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The level-headed Swede orchestrating magic with Motherwell
Alfred Johansson's impressive early work at Motherwell continues with a place in the Conference League play-offs - but don't expect the Swede to get carried away.
August 13, 2026New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
August 10, 2026Celtic drawn against LASK as other Scottish sides discover opponents
Celtic will play against Austrian champions LASK in the Champions League play-off round as four other Scottish sides discover potential Europa League and Conference League opponents
August 3, 2026Lacey and Tyler Fletcher lead Man Utd academy queue
Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher are the Manchester United academy players most likely to break into the senior set-up this season.
August 1, 2026Could Mount be final piece in Man Utd midfield jigsaw?
Mason Mount has been outstanding alongside new arrival Andrey Santos for Manchester United in their first two pre-season games.
July 25, 2026Man Utd handed Tchouameni boost - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, Arsenal eye John Stones and Ezri Konsa, Chelsea favourites for Kerim Alajbegovic, Yan Diomande back on radar of Premier League clubs and Daizen Maeda set for Ipswich Town move.
July 23, 2026Scottish quartet learn possible European opponents
Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian discover their pathways as the third qualifying round draws are made for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
July 20, 2026Parkinson eyes progress as Wrexham meet top clubs
Wrexham are set for a quartet of friendlies against Premier League opponents with Phil Parkinson confident his side will be better prepared for the Championship in 2026-27 than they were last season.
July 14, 2026Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit
Manchester United sign veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his contract expires at Leeds.
July 14, 2026Will Irish League clubs make more European history?
European football has become a stage where Irish Premiership teams can dream bigger than ever, but will any clubs achieve more history this season?
July 6, 2026Alleged Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland
The 19-year-old dual American-Estonian national has been extradited to the US, where he is facing federal charges.
July 2, 2026Man Utd's Onana set for Trabzonspor loan
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is close to securing a second loan spell at Turkish club Trabzonspor.
June 25, 2026Feisty Finland beat Canada to make world championship final - Reuters
Feisty Finland beat Canada to make world championship final Reuters
May 30, 2026Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security - Reuters
Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security Reuters
May 21, 2026Finland says Helsinki drone threat has ended, reopens airport - Reuters
Finland says Helsinki drone threat has ended, reopens airport Reuters
May 15, 2026'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
April 18, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit Reuters
March 28, 2026Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise
There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
March 26, 2026Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets - Reuters
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports - Reuters
Trump administration debates allowing Tencent to keep its gaming stakes, FT reports Reuters
March 4, 2026