Stoke City centre-half Luke Graham and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure will receive their first full Scotland call-ups on Tuesday when Sebastien Pocognoli names his first squad as head coach.
Graham was part of Scotland's pre-World Cup training camp in May after a breakthrough campaign with Dundee, winning the Scottish Premiership club's players' player and young player of the year awards.
The 22-year-old was an unused substitute in the country's send-off friendly win against Curacao, which was also Steve Clarke's last game in the dugout at Hampden Park.
The defender, who has three caps at under-21 level, has started strongly for The Potters in the Championship, who are unbeaten in their last four games, with Graham an ever-present.
Former Rangers academy product Ure was in demand across Europe after a free-scoring spell - 20 goals and three **** ists in 20 matches - that took Sirius to the top of the table in Sweden and it resulted in a £5.5m summer transfer to La Liga with Sevilla.

#player

Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken has been talking to the media as he prepares his side for Tuesday's Scottish Premiership visit to Falkirk.
Here are the key points from his media conference:
Vrancken is "confident there will be a few Hearts players" in the Scotland squad due to be announced by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli on Tuesday.
He said that, while he and his players were looking forward to the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Hibernian, their focus is on the next match, against Falkirk.
Vrancken did not think that Celtic's exit made the cup competition any more open as "every team can win depending on the performance on the day".

#head #coach #Media #players

Eight saves, many of them excellent. Good distribution. And a man of the match performance. If timing is everything, Scott Bain may just have played his way into the forefront of the new Scotland head coach's thinking.
Sebastien Pocognoli will soon be announcing his first squad for the forthcoming Nations League games.
With the retirement of Craig Gordon and the lack of recent first-team minutes for Angus Gunn and Liam Kelly - the other two World Cup squad goalkeepers - is Bain the obvious answer to Pocognoli's potential problem?
On the evidence of his display against Dundee United on Saturday - without which his side may well have been beaten given the number of chances United created - he'll be very unlucky not to be recalled to the international fold.
Unsurprisingly, Bain's manager John McGlynn was happy to sing his praises.

#sebastien

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Gavin Garcia rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns as The Citadel beat Charlotte 43-41 in triple overtime on Saturday in the 49ers' season opener, following a 1-hour and 15-minute delay due to severe weather.
Garcia scored on runs of 2 and 1 yards in regulation before breaking a 25-yard touchdown run on the Bulldogs' first overtime possession.
Nick Billoups added 38 yards and two touchdowns, and Sebastien Boyle had 70 yards and a score as the Bulldogs rushed for 268 yards and six touchdowns combined.
Charlotte tied the game at 28 with 24 seconds remaining after Cole Gonzales found Jaylen Hampton for a 6-yard touchdown.
Each team scored a touchdown in the first two overtimes, with Nick Billoups' 2-yard run pulling The Citadel even at 41 in the second. Both teams failed on their respective conversion attempts.

#citadel #billoups

On the eve of the Scottish FA's highly-anticipated summit on youth development in Scotland, one of the country's own stole the show in a thrilling Edinburgh derby.
And as it happened, the new national team head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli, was in the Easter Road stands as Josh McPake spearheaded Hearts' entertaining victory over Hibernian.
Even before the Belgian was appointed, there were some calls from the Tartan Army to include the 25-year-old winger, such has been his emphatic start to life in Gorgie since making the switch from St Johnstone in the summer.
The clamour for his inclusion is now becoming inescapable.
A Rangers youth product, the question hanging over McPake since signing his pre-contract with Hearts in January, was could he cut it among the big boys.

#Youth #scottish

Everton continue talks with Tottenham over a possible Richarlison return, according to a report from Sébastien Vidal. Regular contact has continued between the clubs as the 29-year-old Brazilian considers a return to Goodison Park. Tottenham have no active push to sell him, yet Spurs remain open to a deal because his contract runs until 2027. Everton could wait for Beto or Thierno Barry to leave before moving faster. The report places those exits at the centre of the timing, with the Toffees needing room before accelerating.
Vidal's update points to a live discussion rather than an agreed transfer. Richarlison's willingness gives Everton encouragement, while Tottenham's stance keeps the door open without forcing negotiations. Spurs can still retain the forward, and that leverage is important with the window approaching its final stretch. For Everton, the sequence looks clear: sort an attacking departure first, then decide whether a reunion merits a formal push.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur during the during the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and TSG Hoffenheim at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Richarlison gives Everton a reason to spend. He earned 54 Brazil caps and scored 20 goals, while his 2025/26 Tottenham season brought 11 Premier League goals and four ***** ists from 32 appearances, including 20 starts, across 1,975 minutes. He added one goal and one ***** ist in seven Champions League games. That record gives Moyes a proven scorer for an attack needing more effectiveness.
Context matters, though. Beto scored nine Premier League goals for Everton last season, while Thierno Barry registered eight, so the numbers don't suggest a disaster. Still, Richarlison offers qualities the current options don't replicate: he can lead the line, drift left, press hard and handle Goodison Park pressure, where he scored 53 goals across four seasons.

