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Steve Clarke is pictured at Hampden Park after signing a contract extension to remain Scotland head coach until 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group

Clarke admits Scotland contract surprise - 'if you'd asked me I'd have said no'

Hibs star Martin Boyle will join up with the Australia national team. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Hibs star Martin Boyle will join up with the Australia national team. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hibs confirm injured Martin Boyle will join Australia squad after request

Celtic's Aaron Mooy has pulled out of the Australia squad due to injury. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Celtic's Aaron Mooy has pulled out of the Australia squad due to injury. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic's Aaron Mooy pulls out of Australia squad as SPFL star takes his place

Craig Howie in action during the final round of the Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.
Craig Howie in action during the final round of the Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Campillo proves scourge of Scots again as Spaniard wins Magical Kenya Open

Celtic's Japenese contingent, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi, celebrate after the Viaplay Cup final win over Rangers.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Celtic's Japenese contingent, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi, celebrate after the Viaplay Cup final win over Rangers.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic, Hearts and Hibs in Asia Cup headache as stars set to miss matches

Andy Murray is in the final of the Qatar Open. (Photo by Mohamed Farag/Getty Images)
Andy Murray is in the final of the Qatar Open. (Photo by Mohamed Farag/Getty Images)

How to watch Andy Murray in the Qatar Open final

Comedian Joe Lycett shows willing celebrity guests how to get the most out of a weekend away, with Travel Man: 48 Hours in Dublin on Friday. Photo: PA
Comedian Joe Lycett shows willing celebrity guests how to get the most out of a weekend away, with Travel Man: 48 Hours in Dublin on Friday. Photo: PA

British LGBT Awards 2023: Shortlist announced including Harry Styles

Cameron Carter-Vickers had no shortage of motivational messages ahead of  representing the United States in the World Cup. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
Cameron Carter-Vickers had no shortage of motivational messages ahead of  representing the United States in the World Cup. Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

How Joe Biden and Ted Lasso helped frame Celtic defender's World Cup memories

The Stephen Gallacher Foundation players will be based initially on their trip at Doha Golf Club, where Ewen Ferguson won the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters last year. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.
The Stephen Gallacher Foundation players will be based initially on their trip at Doha Golf Club, where Ewen Ferguson won the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters last year. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

Excited Stephen Gallacher Foundation players heading to Qatar on training trip

Giorgos Giakoumakis is set for a move to MLS.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Giorgos Giakoumakis is set for a move to MLS.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic transfers: One striker in with fee agreed, one striker out

Latest scenes saw Max arrested for his involvement with Griff’s gang
Latest scenes saw Max arrested for his involvement with Griff’s gang

Two episodes of ITV’s Coronation Street cancelled - here’s why

Cammy Devlin, left, has yet to taste defeat for Hearts against Hibs.
Cammy Devlin, left, has yet to taste defeat for Hearts against Hibs.

Devlin: I’ve not lost a derby and I want to keep it that way

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr - 'history in the making'

Emiliano Boffelli has played some of his best rugby for Argentina while an Edinburgh player. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Emiliano Boffelli has played some of his best rugby for Argentina while an Edinburgh player. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Boffelli on being inspired by Messi and plans to go to World Cup final

Former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
Former Celtic defender Jeremie Frimpong in action for Bayer Leverkusen. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Celtic eye major sell-on fee as Madrid 'make enquiry' for €50m-rated former star

Matt O'Riley trains with Celtic ahead of the Christmas Eve fixture against St Johnstone. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Matt O'Riley trains with Celtic ahead of the Christmas Eve fixture against St Johnstone. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

O'Riley admits his Celtic form must improve to earn Denmark call-up

With bases across the world, Craig International, which is headquartered in Aberdeen, provides a global service to the energy industry.
With bases across the world, Craig International, which is headquartered in Aberdeen, provides a global service to the energy industry.

