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Portugal boss Martinez expects stiff test against quality Scotland side

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 10:34 GMT

Scotland have plenty of quality and Portugal are bracing themselves for a tricky test, head coach Roberto Martinez said on the eve of Sunday's Nations League clash between the two sides.

Nagelsmann hails Germany's confident first step and team unity

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 - 07:05 GMT

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann praised his tight-knit Germany team for an utterly dominant display in their 5-1 victory over 10-man Scotland in the Euro 2024 opener, saying he did not want to single out individuals but focus on their joint success.

Germany can beat pressure and Scotland in Euro 2024 opener says Nagelsmann

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 - 08:24 GMT

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Scotland are a dangerous team who will aim to take advantage of the pressure the hosts are under when they meet in Friday's Euro 2024 opener, but he sees self belief in his players and hunger for success.

Egypt’s Amir El-Masry Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza at the BAFTA Scotland Awards Ceremony

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 12:11 GMT

Amir El-Masry Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza at the BAFTA Scotland Awards Ceremony

Clarke keen to move on from Scots' VAR pain in Spain

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 - 10:53 GMT

Scotland coach Steve Clarke said there is no point prolonging the debate about the controversial VAR decision that denied his side a goal in Thursday's 2-0 defeat by Spain in their Euro 2024 qualifier.

England's Maguire says he can handle the jeers after Scotland 'banter'

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 - 12:10 GMT

The 30-year-old Manchester United centre back was brought on at halftime in Glasgow with England leading 2-0 before inadvertently handing the hosts a lifeline by clumsily prodding a low cross into his own net in the 67th minute.

Recent study reveals food patterns in Neolithic era

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 - 12:08 GMT

A study conducted by the British University of Bristol recently confirmed that Neolithic pottery has preserved evidence of early humans' use of grain

Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 - 06:19 GMT

Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the nation's figurehead for seven decades, died at her home in Scotland aged 96 on Thursday.

'We didn't show up': Scotland's Robertson apologises after Ukraine defeat

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 03:11 GMT

"That's the World Cup gone for another four years ... all we can say is sorry to the fans in here and back home."

Ukraine beat Scotland to keep World Cup dream alive

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 - 03:06 GMT

Ukraine will now face Wales on Sunday in Cardiff with the winner taking a place at November's finals in Qatar. The loss means Scotland remain without an appearance at a World Cup since 1998.

Winner of Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction to be announced in June

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 - 11:22 GMT

Thirteen historical novels will compete in the United Kingdom, to win the prize money of £25,000.

Police make 30 arrests after England clash with Scotland

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 - 01:51 GMT

Thousands of Scotland fans travelled south to London despite torrential rain in the English capital, many without a ticket for the match.

Maguire declares himself fit for Scotland game

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 - 10:55 GMT

Maguire said he is fit and available to face Scotland in Friday’s Group D match at the European Championship after missing the opener

Former Man Utd and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty dies at 92

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 - 03:17 GMT

Former Manchester United and Scotland manager Tommy Docherty, popularly known as ‘The Doc’, has died after a long illness at the age of 92.

Cigar box in Aberdeen hid 5000-year-old Egyptian artifact for over 7 decades

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - 06:35 GMT

An ancient Egyptian artifact belonging to the Queen’s Chamber of the Great Giza Pyramids, that have been lost for decades, was found in Aberdeen, by pure chance.

Celtic declared champions as Scottish season is ended

Tue, 19 May 2020 - 01:30 GMT

Celtic were crowned champions for a record-equalling ninth consecutive season as the Scottish Premiership campaign was declared over on Monday.

Scottish leader steps up battle for independence referendum

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 - 10:51 GMT

Sturgeon said the winning showed overwhelming support for her agenda to hold such a referendum.

Three children of Danish billionaire killed in Sri Lanka attacks

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 - 11:17 GMT

Denmark’s richest man Povlsen and his wife lost three of their four children in the Easter Sunday attacks in Sri Lanka, a spokesman for Povlsen’s fashion firm.

British MI6 spy chief set to stay on to steer through Brexit

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 - 07:17 GMT

Head of UK's MI6 foreign spy service is expected to stay on beyond his retirement date this year to guide the intelligence agency through the post-Brexit period.

Scotland hand debut to Sam Johnson for Six Nations opener

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 - 12:00 GMT

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend will hand a Test debut to Glasgow centre Sam Johnson for the Six Nations opener at home to Italy on Saturday.

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