Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland, live text on the BBC Sport website & app, highlights on BBC One Scotland
Scotland call up Lawrence Shankland for Tuesday's Euro 2024 qualifier with Spain after fellow striker Che Adams and right-back Anthony Ralston pulled out of the squad.Shankland, 27, has scored 21 times for Hearts this term and has one international goal from four caps.
Che Adams, Kenny McLean and Nathan Patterson have dropped out of Scotland's squad for the friendly against Turkey.Steve Clarke's group are playing in Diyarbakir on Wednesday after failing to reach the World Cup in Qatar.The Scottish FA did not indicate anyone would be brought in as replacements.The squad had already been impacted by Celtic's decision not to release players for friendlies during the winter break.
Liverpool's hopes of winning a quadruple were ended on the final day of the Premier League season as a tense victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers proved too little to deny Manchester City the title.
A dive into the state of Liverpool's First Team Defense
Liverpool made a late season surge to briefly flirt with the Top 4 before ultimately settling for 5th and Europa League football.Throughout the up-and-down campaign, it was clear the vaunted Reds defense from years past was beginning to wobble.If it wasn't for the heroics of Alisson in goal, my player of the season, a 5th place finish would have been a pipe dream.
Are Liverpool completely f****d without the Champions League?
(Image credit: FourFourTwo) Liverpool (opens in new tab)'s form may have taken a turn for the better in recent weeks, but there's no denying that it's been a thoroughly disappointing season for the Reds.Barring a miraculous end to the campaign, Jurgen Klopp's side are set to miss out on Champions League qualification for the first time in six years.
Scotland have called up Blackburn Rovers defender Dominic Hyam for the first time as they prepare for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain.Hyam, 27, replaces fellow centre-back Jack Hendry who has been forced to withdraw amid recent injury issues.Celtic right-back Anthony Ralston has also been drafted into the squad.
Liverpool 7-0 Man United: Rampant Reds roll back the years at Anfield to send shockwaves around Premier League
While manager Jurgen Klopp has been reluctant to call his team's recent upturn in form a genuine comeback, the Reds rolled back the years at the expense of their greatest rivals.As was so often the case during the glory years under Klopp, Liverpool flew out of the blocks and looked particularly dangerous through Salah, who was guilty of dragging his shots wide in the opening few minutes.
Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland MW, Extra & Digital, live text on BBC Sport online.Andy Robertson says Liverpool team-mate Calvin Ramsay has "a massive future ahead of him" and the potential to become a Scotland stalwart.
The slightest hopes for a top-4 league finish remain as Liverpool bounced back from a 1-0 deficit early in the match to secure three points and the team's third-straight win with a 2-1 triumph at West Ham United.The Liverpool boss shared his happiness with the victory after the match, saying that not only do the Reds "need three points, we also need a performance, and one we can build on.
Luke Shaw - A true Manchester United success story - Old Trafford Faithful
Luke Shaw is playing at a supreme level right now.Something he has now been doing for numerous years.He deserves immense amounts of praise for that success.Playing for Manchester United, the biggest club in the best league, doesn't happen for everyone.It takes a special individual, both on and off the field, to live up to the pressure that comes with running out onto the Old Trafford turf.
Liverpool 4-0 Manchester United: Mohamed Salah back in the goals in Anfield cruise over woeful rivals
Luis Diaz put the home side ahead with less than five minutes on the clock and they never looked back, with Ralf Rangnick's side struggling before the break to get a touch, let alone fashion a chance.
Scotland vs. Spain - Football Match Report - March 28, 2023 - ESPN
Scotland's Scott McTominay grabbed another brace of goals as they stunned a much-changed Spain side to earn a deserved 2-0 victory in their Euro 2024 qualifier at Hampden Park on Tuesday and maintain their perfect start to the campaign.The win is a first for the Scots over their Iberian opponents since 1984 and ensures they top Group A on six points from two games, while second-placed Spain have three.
Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland, live text on the BBC Sport website & app, highlights on BBC One Scotland
Scotland's men play their first match of the year in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus on Saturday and we asked BBC Sport website users who should start.The most popular formation, with more than 30%, was 4-3-3.
A pitch invader who collided with the Liverpool players celebrating their seventh goal against Manchester United and nearly injured Andy Robertson will be identified and banned from Anfield for life, the Premier League club said on Monday.As the players celebrated the final goal of Sunday's 7-0 drubbing of their rivals, the fan ran onto the pitch and slipped, colliding with Robertson who went down clutching his ankle, although the defender finished the match.