Aberdeen's Craig International sees post-pandemic rebound in sales and profit

Ange Postecoglou promotes the Celtic Foundation Christmas Appeal success in raising £385,000  at the club's Lennoxtown training ground. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Ange Postecoglou promotes the Celtic Foundation Christmas Appeal success in raising £385,000  at the club's Lennoxtown training ground. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic manager bemoans that games 'might go to next day'

Who will get their hands on this in December? (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Who will get their hands on this in December? (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The full list of every nation to have to won the World Cup - and how they won it

The World Cup Trophy.
The World Cup Trophy.

Here's who will host the 2026 World Cup

Is Elon Musk set to stand down?
Is Elon Musk set to stand down?

Is Elon Musk set to step down as Twitter boss?

Argentina captain Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after victory over France in the final.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup after victory over France in the final.

Messi wants to keep playing for Argentina 'as a champion'

France manager Didier Deschamps walks past the World Cup trophy after the defeat by Argentina in the final.
France manager Didier Deschamps walks past the World Cup trophy after the defeat by Argentina in the final.

Deschamps laments France's lack of energy and speaks of regrets

Argentina's Lionel Messi, holding the Golden Ball award for best player of the tournament, kisses the World Cup trophy.
Argentina's Lionel Messi, holding the Golden Ball award for best player of the tournament, kisses the World Cup trophy.

Messi's titles: 2022 World Cup triumph completes CV and confirms GOAT status

Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup final against France.
Argentina players celebrate winning the World Cup final against France.

Argentina win incredible World Cup final on penalties against France

FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony: when is it and how to watch

Stormzy and Maya Jama were spotted together at the GQ Men of the Year awards.
Stormzy and Maya Jama were spotted together at the GQ Men of the Year awards.

Stormzy misses Qatar World Cup final over ‘passport issue’ at Heathrow

Referee Szymon Marciniak will oversee Sunday's FIFA World Cup final in Qatar (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Referee Szymon Marciniak will oversee Sunday's FIFA World Cup final in Qatar (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Here is everything you need to know about World Cup Final ref Szymon Marciniak

France and Argentina will compete for the World Cup in Sunday's final in Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
France and Argentina will compete for the World Cup in Sunday's final in Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

When is the World Cup final? Date, location, kick-off time, TV channel

There has been reported interest in Josip Juranovic and Girogos Giakoumakis. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
There has been reported interest in Josip Juranovic and Girogos Giakoumakis. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic transfer latest: More clubs interested in Parkhead duo

Footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is reportedly facing execution in Iran.
Footballer Amir Nasr-Azadani is reportedly facing execution in Iran.

FIFPRO ‘sickened’ at reports footballer is facing execution in Iran

A woman rides near the entrance of the European Parliament in Brussels.
A woman rides near the entrance of the European Parliament in Brussels.

The EU needs to practice what it preaches when it comes to corruption

Glasgow Warriors' Domingo Miotti impressed during the Challenge Cup win at Bath. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire
Glasgow Warriors' Domingo Miotti impressed during the Challenge Cup win at Bath. Picture: Steven Paston/PA Wire

What Lionel Messi means to Scotland’s small knot of rugby-playing Argentinians

Alistair Johnston has joined Celtic on a five-year deal from MLS side Montreal. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Alistair Johnston has joined Celtic on a five-year deal from MLS side Montreal. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

New Celtic signing ready to fight for place after being likened to Azpilicueta

Camels are pictured at the camel market in the Erhaiya desert area.
Camels are pictured at the camel market in the Erhaiya desert area.

Doctors warned over ‘camel flu’ as England fans return from World Cup

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

Adam Devine in action for Rangers during the friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen at Ibrox on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Adam Devine in action for Rangers during the friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen at Ibrox on Saturday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Beale set to place trust in Rangers teenager 'we always had high hopes for'

Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp scores his iconic last minute winner against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup finals (Photo credit should read GEORGES GOBET/AFP via Getty Images)
Netherlands legend Dennis Bergkamp scores his iconic last minute winner against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup finals (Photo credit should read GEORGES GOBET/AFP via Getty Images)

Netherlands vs Argentina, how to watch, TV info, kick-off, odds

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Joe shreds Attitude Magazine

Joe Lycett ‘not satisfied’ after Qatar talks with David Beckham’s team

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

The Qatar World Cup will reach its conclusion in December.
The Qatar World Cup will reach its conclusion in December.

