The key talking points ahead of Scotland and Ukraine’s World Cup play-off semi
Scotland host Ukraine in a World Cup play-off semi-final clash on Wednesday, with the winner earning a crack at Wales in the final in Cardiff on Sunday.
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Boss Steve Clarke ‘desperate’ to lead Scotland to World Cup finals in Qatar
Steve Clarke is “desperate” to lead Scotland to the World Cup finals in Qatar as he acknowledged the devastating plight of play-off semi-final opponents Ukraine.
Scotland’s sympathy with Ukraine to stop for 90 minutes — Clarke
GLASGOW: Scotland manager Steve Clarke reiterated his support to the Ukrainian national team, but he is desperate to deny them a place in the World Cup later this year in Qatar. Ukraine will play a competitive fixture for the first time since Russia’s invasion of their homeland in a World Cup playoff semifinal against Clarke’s side at Hampden on Wednesday. The match was originally scheduled to take place in March, weeks after the war began, but was delayed to give Ukraine the chance to fulfil the fixture.
The Joy of Six: Liverpool v Real Madrid
For clubs with such rich history in Europe it seems strange now that this was the first time they met. Preparation for the Paris final wasn’t the best, with wrangling over shirt advertising affecting the buildup and, remarkably, both sides having to contend with a dreadful Parc des Princes pitch that had been torn up by a rugby match two weeks beforehand.
Andy Robertson: Liverpool left-back on cusp of Scottish football greatness in Champions League
Did you know, nine years ago Andy Robertson was turning out as an amateur at Queen’s Park, and this weekend he’ll walk out in his third Champions League final?
1981 cup hero Alan Kennedy urges Mohamed Salah to become an all-time Liverpool legend, stay at Anfield
RIYADH: During his five years at Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has become revered and respected, but it will be longevity that makes him a legend at a club with such a storied history.
Decision made: Alasdair Gold drops huge transfer update on Spurs ‘animal’ after N17 exit links
Tottenham Hotspur are set to receive a huge boost ahead of the upcoming transfer window after Harry Kane has reportedly decided that he wants to remain at the club, according to football.london journalist Alasdair Gold.
Rangers fans ‘wowed’ Spanish police with impeccable behaviour in Seville
Rangers vice-chairman John Bennett has expressed his pride in the tens of thousands of supporters who followed their team to Seville and “wowed” the Spanish police and authorities.