Football

Inverness Caledonian Thistle Eye Promotion Push in Partick Clash as Remarkable Recovery Continues

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In less than a year Inverness Caledonian Thistle have risen from administration in League 1 to become a promotion favourite in the Scottish Championship. Manager Scott Kellacher is eager for the upcoming home clash with Partick Thistle, which will be shown on BBC Sportscene, and praises owner Alan Savage for rescuing the club. The match is seen as a key test of the team’s ambitions for a double promotion.

West Ham Condemns Offensive Chant Targeting Manor Solomon During Burnley Draw

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West Ham United issued a statement after their opening Championship match against Burnley, condemning a chant aimed at new signing Manor Solomon that carried an anti‑Palestine message. The club called on supporters to refrain from divisive chants and to represent the club positively. The incident occurred during a 2‑2 draw at Turf Moor.

X’s Algorithms Amplified Over 5,500 Racist Posts Targeting England Players During 2026 World Cup

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Hope Not Hate analysed more than 300,000 X posts during the 2026 World Cup and identified over 5,500 explicitly racist messages aimed at England footballers. The report says X’s engagement‑driven algorithms amplified the abuse, putting it front‑and‑centre in users’ feeds, and calls for regulators to intervene. The FA responded, urging platforms to create safer online environments for players.

Nedeljkovic Joins Rangers on Season-Long Loan From Aston Villa

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Kosta Nedeljkovic has moved to Rangers on a season‑long loan from Aston Villa, with the Glasgow club holding a conditional obligation to purchase the 20‑year‑old right‑back. Manager Derek McInnes praised his athleticism and defensive drive, while Nedeljkovic expressed excitement about joining the big club. He becomes Rangers’ 11th summer signing and will compete for the right‑back position alongside Vanja Dragojevic, Dujon Sterling and Ross McCrorie.