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Pocognoli set for Scotland job

The Scottish FA is closing in on a new head coach to lead the national team into a fresh era following the departure of Steve Clarke. Former West Bromwich Albion defender Sebastien Pocognoli has emerged as the leading candidate to take the reins at Hampden Park.

Overtake King Kenny! Robertson deserves ‘remarkable achievement’

Andy Robertson is fully deserving of the “remarkable achievement” that sees him poised to overtake Kenny Dalglish as the most-capped Scotland international of all-time, Colin Hendry has told GOAL. The former Liverpool defender, who is now on the books at Tottenham, is five appearances away from matching a fellow countryman that remains a legend at Anfield.

‘Somebody in England’ backed to take transfer punt on McTominay

Scott McTominay has starred for Napoli since leaving Manchester United for Serie A in 2024 and former Scotland international Colin Hendry has, during an exclusive interview with GOAL, tipped “somebody in England” to try and take the all-action midfielder back to the Premier League. Such a deal may not happen any time soon as a new contract in Italy is being mooted.

Scotland urged to snub Naismith, with Benitez tipped as Clarke successor

Scotland are searching for a new direction following the departure of Steve Clarke, and former international captain Gary McAllister has weighed in on the looming appointment. While Steven Naismith remains the frontrunner, McAllister believes the Scottish FA should look towards a heavyweight with Champions League pedigree.

World Cup superlatives: Who was the tournament's biggest loser?

From Messi's brilliance to the American infatuation with Erling Haaland, GOAL looks at some of the best and worst of the 2026 World Cup

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World Cup Golden Boot standings: History-making Mbappe tops Messi

The 2026 World Cup is over, and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. With the expanded 48-nation tournament coming to a close, following a month of thrilling action in North America, which star has taken home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL lists the tournament's most prolific performers.