Scottish football faces a make-or-break European qualifying campaign. Rangers, Hibernian, and Dundee United kick off vital matches this week, with the nation's UEFA coefficient at stake. Failure could mean reduced European representation and tougher paths for future champions.
The Scottish League Cup, now Premier Sports Cup, begins its 80th anniversary with a major broadcast deal. Forty teams compete in unique group stages, featuring intriguing rules and new managerial debuts across Scotland.
