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Hibs fans belt out "Sunshine on Leith" in memory of Ron Gordon.

Sunshine on Leith is greatest anthem but I don't want to hear it every game

Kleberson revealed he had an opportunity with Celtic before joining Manchester United. (Photo By Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Kleberson revealed he had an opportunity with Celtic before joining Manchester United. (Photo By Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Brazil World Cup winner reveals Celtic 'opportunity'

Mother with her new born baby girl in the hospital.
Mother with her new born baby girl in the hospital.

Lockdown prevented early births, according to Scottish researchers

Ms Bondar has noticed changes to many aspects of life since returning to Ukraine.
Ms Bondar has noticed changes to many aspects of life since returning to Ukraine.

What life is like for Ukrainian woman who has returned to a bombed Kyiv

LGBT+ History Month 2023: What is it, why is it celebrated in February and how to get involved?
LGBT+ History Month 2023: What is it, why is it celebrated in February and how to get involved?

LGBT+ History Month 2023 - What is it and how to get involved

Josip Juranovic started the League Cup semi-final against Kilmarnock, his first Celtic start since November. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Josip Juranovic started the League Cup semi-final against Kilmarnock, his first Celtic start since November. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Josip Juranovic exit from Celtic takes twist as interested club switch targets

Donald Trump refused to concede defeat to Joe Biden in the last US presidential election (Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Donald Trump refused to concede defeat to Joe Biden in the last US presidential election (Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Storming of Brazil's Congress shows Trumpian tactics are spreading

Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro clash with the police during a demonstration outside the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on January 8, 2023. - Brazilian police used tear gas Sunday to repel hundreds of supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro after they stormed onto Congress grounds one week after President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration, an AFP photographer witnessed. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP) (Photo by EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images)
Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro clash with the police during a demonstration outside the Planalto Palace in Brasilia on January 8, 2023. - Brazilian police used tear gas Sunday to repel hundreds of supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro after they stormed onto Congress grounds one week after President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration, an AFP photographer witnessed. (Photo by EVARISTO SA / AFP) (Photo by EVARISTO SA/AFP via Getty Images)

Brazil riots: Advice issued for UK travellers in the region

Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro invade the National Congress in Brasilia on January 8, 2023. - Hundreds of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Sunday, in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week. (Photo by Sergio Lima / AFP) (Photo by SERGIO LIMA/AFP via Getty Images)
Supporters of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro invade the National Congress in Brasilia on January 8, 2023. - Hundreds of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Sunday, in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week. (Photo by Sergio Lima / AFP) (Photo by SERGIO LIMA/AFP via Getty Images)

Hundreds arrested after Brazil’s Congress stormed by Jair Bolsonaro supporters

The great Pele didn't shine when he played against Scotland at Hampden Park in 1966 and one of the reasons for that was the doughty defending of No 6 John Clark
The great Pele didn't shine when he played against Scotland at Hampden Park in 1966 and one of the reasons for that was the doughty defending of No 6 John Clark

John Clark: 'Everyone's talking about Messi but Pele was the greatest'

Celtic's Josip Juranovic is reportedly wanted by Monza. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Celtic's Josip Juranovic is reportedly wanted by Monza. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic star wanted by Serie A side - 'loan with obligation to buy' claim

Edinburgh's pandas are set to return to China.
Edinburgh's pandas are set to return to China.

Edinburgh Zoo’s giant pandas to return to China this year

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, takes a selfie with Lima, a former Santos soccer player, and others, during the wake of the late Brazilian soccer great Pele, who lies in state, below, at Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, left, takes a selfie with Lima, a former Santos soccer player, and others, during the wake of the late Brazilian soccer great Pele, who lies in state, below, at Vila Belmiro stadium in Santos, Brazil, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

FIFA president defends selfie at Pele's funeral following criticism

Rangers manager Michael Belale believes his club's season ticket base mean there is no way round only a small number of Celtic fans being accommodated in a corner of Ibrx for derbies. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Rangers manager Michael Belale believes his club's season ticket base mean there is no way round only a small number of Celtic fans being accommodated in a corner of Ibrx for derbies. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Change required for Rangers and Celtic derby numbers to return to pre-2018

Pele dead at age 82 - tributes pour in for three time World Cup winner

Pele celebrates scoring the first goal for Brazil in the 1970 World Cup final. Photo by Colorsport/Shutterstock
Pele celebrates scoring the first goal for Brazil in the 1970 World Cup final. Photo by Colorsport/Shutterstock

Rangers and Celtic lead Scottish clubs' tribute to Pele after Brazil legend dies

Brazil's Pele (centre) remonstrates with Scotland's Ronnie MacKinnon (right) following a clash with Billy Bremner (left background) during a friendly at Hampden, June 25, 1966.
Brazil's Pele (centre) remonstrates with Scotland's Ronnie MacKinnon (right) following a clash with Billy Bremner (left background) during a friendly at Hampden, June 25, 1966.

From Kilmarnock to Wembley: When Pele visited Scotland and other in UK

Pele spent much of his club career at Santos, where he scored a remarkable number of goals.
Pele spent much of his club career at Santos, where he scored a remarkable number of goals.

