Com o duopólio formado por Lionel Messi e Cristiano Ronaldo aparentemente ficando para trás, a disputa pela Bola de Ouro não parecia tão aberta há quase 20 anos, com inúmeros jogadores começando agora cada temporada acreditando que têm chances de conquistar o prêmio individual mais prestigiado do futebol. Ousmane Dembélé emergiu de uma carreira marcada por lesões e instabilidade para conquistar a Bola de Ouro em 2025, e um ano depois ele está entre um grupo numeroso de candidatos.
Pape Gueye rebateu a Confederação Africana de Futebol (CAF) após a decisão do órgão regulador de retirar do Senegal o título da Copa Africana das Nações. O meio-campista insiste que a seleção não tem intenção de devolver as medalhas de campeã enquanto o caso estiver em fase de recurso.
Leicester City, with eight second tier league titles to their name, are the most successful Championship side in history. Their most recent triumph came at the end of the 2023-24 camapign, while their first-ever title came in the 1924-25 season.
How many teams are in the Championship?
The Championship is the second division of the English football system and is currently contested by 24 teams. The second tier began with 12 teams in 1892, before expanding to 16 in 1894, 20 in 1905, and 24 in 1988.
Who has made the most Championship appearances ever?
With 526 appearances while representing six different clubs, Ghanaian winger Albert Adomah is Championship's record holder for most appearances.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Championship?
English striker Billy Sharp is the leading goalscorer of all-time in the Championship, finding the back of the net 130 times in 410 appearances. Sharp played for Hull City, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers, Reading, Nottingham Forest, and Southampton.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Championship and how old was he?
English-born Grenadian winger Reuben Noble-Lazarus is the youngest player ever to feature in a Championship game. Noble-Lazarus was just 15 years and 45 days old when he made his debut for Barnsley away at Ipswich Town in 2008.
Which famous players have played in the Championship?
Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.
Which famous managers have managed in the Championship?
Marcelo Bielsa, Rafa Benitez and Neil Warnock are among the Championship's most famous managers.
What is the biggest stadium in the Championship?
The Stadium of Light, which is Sunderland's stadium, is the biggest Championship stadium with a capacity of almost 49,000.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Championship?
Belgian footballer Mike Tresor is the most expensive player in Championship history. Burnley bought him from Genk for £16 million in 2024.