O presidente da FIFA, Gianni Infantino, voltou a intervir para defender os preços astronômicos dos ingressos para a Copa do Mundo de 2026. Diante de uma enxurrada de críticas por parte dos torcedores, que classificaram os custos como “vergonhosos”, o chefe do órgão que rege o futebol mundial afirma que a medida é uma necessidade financeira.
Cesc Fàbregas insistiu que continua totalmente comprometido com seu projeto de longo prazo no Como, apesar dos rumores que o ligam ao Chelsea e à seleção italiana. O técnico de 38 anos destacou a felicidade de sua família no clube da Série A e seu desejo de participar diariamente dos treinos como motivos principais para permanecer no clube.
O técnico do Napoli, Antonio Conte, dirigiu uma severa advertência à imprensa, negando veementemente as notícias de que teria se colocado à disposição para assumir o cargo vago na seleção italiana. O ex-técnico do Chelsea expressou intensa frustração com as recentes especulações, insistindo que continua totalmente comprometido com seu contrato atual com o clube e exigindo reportagens precisas para manter o foco.
O capitão da Itália, Gianluigi Donnarumma, negou veementemente as notícias de que a seleção nacional teria exigido um bônus financeiro lucrativo antes da catastrófica derrota na repescagem das eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo para a Bósnia-Herzegovina. O goleiro, visivelmente emocionado, insiste que os jogadores nunca colocaram o dinheiro acima do orgulho de vestir a camisa da Azzurra durante a devastadora campanha de qualificação.
Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.
How many teams are in the Conference League?
The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.
Who has made the most Conference League appearances ever?
Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Conference League?
As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Conference League?
Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?
Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?
Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.
Which famous players have played in the Conference League?
Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.
Which famous managers have managed in the Conference League?
Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.