The Herald | Sport https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/ The Herald Sport en-gb Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:26:23 +0100 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:26:23 +0100 https://www.heraldscotland.com/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.heraldscotland.com/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Herald | Sport https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/ noThe Herald Sporttoby.granville@newsquest.co.uk World Cup referee for Scotland vs Haiti required police escort after 'attack' attempt https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184976.scotland-vs-haiti-referee-involved-attack-controversy/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:24:00 +0100 6875426a174a8f1ad295d80e99284ba7 Mark Walker Haiti star duo send ominous message to Scotland ahead of World Cup opener https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184888.scotlands-world-cup-opponents-send-ominous-message/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:55:00 +0100 18936f5b543bce4abd1a3eec17a6872e Mark Walker Brazilian star credits ex-Scotland defender for helping him achieve £55m transfer https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184845.raphinha-praises-scotland-defender-key-role-leeds/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0100 5cee591372795f75bca1aa537c915468 FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay Celtic yet to agree terms with Martin O'Neill's key backroom staff amid return https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/26184513.celtic-yet-agree-terms-martin-oneills-backroom-duo/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:03:00 +0100 eae10c60c64265db6a5f7285b875b8bd Haiti in focus: Everything you need to know about Scotland's World Cup opponents https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184710.haiti-focus-ahead-scotlands-world-cup-opener/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0100 0f8cbb7d1ef0cb84b7829552fcbd9fa8 Anthony Brown, PA Roy Keane labels Scotland star a 'pub player' in brutal assessment of midfielder https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184607.roy-keane-aims-pub-player-remark-scotland-star/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:51:00 +0100 38fd82893f9b3ae0b5340e89f2f525ae FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay Aaron Hickey to advise Scotland stars on how to stop in-form Brentford teammate https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184576.aaron-hickeys-inside-knowledge-may-prove-vital-world-cup/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:31:00 +0100 9d661e2fd58cb6801259949797385d05 Ronnie Esplin, PA Rangers star backed for immediate captaincy amid 'massive' new squad role https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184493.rangers-star-backed-become-captain-amid-massive-role/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:28:00 +0100 ecf103b86f838c7488f579d662e206e8 Stewart Wilson Scotland are back at the World Cup but I miss the beautiful violence of football past https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26183531.scotland-world-cup-miss-beautiful-violence-years-past/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0100 190380743f2f97c97c05d95053500d47 I'm following Scotland fans to the 2026 FIFA World Cup - here's what to expect https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26176482.reporting-scotland-fans-2026-fifa-world-cup/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 217a077abdffdc874d8655a28c5dfe0c donald.erskine@newsquest.co.uk | Donald Erskine Scarlet kit has captured hearts of Tartan Army - but are strip costs now too high? https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26182252.scotland-fans-love-world-cup-strip---price-high/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:30:00 +0100 6b673960f68b7fad54c4dc88ed7084cb scott.wright@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Scott Wright The Tartan Platoon: Tiny island of Luing rallies behind Scotland’s World Cup dream https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/26180613.scotlands-smallest-tartan-army-cheering-world-cup/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0100 3baee6ed76b2a487e1c2a5cc79651740 Sandradickmedia@gmail.com | Sandra Dick Infantino is losing control of World Cup of chaos as his American dream turns sour https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184349.infantino-losing-control-world-cup-american-dream-turns-sour/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100 2f9f9ca77c4edf8d1eba57616dcd5ad7 Che Adams opens up on blossoming on-pitch relationship with three Scotland stars https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184336.che-adams-blossoming-relationship-three-scotland-stars/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100 a60e59f13ecd321a1a9d4a7b1c168168 Aaron Hickey predicts Scotland teammate will have big impact at World Cup https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184343.aaron-hickey-tips-scotland-teammate-big-world-cup-impac/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100 53e58baf21d3dde256ec83eb25525613 Gianni Infantino urges people to ‘chill’ and put faith in FIFA at World Cup https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184333.infantino-urges-people-chill-put-faith-fifa-world-cup/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:47:12 +0100 13b8ee5d4e22ab0f4db2bfbb68714a7d Jamie Gardner