El Tri may be heavy underdogs heading into Wednesday’s Confederations Cup game against Brazil, but the mood in the camp is that everything is still to fight for, as long as it performs better than in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to Italy. “The team can aspire to the three points and get back into the fight,” explained Javier Aquino in Central Deportiva. “It’s not all lo...Full Story »

Peterhead will again be without Ryan Strachan through suspension as a place in the Second Division sits on a knife-edge after they played out a goalless draw with East Fife in midweek. Callum MacDonald and Davie Ross remain sidelined after knee surgery with Martin Bavidge absent due to a hamstring problem. However, Stephen Noble, David Cox, Andy Rodgers and Rory McAllister will all feature des...Full Story »

Dunfermline will fight for their First Division place against Alloa without striker Ryan Wallace. Wallace misses out through suspension, although a shoulder injury looked set to keep him on the sidelines regardless. The Pars have doubts over Andy Geggan, who limped out of the warm-up ahead of Wednesday night's 3-0 first-leg defeat, and Chris Kane who has an ankle knock. Callum Morris remains ...Full Story »

The Atletico coach is expecting a tough Copa del Rey final against the deposed Spanish champions and says his side have been working on their approach Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has admitted that Real Madrid are heavy favourites going into Friday's Copa del Rey final. The two capital clubs meet each other at the Santiago Bernabeu looking to scoop silverware but the Argentine is hopi...Full Story »

East Fife manager Billy Brown will name his side to face Peterhead at New Bayview after fitness tests on Stevie Campbell and Collin Samuel who both sat out training on Monday due to slight knocks. Brown is confident that the duo will feature and he also has fit-again Darren McCormack available. The Methil manager knows that his men are facing an in-form side. "Peterhead have won 10 games in a...Full Story »

Alloa are only missing former Celtic defender Jason Marr when they host Dunfermline in the first leg of their First Division play-off final. Marr has picked up a hamstring injury and will play no part against the Pars. The Wasps, who finished as runners-up to Queen of the South in the Second Division saw off Brechin City 4-3 in the semi-final and manager Paul Hartley is in a relaxed mood ahead...Full Story »

Read a full match preview of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium on Saturday May 11, 2013, kick-off 17.15 (BST). Broad shoulders: Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon (centre) is expected to take over from first-choice Joe Hart at Wembley Saturday, May 11 2013Manchester City v Wigan AthleticWembley StadiumKick-off: 17.15 BST.TV: Live ESPN and ...Full Story »

Peterhead's top goalscorer Rory McAllister is struggling to be fit for the second leg of his side's Irn-Bru Scottish Second Division play-off semi-final against Queen's Park. McAllister sustained a leg knock as the Blue Toon won 1-0 at Hampden Park in the first leg. Andy Rodgers, who came on as a substitute and scored the winning goal, will start if McAllister does not make it, while Dean Cowi...Full Story »

East Fife defender Darren McCormack, who missed out on the midweek 1-1 draw with an ankle injury, will return as his side look to get the better of Third Division Berwick in the second leg of their Irn-Bru Scottish Second Division play-off semi-final. New Bayview boss Billy Brown has told his men that if they put in a solid 90 minutes they will face make the play-off final. He said: "We played...Full Story »

Dunfermline's experienced defender John Potter is a major doubt for his side's Irn-Bru Scottish First Division play-off semi-final second leg against Forfar. Potter limped off near the end of the first leg on Wednesday night as the Pars look to recover from a 3-1 defeat. Manager Jim Jefferies has delayed naming his side to give Potter as long as possible to recover as Callum Morris is definite...Full Story »