Pele was footballing genius who made the game beautiful with Brazil

In this file photo taken on June 21, 1970 Brazilian midfielder Pelé (L) dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final in Mexico City.
In this file photo taken on June 21, 1970 Brazilian midfielder Pelé (L) dribbles past Italian defender Tarcisio Burgnich during the World Cup final in Mexico City.

Brazil great Pele dies at the age of 82

The swagger, the arrogrance, the ticker-tape, those flashing thighs - who didn't love Argentina in '1978 and who doesn't want them to win the World Cup again?
The swagger, the arrogrance, the ticker-tape, those flashing thighs - who didn't love Argentina in '1978 and who doesn't want them to win the World Cup again?

Less brand, more bandito - why Scots like Argentina

Will Lionel Messi win his first ever World Cup to cement his status as the greatest to ever do it? (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Will Lionel Messi win his first ever World Cup to cement his status as the greatest to ever do it? (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

World Cup 2022 Odds: Who are the current favourites to win Qatar 2022?

Josip Juranovic is not interested in transfer speculation while at the World Cup. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Josip Juranovic is not interested in transfer speculation while at the World Cup. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Josip Juranovic: Celtic star addresses transfer speculation

Josip Juranovic was hugely impressive as Croatia reached the last four of the World Cup, defeating Brazil on penalties. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Josip Juranovic was hugely impressive as Croatia reached the last four of the World Cup, defeating Brazil on penalties. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Celtic and Rangers World Cup windfall increases thanks to Croatia success

Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic is chased by his teammates after the penallty shoot-out win over Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)
Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic is chased by his teammates after the penallty shoot-out win over Brazil in the World Cup quarter-final. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Josip Juranovic stands out as Croatia stun Brazil to reach semi-finals

Celtic's Josip Juranovic in action for Croatia against Brazil's Vinicius Junior during the World Cup quarter-final in Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Celtic's Josip Juranovic in action for Croatia against Brazil's Vinicius Junior during the World Cup quarter-final in Qatar. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Celtic's Juranovic hailed by BBC MotD team for Croatia v Brazil display

Thiago Silva of Brazil celebrates his side's fourth goal scored by Lucas Paqueta during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea at Stadium 974 on December 05, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Thiago Silva of Brazil celebrates his side's fourth goal scored by Lucas Paqueta during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Brazil and South Korea at Stadium 974 on December 05, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Brazil vs Croatia: How to watch, latest odds, kick off time and team news

Just eight teams are now left in the running to lift the 2022 World Cup.
Just eight teams are now left in the running to lift the 2022 World Cup.

Everything you need to know about the World Cup Quarter-Finals

Lionel Messi carries the hopes of a nation. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)
Lionel Messi carries the hopes of a nation. (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

Qatar World Cup has already ticked boxes - can it now become one of the greats?

A video circulating on social media appears to show the 41-year-old kneeing a man in the head outside Stadium 974 in Doha.
A video circulating on social media appears to show the 41-year-old kneeing a man in the head outside Stadium 974 in Doha.

Samuel Eto’o filmed appearing to attack man at World Cup in Qatar

Celtic target Cho Gue-sung in action for South Korea during their World Cup last 16 defeat to Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Celtic target Cho Gue-sung in action for South Korea during their World Cup last 16 defeat to Brazil. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Cho Gue-sung to Celtic: World Cup star's father has say on transfer destination

Rangers star Borna Barisic in action for Croatia during their World Cup quarter-final win over Japan. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Rangers star Borna Barisic in action for Croatia during their World Cup quarter-final win over Japan. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Rangers star tells Brazil 'we're ready for anyone' as Croatia target semi-finals

Stephanie Frappart will take charge of Costa Rica v Germany at the World Cup.
Stephanie Frappart will take charge of Costa Rica v Germany at the World Cup.

Frappart to become first woman to referee match at men’s World Cup

Will Cristiano Ronaldo get one last World Cup hurrah?
Will Cristiano Ronaldo get one last World Cup hurrah?

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Monday including Portugal

QPR manager Michael Beale is expected to become the new manager of Rangers.
QPR manager Michael Beale is expected to become the new manager of Rangers.

Beale 'takes soundings from Rangers players' as potential plan B revealed

Here are 8 fantasy football players we recommend you look to include in your team. Cr: Getty Images
Here are 8 fantasy football players we recommend you look to include in your team. Cr: Getty Images

World Cup Fantasy Football: 5 of the best midfielders to transfer into your team

Neymar (left) sits on the bench after being substituted with an injury during the win over Serbia. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Neymar (left) sits on the bench after being substituted with an injury during the win over Serbia. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Neymar close to tears as Brazil team doctor issues update on injured ankle

Brazil's Richarlison scores his spectacular bicycle kick in the 2-0 win over Serbia at the Lusail Stadium. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Brazil's Richarlison scores his spectacular bicycle kick in the 2-0 win over Serbia at the Lusail Stadium. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Brazil favourites tag intact as Richarlison spearheads victory over Serbia

Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)
Bruno Guimarães will feature for Brazil in Qatar (Photo by Javier Mamani/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Thursday including Brazil

People visit the West Bay beach in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
People visit the West Bay beach in Doha on November 19, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Fans will be check World Cup moral compass - you can still enjoy Qatar 2022

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) greets Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during the draw for the 2022 World Cup at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on April 1, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (left) greets Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during the draw for the 2022 World Cup at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center on April 1, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Qatar 2022: Time to 'focus on the football', or so says Fifa, anyway

Here are the 12 best home kits at World Cup 2022. Cr: Getty Images.
Here are the 12 best home kits at World Cup 2022. Cr: Getty Images.