When and where the final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 will be held

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have ruled that Brewdog shouldn't use the ad
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have ruled that Brewdog shouldn't use the ad

BrewDog fruit beer advert banned for ‘misleading’ claims

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

Celtic defender Josip Juranovic celebrates with Croatia team-mates Marko Livaja and Lovro Majer after the penalty shoot-out win over Japan in the last 16 of the World Cup. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)
Celtic defender Josip Juranovic celebrates with Croatia team-mates Marko Livaja and Lovro Majer after the penalty shoot-out win over Japan in the last 16 of the World Cup. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Celtic and Rangers World Cup first this millennium as Croatia reach quarters

Kyogo Furuhashi was in fine form for Celtic before the World Cup break. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Kyogo Furuhashi was in fine form for Celtic before the World Cup break. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi reveals Celtic, Japan and goals ambition

Lionel Messi of Argentina battles for possession with Kye Rowles of Australia during their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 round of 16 match. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images
Lionel Messi of Argentina battles for possession with Kye Rowles of Australia during their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 round of 16 match. Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images

Messi steps up to challenge Socceroos' resilience

Alistair Johnston has signed for Celtic after impressing at the World Cup with Canada. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Alistair Johnston has signed for Celtic after impressing at the World Cup with Canada. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Celtic sign Alistair Johnston - length of deal, when he will arrive, perfect fit

It has been reported Celtic's Giorgos Giakoumakis may depart the club.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
It has been reported Celtic's Giorgos Giakoumakis may depart the club.  (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Celtic linked with Dutch striker as Postecoglou backed to replace Giakoumakis

Luis Suarez of Uruguay handles the ball on the goal line, for which he is sent off, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Uruguay and Ghana at the Soccer City stadium on July 2, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Luis Suarez of Uruguay handles the ball on the goal line, for which he is sent off, during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Quarter Final match between Uruguay and Ghana at the Soccer City stadium on July 2, 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The story behind Suarez, Ghana, Uruguay, the 'devil' and revenge

Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Musicals Week songs and routines - including The Lion King, Cabaret and more
Strictly Come Dancing 2022: Musicals Week songs and routines - including The Lion King, Cabaret and more

Why is Strictly Come Dancing on Friday this week?

Reported Celtic target Gue-sung Cho in action at the World Cup. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Reported Celtic target Gue-sung Cho in action at the World Cup. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Celtic face fight to land striker target but get tidy World Cup cash boost

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has taken his squad away to train in Spain.
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has taken his squad away to train in Spain.

Neilson opens up on Hearts' transfer window plans

Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic and his Croatia team-mates held firm under pressure from Belgium.
Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic and his Croatia team-mates held firm under pressure from Belgium.

Juranovic enhances Celtic value with fine Croatia display

Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon poses with children from Hyndland Primary School - and clutches an old-style ball - at an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Scotland v England international fixture in 1872 at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon poses with children from Hyndland Primary School - and clutches an old-style ball - at an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Scotland v England international fixture in 1872 at the West of Scotland Cricket Ground (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Scotland 0 England 1 - Past, present and future collide 150 years on in Partick

Gue-sung Cho has impressed in the World Cup for South Korea and is reportedly interesting Celtic. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)
Gue-sung Cho has impressed in the World Cup for South Korea and is reportedly interesting Celtic. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

Celtic line up second World Cup star but ace could exit as contract talks stall

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Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and outgoing Deputy First Minister John Swinney (left) arrive for her last First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire
Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and outgoing Deputy First Minister John Swinney (left) arrive for her last First Minster's Questions. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Swinney said he tried to leave Government years ago, but Sturgeon stopped him

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