, which takes place over November and December, with 29 teams to have qualified by the time of the draw.
Salah and Mane on the wings, Ronaldo up top and Jorginho in midfield... the incredible XI of players who could MISS this year's World Cup in Qatar ahead of the crunch playoff clashes - as even Bale and Ibrahimovic don't make the cut!
24/03/22 17:29Qualification for the Qatar World Cup will be largely decided by this time next week, and Sportsmail takes you through the best XI of players who could miss out on a place.
'It's difficult to see': Scotland manager Steve Clarke admits he is not expecting his side's World Cup play-off against Ukraine to go ahead in June because of the ongoing conflict and suspension of football in the country
23/03/22 22:30Scotland had been due to face Ukraine in a World Cup play-off semi-final this week but the match was postponed in light of Russia's invasion of the country.
Rangers blast 'propaganda' and 'disruptors' in blistering attack on their OWN fans - as the club insists supporters are 'intent on causing damage' over protests against Celtic friendly in Australia
22/03/22 19:47Supporters have vocally and openly protested against the club's plans to join the 'Sydney Super Cup', a tournament which would see Rangers face massive rivals Celtic in a friendly in Australia.
Hearts defender Craig Halkett called up to Scotland squad for the first time and Sunderland striker Ross Stewart is set to follow him as Steve Clarke prepares for friendly against Poland
20/03/22 16:24Hearts defender Craig Halkett has been drafted in to the Scotland squad for his first call-up. Sunderland striker Ross Stewart is also set for a late call for Thursday's friendly with Poland.
Ross County sensation Regan Charles-Cook has the noble art in his blood - but it's goalscoring that is coming naturally to him now as he leads the Scottish Premiership scoring charts
19/03/22 10:09Life passed by at a hundred miles an hour in a home fuelled with testosterone, sibling rivalry and a relentless desire to become the best footballer in the family.
Bologna youngster Aaron Hickey receives his first Scotland call-up as Steve Clarke names his squad for next month's friendlies... with Newcastle's Ryan Fraser missing out
15/03/22 16:45The former Hearts player joins fellow left-backs Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney and Greg Taylor in the squad for games against Poland and either Wales or Austria. Hickey could be an option on the right side.
One of Italy or Portugal will miss out on this year's World Cup, Poland receive a bye after Russia were kicked out and Wales' clash with Ukraine is postponed: Everything to know with the play-offs now just two weeks away
10/03/22 15:51The World Cup play-offs get underway later this month, with three European places up for grabs for the tournament in Qatar. Sportsmail takes you through everything there is to know.
Wales' World Cup play-off semi-final against Austria WILL go ahead this month - but they will then potentially have to wait months for a qualifying decider after Scotland vs Ukraine was put on hold due to Russian war
09/03/22 07:53FIFA accepted a request from Ukraine to move their scheduled game in Glasgow, but the governing body have said that Wales' own clash will still be held on March 24.
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
