Jurgen Klopp maintains that Liverpool only have three options regarding European football next season: the Europa League, the Europa Conference League, or no European competition whatsoever. The Champions League is not on his radar. Klopp stressed to Premier League productions that the top four is something they have “no influence” over and that they need to take it game by game and try to win another one. He is aware of the teams above them, such as Tottenham and Newcastle, who meet on Sunday and a win for Spurs would mean the Reds are six points adrift of fourth spot. Liverpool still have four of their remaining seven fixtures at Anfield and some may still harbour hope of a Champions League spot, but Klopp knows there is plenty of ground to make up before it can even be considered a possibility. The Reds must make sure they do not take a backwards step at West Ham on Wednesday.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool’s 3 European Options for Next Season
Tennent’s Soccer Sixes returns as legends event at Braehead Arena in October
The cult indoor tournament Tennent’s Soccer Sixes will return in a legends edition on 3–4 October at Braehead Arena, featuring teams from all 12 Scottish Premiership clubs and broadcast on Premier Sports.
Rangers must overturn 2-1 deficit as McInnes names side for Europa League return with Jagiellonia
Rangers face a make-or-break Europa League third qualifying round second leg against Jagiellonia Białystok at Ibrox, trailing 2-1 from the first leg. Derek McInnes has named a changed starting XI as the Light Blues chase a win to avoid dropping into the Conference League path.
Celtic move for Haissem Hassan reported as club races to beat Champions League deadline
Multiple reports say Celtic have agreed terms to sign Haissem Hassan from Real Oviedo and aim to complete paperwork before the Champions League play-off deadline. Club has not issued an official confirmation in the provided sources.
Champions League league‑phase draw: date, time and how to watch
UEFA will conduct the 2026/27 Champions League league‑phase draw in Nyon on 27 August 2026. Here’s when it happens, who’s already qualified, key competition dates and how fans in the UK can follow the ceremony.
UEFA raises yellow‑card suspension threshold for 2026/27 Champions League and introduces running match clock
UEFA has raised the number of yellow cards required for a first one‑match suspension in the 2026/27 Champions League and will allow stadium clocks to run past 45 and 90 minutes. The changes reflect the competition’s expanded league phase.
Chelsea give Man City until 5pm Friday to meet £120m demand for Enzo Fernández
Chelsea have set a 17:00 BST Friday deadline for offers of £120m for Enzo Fernández, saying they will keep the Argentina midfielder if that valuation is not met. Manchester City are the only publicly linked potential bidder, with Chelsea aiming to end the saga before the season starts.
Hull City sign centre-backs Nobel Mendy and Lucas Herrington as defensive rebuild continues
Hull City have completed two defensive signings ahead of their Premier League return: Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club-record fee and Australia international Lucas Herrington from Colorado Rapids.
Sebastien Pocognoli emerges as frontrunner to become Scotland manager
Belgian coach Sebastien Pocognoli is reported to be the Scottish FA’s leading candidate to replace Steve Clarke, with the Nations League campaign looming in late September.
Bournemouth apologise after long-serving matchday worker told by email he would not be kept on
AFC Bournemouth said it “should have handled this better” after an email informing long-serving matchday staff their contracts would not be renewed prompted fan backlash.
Bayern hosts Leipzig in Telekom Cup as Irish Premiership serves up early-season shocks
FC Bayern face RB Leipzig in a Telekom Cup friendly at the Allianz Arena while in Northern Ireland the Premiership produced big wins for several title hopefuls on the second weekend of the season.