Scots ‘could not be prouder’ of women’s football team ahead of World Cup
Scots could not be more proud of the women’s national football team as they gear up for the World Cup, MSPs have been told.
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Martin Compston leads call for volunteers to help at Hampden’s Euro 2020 matches
Line Of Duty star Martin Compston has called on the “Scottish football family” to step up, with volunteers needed for Euro 2020.
In Pictures: Liverpool fans line streets for heroes’ homecoming parade
Thousands of Liverpool fans took to the city’s streets on Sunday to welcome home their heroes following their Champions League victory over Tottenham in Madrid.
Judy Murray inducted into university’s sports hall of fame
Tennis coach Judy Murray is one of three new additions to the University of Edinburgh’s sports hall of fame.
Celtic FC voice ‘regret and sorrow’ for victims of paedophile
Celtic Football Club has expressed its “regret and sorrow” to those affected by the actions of paedophile James McCafferty.
Fraud warning for football fans booking trips to European finals
Football fans risk losing thousands of pounds if they book illegal package holidays to attend European finals, the aviation regulator has warned.
The Honest Truth: Forgotten son of golf Tom Morris deserves to be remembered as sport’s first superstar
Young Tom Morris, son of the legendary golfing figure of the same name, has been described as the sport’s first superstar.
Laws could be tightened to tackle football fan disorder: minister
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has vowed action to improve fan behaviour at football grounds after a pyrotechnic was thrown on to the pitch during St Mirren’s game against Celtic.
Ex-footballers mentor young people in bid to create unity on and off pitch
A football initiative aimed at creating “unity” among young people has been backed by former professionals.
Football bosses must take ‘right action’ over racist chanting – Harry Kane
England football captain Harry Kane has said it is vital that the sport’s leaders take the right action over racism as he collected his MBE from Buckingham Palace.
UK Drive: R-Line specification adds a sporty edge to Volkswagen’s Polo
What is it? Volkswagen’s Polo GTI sits at the top of the range of the manufacturer’s second-smallest hatchback range, bringing with it plenty of performance and a good degree of charm, too.