World Cup Kits 2022: Here are 12 of the best home kits at Qatar 2022

A supporter of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrates after her candidate won the presidential runoff election in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
A supporter of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva celebrates after her candidate won the presidential runoff election in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Who is Lula de Silva, the newly-appointed president of Brazil?

Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva speaks after being elected president of Brazil over incumbent Bolsonaro by a thin margin on the runoff. Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images
Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva speaks after being elected president of Brazil over incumbent Bolsonaro by a thin margin on the runoff. Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images

Lula da Silva wins tight presidential election over far-right Jair Bolsonaro

Brazilian former president and presidential candidate for the leftist Workers Party (PT), Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R), speaks to supporters holding hands with Sao Paulo Governor candidate Fernando Haddad (L), and Brazil's vice-presidential candidate Geraldo Alckmin.
Brazilian former president and presidential candidate for the leftist Workers Party (PT), Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R), speaks to supporters holding hands with Sao Paulo Governor candidate Fernando Haddad (L), and Brazil's vice-presidential candidate Geraldo Alckmin.

Brazil elections: Former president declares support for opposition candidate

Working from home or working from pub? For those able to work with just a laptop, the choice is simple (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)
Working from home or working from pub? For those able to work with just a laptop, the choice is simple (Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images)

Aidan Smith: How to save your mental health, save on energy bills and save pubs

Netflix ad-supported service to launch for a discounted price

A supporter of Brazilian President and re-election candidate Jair Bolsonaro reacts as she watches the vote count of the legislative and presidential election, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 2, 2022.Photo by CARL DE SOUZA via Getty Images
A supporter of Brazilian President and re-election candidate Jair Bolsonaro reacts as she watches the vote count of the legislative and presidential election, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 2, 2022.Photo by CARL DE SOUZA via Getty Images

Brazil election: What is a run off and when can we expect results?

Supporters of former President of Brazil and Candidate for the Worker's Party (PT) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wait for him at the end of the general election day at Paulista avenue on October 2, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mauro Horita/Getty Images)
Supporters of former President of Brazil and Candidate for the Worker's Party (PT) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wait for him at the end of the general election day at Paulista avenue on October 2, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mauro Horita/Getty Images)

Brazil election: Lula and Bolsonaro to face run-off as neither reaches threshold

A statement released by Darius Campbell Danesh’s family said his death was an accident caused by chloroethane, which is used to treat pain and 'tragically led to respiratory arrest.' Picture: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images.
A statement released by Darius Campbell Danesh’s family said his death was an accident caused by chloroethane, which is used to treat pain and 'tragically led to respiratory arrest.' Picture: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images.

What is chloroethane and what does it do to you?

Artist's reconstruction of Chicxulub crater soon after impact, 66 million years ago, on what is now Mexico's Yucatan peninsula
Artist's reconstruction of Chicxulub crater soon after impact, 66 million years ago, on what is now Mexico's Yucatan peninsula

Wildfires on Mexico coast after meteor strike killed the Earth's dinosaurs

Dr Sen Wang pictured in the field with a four-legged friend.
Dr Sen Wang pictured in the field with a four-legged friend.

Data Capital: What have the robots ever done for us?

Robots can address real-life human problems
Robots can address real-life human problems

Ad Feature What have robots ever done for us?

Android phone
Android phone

Android users warned about scam that can steal money if you answer your phone

US-based O-I is one of the world's leading glass manufacturers.
US-based O-I is one of the world's leading glass manufacturers.

Scottish glass factory to benefit from £500m investment windfall

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 05: Lionel Messi of Argentina and Neymar Jr. of Brazil talk to health authorities as the match is delayed during a match between Brazil and Argentina as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Arena Corinthians on September 05, 2021 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - SEPTEMBER 05: Lionel Messi of Argentina and Neymar Jr. of Brazil talk to health authorities as the match is delayed during a match between Brazil and Argentina as part of South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022 at Arena Corinthians on September 05, 2021 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Argentina and Brazil have their say after extraordinary scenes in Sao Paulo

Stephen Clegg shows off his bronze medal.
Stephen Clegg shows off his bronze medal.

Paralympics wrap: Clegg gets medal but wants gold, Lyle takes bronze

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Kate Forbes
Kate Forbes

Kate Forbes rejects job in new First Minister Humza Yousaf's Government

New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
New First Minister Humza Yousaf with his deputy Shona Robison. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza Yousaf announces Shona Robison as deputy and confirms role for Kate Forbes

Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after being voted the new First Minister at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

What Humza Yousaf said and what he meant in speech after FM vote