Bayern Munich Frauen targeting Chelsea FC Women's couple Pernille Harder and Magdalena Eriksson
Bayern Munich Frauen are continuing to bolster their ranks with more players.Last time out, they signed teen prodigy Alara Şehitler.Now, Bianca Rech is about to channel her inner Brazzo and sign a big name player.Two of them, actually: Chelsea FC Women's duo Pernille Harder and Magdalena Eriksson.WHAT?! Ehem, sorry.
Bayern Munich starlets Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies are inseparable!
Bayern Munich players have had more time off this winter break after most of the players who represent their international teams were eliminated either in the group stage or the knockouts.With their free time, the players went on holiday, and in the case of Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, they like to do things together.
Klopp has work to do / James Gill - Danehouse/GettyImages We're over halfway into the 2022/23 season and there are plenty of problems at Liverpool.Manager Jurgen Klopp has already admitted to recently watching the worst performance of his career as his side were humbled 3-0 by Brighton, just a few weeks before goal-shy Wolves secured the same result.
The areas Liverpool must address in the January transfer window
It has not been a good season for Liverpool so far with the Reds finding themselves trying to stay in the top-four fight rather than battling Arsenal and Manchester City for the Premier League title.Jurgen Klopp's side have had to deal with some important injuries such as the long-term absences of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz, something that has certainly hindered their attack.
Liverpool's Luis Diaz finds full scamp mode to torment Manchester City | Barney Ronay
hree minutes into the second half of this FA Cup semi-final Luis Díaz took the ball just inside his own half, looked up and saw in freeze-frame the figure of Fernandinho suspended inches above the Wembley turf, rotated at an angle of 60 degrees to the ground, left leg extended to meet the ball - and in the process to send Díaz in a semi-somersault arc as the frame of Fernandino propelled itself through the space where previously he, Díaz, had stood.
Nunez helps Liverpool push Leicester past their breaking point
Liverpool cut the gap to the Premier League's top four to just two points after they secured a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Anfield on Friday night.The Reds started from the back foot after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall breezed through the heart of the defence and produced a cool finish past Alisson just four minutes in.
Liverpool should consider signing Bundesliga right-back as Trent Alexander-Arnold backup
Frimpong signed for Leverkusen from Celtic and is a product of Manchester City's academy but the youngster has gone from strength to strength this campaign, appearing for Die Werkself 31 times, scoring twice, and assisting eight, showing beyond doubt his ability to mix it with the best at Europe's top level.
Video: Salah and Robertson score to win game for Liverpool but its not enough to clinch title
It's been an incredible final day of the Premier League season and at one stage it looked like Man City had lost it when they were 2-0 down to Aston Villa.
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Liverpool predicted lineup vs West Ham - Premier League
Buoyed by their League Cup triumph last weekend, Liverpool entertain West Ham in Premier League action looking to stay on the coat-tails of Man City at the top.
"I will never ever miss a player more than Divock Origi" - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp (Video) - Soccer News
Divock Origi was once again Liverpool's hero of the Merseyside Derby on Sunday, getting involved with the move which saw Andy Robertson break the deadlock only two minutes after coming on and adding the second himself five minutes before the end.
Masters of the market: taking a look at Liverpool's signings since the start of 2020/2021
Something that has been highlighted as a key contributing factor toward Liverpool's success has been their business in the transfer window; although at times been frustrating for fans when Premier League rivals have looked to have endless spending power.
Liverpool vs Benfica team news: Liverpool make seven changes with Salah and Van Dijk dropped
Jurgen Klopp has made seven changes to his side from the match at the weekend with Manchester City and the German has left out some huge names for tonight's clash.
Liverpool top the Premier League, Thiago masterclass against Watford
Liverpool FC kicked off a crucial month with a win on Saturday, taking hold of the top of the league as of the final whistle for the first time since December 4, 2021.
Liverpool receive injury boost ahead of Premier League run in
With just nine games remaining and sat one point behind Manchester City, Liverpool will be hoping they can keep all their star players fit for the remainder of the season.
Forwards silent, Fabinho and Alisson lead LFC to fourth straight EPL win
Liverpool FC had not lost a game after taking a lead since January 24, 2021, and that streak has continued through this weekend, though it wasn't pretty.