Ex-Celtic managerial target in shock resignation from Premier League job https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184203.ex-celtic-managerial-target-resigns-premier-league-job/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:29:35 +0100 f2f3e3293a265b5139ef6374298bb876 Blair.Meikle@newsquest.co.uk | Blair Meikle Bernard Ponsonby launches attack on Celtic board and Desmond, doubts O'Neill decision https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184152.ponsonby-launches-attack-celtic-board-dermot-desmond/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:55:51 +0100 5db5ee61bc0043c029959e5b3d01ce24 Blair.Meikle@newsquest.co.uk | Blair Meikle Everton ordered to pay Burnley more than £35m in compensation over PSR breaches https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26184118.everton-ordered-pay-burnley-35m-psr-breaches/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:40:36 +0100 6bf6ffb927c2087d8a961b0fa81610a0 Carl Markham Ben Davies seals Rangers exit, defender confirmed by EFL side https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26183550.ben-davies-seals-rangers-exit-confirmed-efl-side/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:48:38 +0100 2a5be81b6b28d2c4fdc976182bdf7eb3 Blair.Meikle@newsquest.co.uk | Blair Meikle Glasgow park to be transformed for free Commonwealth Games screenings https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26183168.glasgow-park-host-free-commonwealth-games-screenings/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:56:33 +0100 7b207c537a83669f4f8d1a13386582f4 Danyel VanReenen Celtic chief executive Michael Nicholson elected onto SPFL board https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26182999.celtics-michael-nicholson-elected-onto-spfl-board/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:46:00 +0100 46099909c774b8aaa8064239f0d3348c FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay Celtic confirm pre-season training camp plans amid double friendly announcement https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26182827.celtic-officially-confirm-pre-season-training-camp-plans/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0100 9fcc9d39ab20365477f92edcc1e5afe7 FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay Edinburgh schoolchildren feature in Scotland World Cup anthem video https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26182652.edinburgh-pupils-join-scotland-world-cup-anthem-video/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:16:00 +0100 8736319d61fa8da92fcad48225f585e6 rose.moncur@newsquest.co.uk | Rose Moncur Celtic ultras earn 'special mention' in defender's emotional farewell message https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26182347.celtic-ultras-special-mention-defenders-farewell-post/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:47:00 +0100 ab489e3e6a4010e751281cf259d999cd FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay Hearts confirm fourth summer transfer, potential Lawrence Shankland replacement https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26182282.hearts-confirm-fourth-signing-summer-transfer-window/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0100 d1811e68670e598a1cc535ec833f1851 Martin McMillan Ex-Rangers star hails 'incredible' summer signing despite delayed arrival https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26182083.ex-rangers-star-heaps-praise-incredible-summer-signing/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0100 661764a8fcccf96b611b0d1217c2a2c9 Stewart Wilson Tartan Army sent shark attack warning by Boston officials amid World Cup crowds https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26181921.tartan-army-issued-shark-warning-ahead-world-cup/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:40:00 +0100 2aa5eb0690f5791217bba0d86caacf31 Mark Walker Celtic transfer exit confirmed as Championship hopefuls sign defender https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26181678.celtic-defender-moves-english-championship-hopefuls/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:11:00 +0100 101792b35acfd77489d024653b6036f3 FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay World Cup '26 tipped to inspire a new generation of Scotland footballers by icon https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180516.world-cup-set-inspire-new-generation-scotland-footballers/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0100 d2c5b83cbcb2bab8a293f5f11987aaef matthew.lindsay@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Matthew Lindsay Ambitious European side prepare six-figure transfer bid for Hearts winger https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26181261.european-side-prepare-transfer-bid-hearts-winger/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:51:00 +0100 9e518c460cc1d8ad8bf0fd93daab0aa8 Mark Walker Celtic star 'confident' his club form will translate to World Cup success https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26181199.celtic-star-reckons-club-form-can-lead-world-cup-glory/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:44:00 +0100 e12a430393892ed0aff93f0410acf407 Mark Walker Steve Clarke urged to revert to a five man defence - and launch a World Cup offensive https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180392.steve-clarke-urged-make-tactical-switch-go-offensive/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:02:00 +0100 927c65c849c6ef8cc0f33222728fc43d