BBC Sport outlines the promotion and relegation issues – and the race for European qualification – in England and Scotland for 2024-25.
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Dundee United to defend ticket pricing, Aberdeen chairman on investment and Scott McTominay on target again…
Dundee United will strongly argue their case after Celtic contacted the SPFL regarding an alleged pricing discrepancy for their visit to Tannadice next weekend. (The Courier – subscription)
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says the club are spending “quite a few million” on extending training ground facilities, which will include an indoor pitch. (The Herald – subscription)
“We’re all behind him.
#NerazzurriClassics – The Ronaldo, Youri Djorkaeff & Roberto Baggio Show As Inter Milan Beat Bologna In Six Goal Thriller
On September 14th, 1997 – Luigi Simoni’s Inter Milan travelled to Bologna for a Match Day 2 Serie A clash at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, headlined by Ronaldo vs Roberto Baggio.
Inter were looking to keep the winning start going under newly appointed manager Luigi Simoni.
With the team finishing third in the previous season behind champions Juventus and runner-up Parma, the Nerazzurri strengthened the squad significantly.
Man United ready to offer Marcus Rashford to sign 15-goal Premier League star
Manchester United want to sign a striker in the summer transfer window and Ruben Amorim is ready to use one of his players to bring a new striker to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have struggled in front of goal this season with both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failing to make an impact.
Despite their struggles, United have reached the Europa League semifinal and they could still end the season with a trophy.
Scottish Cup semi-final: St Johnstone v Celtic
Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow Date: Sunday 20 April Time: 15:00 BST
Coverage: Follow on BBC Sport website & app; listen on BBC Sounds or BBC Radio Scotland
What is it with Celtic and the Scottish Cup?
It was the first major trophy they won and, since that day on 9 April, 1892, they have continued a love affair with the competition that has seen them rack up record after record.
The Glasgow club will make yet another semi-final appearance on Sunday against St Johnstone as they look to lift the trophy for a third consecutive season.
Barcelona are aiming to reach a fifth successive Women’s Champions League final [Getty Images]
Chelsea are still on course to win a quadruple for the first time in the club’s history.
To achieve that feat, they must also do something else they have never done before, which is to get past Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League knockout stage.
Having already won silverware this season in the League Cup, Sonia Bompastor’s side have reached the FA Cup final and sit three points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League with four games to play.
The fans at Crypto.com Arena were certainly ready for Game 1 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. They brought a decent buzz and amount of energy to the arena, which hadn’t hosted a Game 1 involving the Lakers since 2012.
But even though they got out to a 28-21 lead at the end of the first quarter, the Lakers may not have been ready for what they were up against.
“I think…” – Transfer target drops Liverpool hint during interview
Liverpool are expected to address their attacking options in the summer, and one player that could arrive at Anfield is Anthony Gordon. The Newcastle winger reportedly came close to make the move in 2024, and although he signed a new contract earlier in the season, there could still be chances for him to return to Merseyside.
Gordon came through the ranks at Everton, but it has been well-documented in the last couple of years that he grew up as a Liverpool supporter.
Time for our football to do the talking in Vienna
Going into the away match full of belief
Here is one great reason for optimism – we are unbeaten in 20 matches in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga against FK Austria Vienna (with 16 wins and four draws). Our last defeat against the Violets came close to seven years ago – Austria Vienna for their part have never had such a long period without a win against Bundesliga opponents in their history as that.
Both sides go into the big clash on Sunday in the mood to atone for disappointments last week.
Nuno Espírito Santo wants his team to work for one another. Talent is integral but character is almost as important.Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock
Communication is key for Nuno Espírito Santo, whether it is speaking to his squad, playing music or guiding horses over jumps. Simple and clear messages make working for and with the Nottingham Forest head coach uncomplicated, because everybody knows what is demanded of them on and off the pitch.