Spain playmaker Thiago has warned his side not to let Macedonia's lowly position in Group G lull them into a false sense of security heading into Sunday's World Cup qualifier in Skopje. Macedonia have lost four of their five qualifiers - including a 4-0 defeat in Spain - and their only points have come from a victory over group minnows Liechtenstein. That has left Igor Angelovski's men 10 poin...Full Story »

Italy forward Ciro Immobile has called on his team-mates to run up a big score against Liechtenstein to improve their chances of topping World Cup qualifying Group G ahead of Spain. Italy go into the game with Liechtenstein in Udine level on 13 points with Spain but with an inferior goal difference and Lazio striker Immobile knows the visit of the group's bottom team represents a great chance t...Full Story »

Joachim Low says he will not be worried about Germany's results in the upcoming Confederations Cup in Russia. Low's side host San Marino in a World Cup qualifier in Nuremberg on Saturday before they get their Confederations Cup campaign under way nine days later against Australia. Germany's squad for the eight-team tournament is shorn of star names like Manuel Neuer, Mats Hummels, Mesut Ozil, ...Full Story »

France captain Hugo Lloris and manager Didier Deschamps have sounded warnings about the danger Sweden will pose in Stockholm on Friday evening. Les Bleus are in a strong position to qualify automatically for next year's World Cup in Russia, after taking 13 points from their opening five Group A games. But arguably their toughest test came against Sweden at the Stade de France last November. E...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane has refused to offer any clues as to whether Gareth Bale will start a Champions League final in his home city. Bale has declared himself fit for Real Madrid's showdown with Juventus at the National Stadium of Wales on Saturday after a calf problem. The Wales forward has not played since coming off in the first half of El Clasico on April 23, and he admitted he may have rushed h...Full Story »

Roma will bid a fond farewell to long-serving captain Francesco Totti when Genoa visit for the season-finale on Sunday, but they cannot be distracted from the task at hand with automatic qualification to the Champions League on the line. Although their pursuit of the title has fallen short - they sit four points behind newly-crowned champions Juventus - Roma still have business to complete with...Full Story »

Elias Kachunga is expected to be fit to line up for Huddersfield in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final against Reading. Town's top goalscorer was forced off in the second half of the semi-final second leg at Sheffield Wednesday but Terriers boss David Wagner said he will play if he comes through Sunday's training session without any issues. On-loan Chelsea forward Kasey Palmer is back in ...Full Story »

Arsene Wenger will be the FA Cup's most successful manager if Arsenal beat Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday but he will still not hold on to his medal. Victory in the final would move Wenger one clear of George Ramsay's six FA Cup triumphs with Aston Villa while adding a late twist to an otherwise disappointing campaign for Arsenal. Wenger's men failed to finish inside the league's top four for ...Full Story »

Blackpool manager Gary Bowyer admits the lure of a Wembley appearance has had a rejuvenating effect on his squad. The Seasiders boss said a number of players made unexpectedly-early returns to training this week ahead of the League Two play-off final against Exeter on Sunday. Forward Jamille Matt has missed the last five matches with a hamstring injury and - even if he returns to fitness - it ...Full Story »

Massimiliano Allegri has already decided he wants to continue as Juventus manager irrespective of how the Champions League final against Real Madrid unfolds. The 49-year-old coach, who takes Juve to Bologna for the last match of the Serie A season on Saturday, has already wrapped up his third Scudetto in Turin and is targeting the treble this term. With this year's Coppa Italia secured too, vi...Full Story »