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Steve Clarke will be out of contract after the World Cup Scotland coach Steve Clarke is untroubled by speculation about his future, with his contract nearing its end. (Scotsman - subscription required), external Clarke says talks over any new deal have been put on hold. (Sun), external Venezuela could face Scotland in New Jersey in a final World Cup warm-up match on 6 June. (Sun), external Rangers forward Youssef Chermiti started in Portugal Under-21s' 3-0 home win over Scotland Under-21s as Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher debuted as a substitute for the visitors. (Scotsman - subscription required), external Meanwhile, Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez, 24, scored on his first start for Nigeria in their 2-1 friendly win over Jordan. (Sun), external Podcast: Back-to-back defeats for Scotland in World Cup preparations 31/03/26 Hearts winger Islam Chesnokov contributed the assist as Kazakhstan beat Comoros 1-0 in Tuesday's friendly. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external Hibernian are in talks with Dan Barlaser, 29, over making his loan move from Middlesbrough a longer-term arrangement. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), external Dundee manager Steven Pressley is wary of a Celtic backlash when the sides meet at Dens Park on Sunday, with the defending Scottish Premiership champions having lost their last fixture at Dundee United. (Record - subscription required), external Dundee United goalkeeper Ashley Maynard-Brewer has done his chances of a longer stay at Tannadice no harm, believes manager Jim Goodwin. (Courier - subscription required), external New Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson is eager to restore 22-year-old forward Marko Lazetic's confidence. (Press and Journal - subscription required), external Man City lead Man Utd in Anderson race - Wednesday's gossip Tuesday's Scottish gossip Failed experiment as England get grim glimpse of life without Kane Who should be England's World Cup strikers? Have your say Italy miss out on third World Cup in row - how have they got here? A new spin on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Project Hail Mary: Ryan Gosling on playing a reluctant hero Tense, against-the-clock thriller set in Ireland and Belgium Miquita and Jordan serving laughs, life and unfiltered honesty 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Failed experiment as England get grim glimpse of life without Kane 'Scotland fans can fret - but they need to keep perspective too' Angry Wales boss Bellamy shows his new old self Seven games to save Tottenham's season - De Zerbi becomes Spurs boss Is Verstappen's threat to quit a lever to alter rules? - F1 Q&A Why Sky's TV picks are causing a massive headache for match-going fans Why innovative Canadian league is trialling daylight offside rule What can F1's bosses do to help keep Verstappen in the sport? Another crash, another bleary-eyed mugshot - what now for Woods? Unbeaten Itauma knocks out Franklin. Video Unbeaten Itauma knocks out Franklin Mary Rand - the trailblazing Olympic champion The remarkable return of Roy Hodgson aged 78 Does Chukwuemeka show the demise of the 90-minute player? 'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes? Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football. Video Fabregas, film stars and Disney: How Como are disrupting Italian football Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.