#richarlison #goals #goodison

New Scotland boss Sebastien Pocognoli says the passionate nature of Scottish football was a key factor in his taking the job.
Pocognoli, 39, was confirmed as Steve Clarke's successor on Sunday and introduced himself to the media on Monday.
Clarke ended his seven-year reign earlier this summer after Scotland failed to progress from the World Cup group stage after a victory over Haiti was followed by defeats by Morocco and Brazil.
Former Belgium defender Pocognoli left Monaco at the end of last season and previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first league ***** le in 90 years in 2024-25.
He becomes only the second foreign boss of the Scotland men's team, after the German Berti Vogts, and believes he has what it takes to build on Clarke's "strong foundation".

#Monday #World

In a recent post on X, journalist Sebastien Vidal claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on Chelsea defender Malo Gusto this summer. It has been mentioned that Spurs are eyeing a move to acquire the services of the French full-back this off-season.
Gusto had a solid campaign in the Premier League recently as he put in a run of influential displays on the right side of Chelsea's backline. The 23-year-old scored three times and picked up five ******* ists in 49 matches for the Blues in the previous campaign across all fronts.
The France international is currently one of the most talented full-backs in the Premier League. Hence, it is no surprise that Spurs are hoping to land him in this transfer window.
His current contract at the West London club will expire in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for Tottenham to sign him on a cut-price deal this month.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Malo Gusto of Chelsea passes the ball under pressure from Alex Marchal and Jon Martin of Real Sociedad during the pre-season friendly match between Chelsea and Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

#london

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scotland hired Sébastien Pocognoli as its new coach on Sunday to replace Steve Clarke, who stepped down from the role after the team was eliminated from the World Cup without advancing from its group.
Pocognoli, a former Belgium international, was fired by Monaco on June 1 after a seventh-place finish in the French league and missing out on Champions League qualification.
The 39-year-old Pocognoli signed a two-year deal that takes him through to the European Championship in 2028 that Scotland is co-hosting.
He was described by the Scottish FA as "one of Europe's brightest emerging coaching talents," with his big success being leading Union Saint-Gilloise to its first Belgian league ****** le in 90 years in 2025.
"When I first heard of the interest, I was immediately excited about the opportunity," said Pocognoli, who underlined how impressed he was by the passion of Scotland's supporters that was on show during the country's first World Cup appearance in 28 years.

#Scotland #league #first #glasgow

Sébastien Pocognoli has been appointed Scotland's new men's head coach, signing a two-year contract to succeed Steve Clarke.
The 39-year-old Belgian takes charge after a short spell at Monaco, where he was dismissed at the end of last season following a seventh-placed finish in Ligue 1.
Despite that setback, Pocognoli arrives with an impressive achievement on his CV, having guided Union Saint-Gilloise to their first Belgian league **** le in 90 years during the 2024-25 campaign.
Pocognoli will become only the second overseas manager to take charge of Scotland, following in the footsteps of Berti Vogts, who led the national side between 2002 and 2004.
His appointment comes after Clarke ended a seven-year spell in charge in June, following Scotland's failure to progress from the group stage at the World Cup.

#monaco

Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been confirmed as Scotland men's new head coach.
The 39-year-old Belgian, who replaces Steve Clarke, left Monaco at the end of last season and previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to a first league ****** le in 90 years in 2024-25.
Pocognoli spent time in England during his playing career, turning out for West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion and earned 13 caps for Belgium.
He becomes just the second foreign boss of the Scotland men's team, after German Berti Vogts.
Clarke - who had signed a new four-year deal in May - resigned following the group-stage exit at the World Cup, ending his seven-year tenure.

#pocognoli #Scotland

Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has been identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.
The 39-year-old Belgian, who left Monaco at the end of last season, previously led Union Saint-Gilloise to a first league ******* le in 90 years in 2024/25.
Pocognoli is one of several candidates to have been spoken to by Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell and Craig Mulholland, who was appointed as the ******* ociation's chief football officer in May.
And it is thought an appointment could be imminent, with Scotland returning to action in the Nations League with a four-game block of fixtures, starting in Slovenia on 26 September.
Pocognoli spent time in England during his playing career, turning out for West Bromwich Albion and Brighton, and earned 13 caps for Belgium.