matthew.lindsay@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Matthew Lindsay Celtic 'step up' transfer pursuit of 22-goal striker amid growing interest https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180999.celtic-step-up-transfer-move-in-form-star-summer/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0100 13158cc9b69fa97a1f8fd03f73eb4baf FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay Roy Keane reveals 'lovely chat' with Manchester United star after recent dispute https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180969.keane-lovely-mature-conversation-fernandes/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:39:00 +0100 8dbb4a0327055f99c02fa5290ef1d675 PA Sports Staff Returning Celtic legend labelled 'incredible' amid remarkable season turnaround https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180905.celtic-incredible-getting-debilitating-injuries/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:13:00 +0100 746e0a0a1fb9264847a0ffb8b5cdd548 FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay Ex-Premier League boss joins European giants on two-year contract https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180892.ex-fulham-boss-named-jose-mourinhos-replacement/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0100 5fe1a0c597f8d9384b7d92f00ce28573 Carl Markham, PA Celtic given pre-World Cup transfer warning over 'crucial' internationalist https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180855.title-winning-celtic-star-makes-transfer-prediction/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:34:00 +0100 2e9485985ab2b8db8aa36465b8dd47d9 FL-Ryan.McGinlay@newsquest.co.uk | Ryan McGinlay Maurice Malpas reveals why Scotland lost to Costa Rica - and won’t get beat by Haiti https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26178933.scotland-suffered-costa-rica-heartache-wont-get-beat-haiti/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0100 dd6e6cd0c2c6913cb300bfb3fb48a289 matthew.lindsay@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Matthew Lindsay Steve Clarke must throw caution to wind and grasp chance to make Scotland history https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26177862.no-time-clarke-caution-scotland-brink-history/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0100 48c21afe1f7ef52725b2db65b92dde17 graeme.mcgarry@heraldandtimes.co.uk | Graeme McGarry The Rest is Football: F-bombs drop as Gary Lineker podcast goes global for World Cup https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/26181851.rest-football-world-cup-gets-netflix-treatment/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:01:00 +0100 c3c547e07e97a7afeddd39d240d06e8f alison.rowat@theherald.co.uk | Alison Rowat Craig Gordon was warned he could die from treatment that helped him reach World Cup https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180702.gordon-risked-death-treatment-helped-reach-world-cup/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100 0a5542dd69057c9e39166764404c85b9 Hearts' Craig Gordon opens up on what future holds after World Cup https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180707.craig-gordon-opens-future-holds-world-cup/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0100 b7b8f4e58c210eef9dc48eaa4abca96e Israel 1-5 Scotland: Caroline Weir hits four as SWNT secure top spot ahead of Belgium https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180688.weir-hits-four-scotland-thump-israel-secure-top-spot/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:10:49 +0100 2396b3b2bf7d93807299762376d71a6a Rangers Women step up search for assistant coach after Andy Thomson's exit https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26180596.rangers-women-step-search-assistant-coach-exit/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0100 3fd35be01f0ab60494b792be84ffa50a Blair.Meikle@newsquest.co.uk | Blair Meikle Rangers monitoring USA cap who is former club teammate of Ibrox star https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/26180584.rangers-monitoring-usa-cap-ex-club-teammate-ibrox-star/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:01:23 +0100 300b85faf2cf9f7ca1e390ba2af13734 Martin McMillan Liam Kelly new Rangers contract confirmed as details revealed https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/football/26180252.liam-kelly-signs-new-rangers-contract-details-confirmed/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:04:39 +0100 837b832f4181735dd3838ffd57542d95 Martin McMillan Why ex-Scotland boss backs Scottish FA decision on Steve Clarke and Haiti prediction https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26179835.ex-scotland-boss-backs-sfa-decision-steve-clarke/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:55:32 +0100 e3153be7ab7bc8f9ee95d451a649a118 Blair.Meikle@newsquest.co.uk | Blair Meikle John Swinney steps in as US revokes travel permits for Tartan Army https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26179602.world-cup-john-swinney-intervenes-tartan-army-esta-row/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:22:29 +0100 c13d187da6d08cd935390ab30248f62b andrew.learmonth@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Learmonth Iran federation announce World Cup ticketing withdrawal one week from kick-off https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/26179464.fifa-urged-act-iran-world-cup-tickets-revoked/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:11:00 +0100 c0f875e3b7be3a0eb4d919c5700c86c1 Jim van Wijk, PA