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Why is Scotland's transfer window closing on Thursday?
BBC Scotland answers the question about Scotland's delayed closure of the summer transfer window.
Aston Villa sign Mbaye and Harwood-Bellis
Aston Villa complete the signings of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain and English centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton
McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to have a minor heart procedure after the discovery of "a mild benign arrhythmia", Napoli have announced.
South Africa reappoint Mosimane as head coach
Pitso Mosimane is reappointed head coach of South Africa's men's national team, more than 14 years after his first spell in charge of Bafana Bafana en
Beckham and Mourinho pay tribute to Messi
Former England captain Sir David Beckham says Lionel Messi has inspired "millions of children worldwide," following the Argentine retiring from intern
Janine Sonis: ‘63,000 fans in Denver proves a women’s team was way overdue’
<p>The Canada and Denver Summit full-back on playing at a packed Mile High Stadium and the impact of Lindsey Heaps</p><p>In the 13th minute of a 6-1 w
‘I was scared to tell my old teammates’: Victoria Pelova on making leap from Arsenal to Spurs
<p>While move across north London has been amicable, Netherlands midfielder is relishing clash with former club</p><p>There is not the same intensity
How to become a football referee
Fifa and NIFL Premiership referee, Louise Thompson, explains her career path. Find out more about referees' salary, skills and training.
Barcelona breeze past Rayo but all eyes in Spain remain on Julián Álvarez
<p>Hansi Flick is very happy to welcome Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona – but Julián Álvarez remains the ultimate prize</p><p>If Raphinha has any misgiving
Podcast: From Stenny to Elgin - the stories shaping Scotland's lower leagues
A deep dive into Scotland's lower leagues
Transfer latest: Juventus in Woltemade loan talks, Everton agree £40m Balogun fee
<ul><li><p>Manchester City confirm Allan signing for initial £32.1m</p></li><li><p>Palace sell Muñoz to Forest and poised to sign Ahanor</p></li></ul>
Man City open talks with Chelsea over Fernandez move
Manchester City open talks with Chelsea in their bid to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
MNC: Transfer Deadline Eve & Messi says goodbye to Argentina
Mark Chapman is joined by Chris Sutton, Stephen Warnock and Rory Smith.
Manchester City gazump Spurs over Iliman Ndiaye and eye Enzo Fernández deal
<ul><li><p>City agree £65m deal with Everton for Senegal winger</p></li><li><p>Richarlison to stay at Spurs, who agree Mudryk loan</p></li></ul><p>Man
Lionel Messi’s international retirement serves as a reminder: watch him while you still can
<p>The Argentinian’s international career was singular, and his exit is a reminder that all good things come to an end</p><p>It was among the defining
Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the Wor
How retiring Messi's Argentina glory years almost never happened
Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.
Liverpool sign Barcola in £123m deal and expect Gakpo to stay after City offer £80m
<ul><li><p>France international says title ‘one of my biggest dreams’</p></li><li><p>Club rejected weekend Gakpo bid from Manchester City</p></li></ul
Fifa extends ban on man who secretly filmed female footballers in Austria
<ul><li><p>Former SCR Altach employee now banned worldwide</p></li><li><p>Move follows pressure from players’ unions</p></li></ul><p>Fifa has extended
Argentina’s Lionel Messi retires from international football: ‘This hurts me a lot’
<ul><li><p>Argentina great’s last game was in World Cup final</p></li><li><p>Player’s father Jorge died earlier in August</p></li></ul><p>Lionel Messi
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