#scottish

Arsenal have turned their focus towards Victor Osimhen as they look to add another high-level attacking option before the transfer window closes, with the Nigeria international now understood to be the leading name on the club's shortlist.
The north London side have already strengthened key areas of Mikel Arteta's squad with the arrivals of Illan Meslier, Christos Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes. Even so, there remains a strong appetite inside the club to add further firepower. **** nal explored ambitious moves for Morgan Rogers and Vinicius Jr earlier in the window, but with those pursuits failing to materialise, attention has shifted elsewhere.
As first reported by Sebastien Denis, **** nal now regard Osimhen as their priority attacking target. The indication is that Arteta has made his preference clear to the recruitment department, and there is confidence a deal can be put together if the conditions align.
Arsenal's current forward line already contains quality, and Viktor Gyokeres delivered strongly after his £64m arrival from Sporting last summer, finishing with 21 goals in all competitions as **** nal ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League **** le and also reached the Champions League final. Yet squad planning rarely stands still at the top end of the game.
With uncertainty surrounding Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, **** nal are **** sing how best to protect their depth and raise the ceiling of their attack. That has brought Osimhen firmly into view. Talks between **** nal and Galatasaray have been reported, with the Turkish club also linked to Martinelli, a factor that could add another layer to discussions if movement develops on both fronts.

#arsenal #club

In a recent post on X, journalist Sebastien Vidal claimed that Liverpool are monitoring Ajax youngster Mika Godts this summer. It has been mentioned that the Reds are open to joining Paris Saint-Germain in the race to land the Belgian wide player this off-season.
Godts enjoyed a good run of form for Ajax in the previous campaign as he put in a series of impressive displays for them on the left wing. The 21-year-old scored 17 goals and earned 13 **** ists in 34 league matches for the Dutch outfit last season.
The Belgian whizkid is currently among the most gifted young wide players in the Dutch Eredivisie. Hence, the Reds would do well to lure him to Anfield in this transfer period.
His current deal at the Dutch club will run out in the summer of 2029, which could make it tough for Liverpool to sign him on a cut-price deal later this year.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 28: Mika Godts #26 of Belgium runs with the ball during the second half of the international friendly between the United States and Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 28, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. **** /Getty Images)

#dutch

Xabi Alonso has told Chelsea he wants the club to explore an ambitious deal to sign ****** nal midfielder Martin Zubimeni.
Alonso is a long-term admirer of Zubimendi, who came through the Real Sociedad academy. The Chelsea manager is also a graduate of the San Sebastien side's youth system and coached Zubimendi during his time as head coach of Real Sociedad B, between 2019 and 2022.
According to Simon Phillips, Alonso has asked Chelsea to enquire about a deal. Zubimendi signed for ****** nal from Sociedad for a fee of around £51m last summer, and made 57 appearances across all competitions, scoring six times.
Arsenal are unlikely to want to part with the 27-year-old, despite his fall from favour across the run-in. Zubimendi was left out of the side for the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with Myles Lewis-Skelly preferred.
The Gunners are also closing in on the £75m signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, to further reinforce their midfield group.

#zubimendi #martin

Celtic are pushing for a deal to sign Fares Ghedjemis from Frosinone, who want 9.5m euros for the Algeria winger, 23. (Sebastien Vidal on X)
President Maurizio Stirpe says Frosinone do not need to sell Ghedjemis but the Italian club are willing to listen to offers. (Glasgow Times)
Brentford may sanction another loan move to Celtic for defender Benjamin Arthur, 20. (Football Insider)
Marcelo Saracchi, the 28-year-old left-back who was on loan at Celtic from Boca Juniors last season and had been linked with a return to Glasgow, has reportedly joined Houston Dynamo. (National - subscription required)

#celtic #glasgow #algeria #vidal

Elfyn Evans holds third place at Rally Finland despite rolling his Toyota on Saturday, as Sebastien Ogier was taken to hospital after crashing out of the lead.
Nine-time champion Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia had a big accident on stage 17 - Saturday's penultimate stage - after they ran wide on a fast, right-hand corner and their Toyota crashed into trees.
The stage was stopped and an update from Toyota said both Ogier and Ingrassia got out of the car "unassisted", and were taken to hospital for checks but were "conscious and generally OK".
Sami Pajari, who won his first rally at the previous round in Estonia, inherited first place from Ogier and leads his home event with two stages remaining on Sunday.
The Finnish driver holds an advantage of 46.4 seconds over Toyota team-mate Oliver Solberg, while Evans moved into third place ahead of Hyundai's Adrien Fourmaux after setting the fastest time on Saturday's final stage.

