England recorded an unlikely draw against Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, as Roy Hodgson's side battled from a goal down to take the lead before Paulinho sent the iconic Maracana Stadium into raptures with a late leveller. The Selecao had to wait until the second half to score despite dominating the early exchanges, with Fred tucking the ball into the net after Hernanes had hit the bar. But England...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins: Confident a brighter future lies ahead for Reading igel Adkins believes there were signs in a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City that Reading have plenty to be positive about. The Royals took in their final home game of the 2012/13 campaign on Tuesday knowing that their stay among the Premier League elite is to come to an end after just one season. They were, however, able to frustra...Full Story »

Raith Rovers claimed a 3-2 win over Livingston after a scintillating final 10 minutes at The City Stadium. Rovers took the lead after 20 minutes when Grant Anderson rifled in a shot from the right-hand side of the penalty area past Andrew McNeil in the Livingston goal. Livingston were awarded a penalty after 43 minutes when Laurence Ellis was judged to have handled in the box. Liam Fox stepp...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins celebrated his first win as Reading manager as the relegated club halted their abysmal run with a fine, free-scoring display in a 4-2 victory at Fulham. Disposed of by Southampton in January, Adkins was unable to stave off the drop after being brought in to replace Brian McDermott less than six weeks ago. Their fate was sealed with last weekend's drab 0-0 draw against fellow basem...Full Story »

Arsenal are taking significant steps towards a £10million move for Lyon midfielder Maxime Gonalons. Arsene Wenger's scouts have been studying the 24-year-old this season and will again watch the defensive midfielder when Lyon play Nancy on Sunday after receiving glowing reports from French head scout Gilles Grimandi. Gonalons, who has six caps for France, has enjoyed an excellent season w...Full Story »

Adem Ljajic starred as Fiorentina cruised to a 3-0 victory away to Sampdoria, who played the last 10 minutes of the game a man short following the sending off of Daniele Gastaldello. Ljajic ran the show for the visitors and against a team coached by former Fiorentina boss Delio Rossi, who lost that job following a violent altercation with the Serbian last May. He scored the second just before ...Full Story »

Alloa will be without goalkeeper Scott Bain against Albion after he sustained a leg knock in the 2-1 defeat to East Fife last weekend. The Wasps will give fitness tests to Darryl Meggat and Michael Doyle and manager Paul Hartley has drafted in 15-year-olds Scott Hynd and Chad Meechan from the club's youth squad as cover. Hartley said: "This will be a tough game as Albion Rovers are battling fo...Full Story »

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes if his Arsenal team-mates work together as a team they will have enough to secure a top-four finish. With eight wins in their last ten matches, the Gunners have overtaken north London rivals Tottenham and sit third in the Premier League table. Oxlade-Chamberlain has seen it all before, and urged his side to repeat last season's end of season form and clinch a...Full Story »

Stenhousemuir moved within three points of a play-off place following a 4-0 win over 10-man Ayr. The Warriors went ahead after four minutes when Sean Dickson fired a powerful header past Graeme Smith in the Ayr goal. Stenhousemuir doubled their lead after 19 minutes when Ross McMillan flicked Jamie Reid's corner onto the head of John Gemmell, who buried his header into the top left corner. A...Full Story »

David Pizarro celebrates his opener for Fiorentina Fiorentina got back into the hunt for a place in the Champions League next season thanks to a 2-0 win at Atalanta, who ended the game with 10 men. The hosts faded after a good start and a penalty scored by David Pizarro gave Fiorentina the lead after an hour's play. Marcelo Larrondo made it two 10 minutes later as Fiorentina reduced the arrea...Full Story »