Scottish Premiership side Rangers supporters "are backing an online campaign" to have Scottish football's governing bodies recognize their titles won during the Second World War. The club claimed seven Scottish League or Southern League titles between '40 and '46 but these are not recognized "as the championship was deemed unofficial during WWII." Normal competitive football was suspended during those years with "many players signed up to the war effort." However, the five championships won during the First World War -- four by Celtic and one by Rangers -- are recognized (Scotland DAILY RECORD, 8/8).
Serie B side Palermo Owner Maurizio Zamparini revealed "three groups, all foreign," are interested in buying the club from him. Zamparini stepped down as president in February, "as a takeover had been agreed with a consortium led by Paul Baccaglini." However, the deal "ultimately collapsed," leaving the 76-year-old in charge of the club (FOOTBALL ITALIA, 8/7).
Scottish Championship side Falkirk opened its doors to "youngsters who have received exam results" for Tuesday's Scottish Professional Football League Cup clash against Livingston. Pupils who received exam results were "invited to visit the club shop for a free ticket in a special promotion for the game" (HERALD SCOTLAND, 8/8).