#toyota #place #ingrassia #holds

World Rally Championship organisers have red flagged stage 17 at Rally Finland after Sebastien Ogier suffered a high-speed crash from the lead.
The reigning world champion and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were heading towards the end of stage 17 when their Toyota GR Yaris Rally 1 car fired off the road at speed. The car was pitched into a series of rolls heading towards the trees.
Toyota has confirmed that Ogier and Ingrassia exited the car unassisted and are conscious, but will be transported to hospital for further checks.
"Both driver and co-driver were able to get out of the car unassisted. They are both conscious and generally OK, and will be transported to hospital for further checks. The team will provide further updates in due course," read a statement from the Toyota Gazoo Racing.
A statement from the FIA added: "During SS17 'Västilä' at WRC Rally Finland, the crew of car #1 , Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia, were involved in a high-impact accident.

#ingrassia #finland

Barcelona are not interested in a deal to sign ******* nal and Liverpool target Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Spanish champions have been linked with a move to sign Barcola in recent days, as the club seek an attacking addition. Barcelona have bid for Julian Alvarez, of Atletico Madrid, without success and remain keen to add another goalscorer to their ranks.
However, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Barcelona are not targeting Barcola. The La Liga side remain intent on signing Alvarez and are seeking an out-and-out number nine, following Robert Lewandowski’s exit.
Liverpool are leading the chase for the 23-year-old, though face a fight to convince PSG to sell. According to French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Liverpool are preparing to lodge an opening offer of around £85m.
Arsenal also admire Barcola, as Mikel Arteta seeks forward additions. The Gunners have completed the signing of Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m, but remain keen to sign another left-sided forward.

#Liverpool

In a recent post on X, journalist Sebastien Vidal stated that Liverpool are stepping up their efforts to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola. It has been mentioned that the Reds are ready to make a £85m bid to convince the French club to part ways with their prized ******* et this summer.
Barcola enjoyed a productive campaign at PSG recently as he put in a handful of impressive performances for them in the final third. The 23-year-old found the back of the net 13 times and earned seven ******* ists in 49 matches for the French outfit last season in all competitions.
The France international is currently one of the most feared wingers in Ligue 1. Therefore, the Reds would do well to get a deal done for him later this year.
His current contract at the French club will run out in the summer of 2028, which could make it tough for Liverpool to sign him on the cheap in this transfer window.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 14: Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain competes for the ball against Bradley Barcola #12 of France during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 14, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

#Liverpool #reds #july #spain

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Celtic are now favourites to sign Las Palmas goalkeeper ****** o Horkas after tabling an offer close to £3.5m for the 27-year-old. (George Tsarouchas on X)
Reo Hatate has confirmed he is keen to leave Celtic this summer in pursuit of a move to one of Europe's top leagues after the 30-year-old midfielder missed out on selection for ****** an's World Cup squad. (Fergus)
Benjamin Nygren has refused to fully commit his future to Celtic following Sweden's World Cup exit, the 24-year-old midfielder replying "we'll see" when asked where he will be playing next season. (Göteborgs-Posten)
Torino hold Gvidas Gineitis in high regard but would consider allowing the Celtic-linked 22-year-old midfielder to leave should they receive a bid higher than £8.6m. (Tuttomercatoweb)
Saint Etienne have reached an agreement with Go Ahead Eagles for the transfer of Jakob Breum, with the 22-year-old Celtic-linked midfielder agreeing a four-year contract pending a medical with the French club who now have Ian Cathro as head coach. (Sebastien Denis on X)

Congo announced that head coach Sébastien Desabre's father had died following the team's loss to England in the World Cup on Wednesday
The 49-year-old French coach appeared surprised when a team official made the announcement to members of the media following his press conference
Congo lost to England 2-1 after leading much of the match on Wednesday
Shortly after its heartbreaking loss to England in the World Cup, the Democratic Republic of Congo announced that head coach Sébastien Desabre’s father had recently died.
The shocking announcement on Wednesday, July 1 came from a team media official who shared that Desabre’s dad had passed away just as the coach’s press conference was wrapping up following his team’s 2-1 loss to England.

