Chris Mclaughlin

The Scottish Football Association has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for a fourth term as FIFA president, aligning with UEFA and the football associations of England, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. Infantino faces criticism over the abandoned Fifa Forward Enterprise plan to manage FIFA's commercial and ticketing rights through a new company, as well as a challenge from FairSquare arguing that a fourth term would breach the spirit of FIFA's presidential term limits. FIFA's major confederations and member associations remain divided, with no declared challenger yet and preliminary discussions about breakaway competitions if Infantino stays in office. The dispute raises questions about his ability to govern FIFA even if he wins the 2027 election.

Rangers chairman Andrew Cavenagh expects the club to make three to five further signings before the transfer window closes, with some players potentially leaving. The club has already recruited nine players but has taken only one point from its opening two Scottish Premiership matches and trails Jagiellonia Białystok in Europa League qualifying. Cavenagh acknowledged that the transfer business has been clunky and that Rangers still have significant work to do, while expressing confidence in the long-term project. Chief executive Jim Gillespie defended the appointment of manager Derek McInnes, describing him as a Klopp-style coach who fits the club’s culture, and said Rangers are seeking clarification from the Scottish Football Association over a disputed VAR decision in the defeat by Hibernian.

Four Ugandan boxers— Ibra​him Kemis, Nuhu Batte, Emily Nakalema and Angel Katushabe—failed to board scheduled flights home after the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and have switched off their phones. Ugandan team chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe said he did not know why they disappeared, while reports suggest they may seek asylum and pursue better boxing opportunities in Europe. Their visas remain valid until October, and the Ugandan High Commission is liaising with Scottish authorities. Police inquiries into several athletes who missed return flights are ongoing.

Four Ugandan boxers—two men and two women—failed to board scheduled flights home from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and have since switched off their phones. Team manager Godwin Kayangwe says he does not know why they disappeared, while Ugandan media reports suggest they may seek asylum to pursue better boxing opportunities. Their visas remain valid until October, and the Ugandan High Commission is expected to coordinate with Scottish authorities as police investigate.