Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has been diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia and will undergo a cardiac ablation procedure in the coming days. The Napoli club expects him to return after the international break, meaning he will miss Scotland’s first four Nations League games under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli.
Borussia Dortmund have secured a season‑long loan for Arsenal academy graduate Ethan Nwaneri as they look to bolster their attacking options after a key signing suffered a knee injury. The move comes before the Bundesliga transfer deadline, with Nwaneri expected to undergo a medical in Germany.
The article lists confirmed transfers completed on the 2026 deadline day, including the move of young striker Caylan Vickers from Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion to EFL club Burton Albion. The deal was finalized early in the morning and the fee was undisclosed.
Argentina legend Lionel Messi, 39, confirmed he is retiring from the national team. The captain, who led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup triumph, said he has given everything to the side and now has nothing left to give.
Manchester United’s women’s team are on the verge of completing a transfer for Mexican international Rebeca Bernal, who can play centre‑back or midfield. The 29‑year‑old would become the first Mexican to play in the Women’s Super League, joining a squad that has already added several new signings ahead of the new season.
Dundee United confirmed that manager Jim Goodwin will miss the upcoming Scottish Premiership match against Kilmarnock after being admitted to hospital with an illness. Assistant Lee Sharp took over first‑team training and pre‑match media duties, while the club asked for privacy for Goodwin and his family.
Sunderland will embark on their first European campaign since 1973 with an away trip to the San Siro after being drawn against AC Milan in the Europa League. Bournemouth, also making their European debut, have been paired with the Italian giants at home. Both English clubs will face the seven‑time European champions as part of their eight‑match group stage schedule.
Trabzonspor’s head coach Fatih Tekke tendered his resignation after the club’s 4‑0 loss to Ferencvaros in the Europa League play‑off, but the Turkish side rejected the emotional resignation. The club will now compete in the Europa Conference League and continues to bolster its squad with recent signings such as Mohamed Salah, Fabinho and Andre Onana on loan.
Celtic and Rangers will each host their upcoming Scottish Cup ties without spectators after the quarter‑final clash at Ibrox was marred by pitch‑invading fans. Both clubs must also pay a £100,000 penalty to the opposition, and further incidents could trigger additional closed‑door matches.
Larne manager Gary Haveron described the club’s exit from the UEFA Conference League as heartbreaking after a 0‑3 defeat to Gibraltar side Lincoln Red Imps. Despite leading 2‑0 from the first leg, Larne conceded three goals in the second leg, including a late penalty, and were knocked out. Haveron praised his team’s effort but lamented missed chances and the narrow margins that decided the tie.