PARIS, July 1 (Reuters) - French Green party lawmakers have announced plans to file a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe ‌heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a third possible bout ‌of extreme temperatures next week.
It was not immediately clear if the motion would be put forward this week or early next week.
• When asked about the motion, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said on Wednesday: "Obviously, it's going to be filed. It is a political manoeuvre." "There is a government managing the crisis and there are political forces fueling the crisis by introducing the motion," Bregeon told reporters ‌after a meeting of the French ⁠Cabinet.
• The bid to topple Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's minority government is unlikely to succeed without the backing of other opposition parties, including ⁠the far-right National Rally or the Socialists. The Socialists have not supported any of the no-confidence motions filed against Lecornu since he took office last year.
• Cyrielle Chatelain, who leads the Greens in the National ******* embly, said on Tuesday the motion would be filed to protest at the ‌government's "lack of preparedness not only for the heatwave we have just experienced, but especially for the one that is coming."

DR Congo face England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday evening in a World Cup last 32 tie that represents the most significant match in the country’s football history.
Sébastien Desabre’s side qualified as the highest-ranked third-place team in the tournament, finishing one point behind Portugal in Group K. They enter this fixture having already held a European heavyweight and come from behind to win in the group stage. A nation more accustomed to footballing heartbreak than celebration, DR Congo arrives in Atlanta with a genuine belief that they can cause an upset.
Desabre has no injury concerns to manage and is expected to revert to the 5-3-2 system used in two of the three group-stage matches, having switched to a back four for the must-win game against Uzbekistan. The personnel in the back five provide a familiarity with English football that is arguably unique in this tournament.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka, at right wing-back, spent several years at Manchester United and knows Premier League football intimately. Axel Tuanzebe, Chancel Mbemba — the captain with over 100 caps — and Arthur Masuaku complete a defensive unit built on experience and Premier League pedigree.
Yoane Wissa is the tournament’s breakout performer from the DR Congo squad. The Newcastle United forward had a difficult season in the Premier League but has been transformed at this World Cup, scoring three of the Leopards’ four group-stage goals — including a header against Portugal and a brace against Uzbekistan.

The Democratic Republic of Congo coach Sebastien Desabre says London-born Aaron Wan-Bissaka has extra motivation to beat England in the last 32 of the World Cup.
The West Ham defender was called up to the England squad by Gareth Southgate in 2019, but had to withdraw through injury and never featured again, choosing to switch his allegiance to DR Congo in 2025.
A year later he is set to face his country of birth in the last-32 tie in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Desabre said: “We have some Premier League players who are familiar, some of them were even born in England and that is always a source of motivation.
“But the number one source of motivation is to play against a serious opponent like England or any other top five in the world. It is hard to find anything more motivating than that.”

Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night.
The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goals from Yoane Wissa and one from Fiston Mayele sealed the win and saw Congo join Cape Verde as another surprise qualifier for the round of 32.
Uzbekistan led through Eldor Shomurodov’s first-half strike that looked set to end Congo’s hopes.
But Sébastien Desabre’s team, which had already pulled off one of the surprise results of the World Cup by holding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw in its opening game, fought back after the break.
Trailing to Shomurodov’s lobbed goal in the 10th minute, Congo equalized in the 68th when Wissa was brought down by Abdukodir Khusanov in the box for a penalty.

Soccer player Kenzo Kies, 21, drowned after swimming in the Rhône River during France's extreme heatwave
Kies played for En Avant Guingamp and previously trained with Lyon and Saint-Étienne youth teams
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has reported 40 heatwave-related drownings since June 18
A 21-year-old soccer player has died from drowning after jumping into a river to cool down during a summer heatwave.
Kenzo Kies was swimming with three friends in the Rhône River in the city of Lyon on Monday, June 22, as temperatures reached 104 degrees in parts of France, according to the BBC.

French footballer Kenzo Kies has died at the age of 21 after drowning in the Rhone river.
Kies, who played for Guingamp in Ligue 2, was in a critical condition when he was pulled from the water by firefighters on Monday, and later died in hospital.
Kies and three friends entered the river near Lyon to escape the blistering heat in France, with temperatures reaching 40C in parts of the country this week.
Three people were pulled to safety by emergency services but Kies was the last to be found.
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said earlier this week.

DR Congo will face Colombia at Guadalajara Stadium on Wednesday following strong performance from them in their opening match.
DR Congo comes into the match full of belief after pulling off a significant upset by holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening game. The Leopards showed great determination to reach the tournament, having defeated Jamaica 1-0 after extra time in the intercontinental playoffs.
Their pre-tournament friendly results were inconsistent, including a goalless draw against Denmark and a 2-1 defeat to Chile. However, their defensive organization continues to be a major strength.
DR Congo has a fully fit squad available. Coach Sebastien Desabre confirmed that there are no injury issues within the team.
Following their strong result against Portugal, the Leopards are expected to adopt a defensive 5-3-2 formation designed to frustrate their opponents.