While the world marvels at the Olympics down in London, we here at Football Talk like to downsize things a little bit.
We’re keeping it on the continent as Celtic get ready to face HJK Helsinki in the first leg of their Champions League qualifiers.
There’s more than enough pre-match reading and viewing including a tactical preview and the first edition of the STV Sport Hangout.
Motherwell goalkeeper Darren Randolph is ready to fill his boots in the Euro Zone, targeting a comeback win in Greece to keep the Steelmen’s Champions League adventure going.
Changing names or not has proved a controversial topic in recent weeks. On the day marking a decade since the rebirth of Fiorentina, Snoop Dogg has shocked the world by declaring this dog has had its day and he’s now a reggae-loving Lion.
TOP STORIES
Motherwell goalkeeper believes team could mount a comeback in Greece
Darren Randolph feels the Steelmen still have a chance of Champions League progression.
Joe Ledley: Summer football might be key to Scottish Euro success
The Celtic midfielder believes other countries have a fitness advantage in Champions League qualifiers.
HJK Helsinki boss Antti Muurinen says his team are up for the fight at Celtic Park (Scottish Sun)
Rangers hopeful of agreeing deal with Craig Beattie after landing Dean Shiels on four-year deal
Ally McCoist hopes to make the former Hearts forward the club’s latest summer signing (Daily Record)
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Tactical preview: Celtic Vs HJK – Champions League Qualifying
TicTacTic looks at the key battles ahead of tonight’s Champions League qualifier
August 2002: football in Florence starts with Florentia Viola
Ten years ago today that Florentia Viola rose from the ashes of Cecchi Gori's Fiorentina (Fiorentina.it, in Italian)
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STV Sport Hangout: Discussing Celtic v HJK Helsinki
Ahead of the clubs' Champions League clash between Celtic and HJK Helsinki, STV caught up with fans and experts on what to expect from the qualifying tie.
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