Conference League news

Crystal Palace FC v AZ Alkmaar - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Turan tips Real Madrid and Barca target Smit for greatness

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has heaped praise on AZ Alkmaar sensation Kees Smit, labelling the midfielder a "special" talent destined for the very top of the game. Despite his side securing a 3-0 victory in the Conference League quarter-finals, the Turkish manager was left awestruck by the youngster's ability to dictate the tempo of the match against his team.

Moroccan star: Spanish chants mocking Islam simply amuse me

Akhomach hopes the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Morocco

Shakhtar manager Arda Turan credited the victory over AZ to a top Dutch coach

AZ’s ‘Lul’ is under fire: ‘That is, of course, unacceptable.’

AZ’s marquee signing draws sharp criticism: ‘That’s a waste of money’

Crystal Palace FC v ACF Fiorentina - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One

Crystal Palace player ratings vs Fiorentina: Mateta dominates

Crystal Palace delivered a tactical masterclass at Selhurst Park to sweep aside Fiorentina with a convincing 3-0 victory. Jean-Philippe Mateta was the protagonist, scoring once and providing another as Oliver Glasner's side took control of their Conference League destiny.

Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina : The tactics board

Crystal Palace dismantled Fiorentina with a ruthless 3-0 victory at Selhurst Park, leveraging a high-intensity 3-4-2-1 system to exploit the visitors' defensive frailties. While Fiorentina maintained a slight edge in possession, Oliver Glasner’s side dominated the quality of chances, accumulating a staggering 3.45 xG to secure a commanding Conference League result.

Crystal Palace proved overwhelming for Fiorentina, while Emegha had a difficult outing against Strasbourg

AZ now face a seemingly insurmountable challenge after suffering a comprehensive defeat away to Shakhtar Donetsk

AZ coach Echteld had planned to start with another first-team player, but the player arrived late

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid v AEK Athens FC - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Rayo Vallecano are on the brink of the Conference League semi-finals after a convincing win over AEK Athens

Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League match between Crystal Palace and Fiorentina, as well as kick-off time and team news

AZ fans are turning their backs on the Conference League quarter-final against Shakhtar en masse. The Alkmaar club’s support has decided, for various reasons, to stay away from Thu

Trauner closes the book: where are Feyenoord’s Conference League heroes now?

Roma or Everton – who will miss out on European competition? What do the rules say?

Has Glasner talked himself out of contention for Man Utd job?

Oliver Glasner has been informed that he may have talked himself out of contention for Manchester United’s managerial post, with the Crystal Palace boss receiving a “stepping stone” warning. The Austrian was considered to be a leading contender to take charge at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s departure, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why a more scenic route to the top may have to be taken.

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"Unprecedented": Professional player runs off to the loo during the match

During Mainz’s 2-0 victory over Sigma Olomouc in the Conference League, Mainz player Danny da Costa found himself in a most bizarre situation.

ACF Fiorentina v Cagliari Calcio - Serie A

Fiorentina, Vanoli: "Tension with Kean? I'm glad he gets angry"

The Fiorentina manager's comments following the 2-1 victory over Rakow

1. FSV Mainz 05 v SK Sigma Olomouc - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

"It feels great": Mainz make it through to the quarter-finals

Following the goalless draw in the first leg, a goal scored shortly after the restart in the home leg laid the foundation for Mainz’s progression to the next round.

Fiorentina, Ferrari: "We've made progress, but it's easy to slip up again"

Fiorentina’s general manager speaks to Sky Sport ahead of the second leg against Rakow

Rakow v Fiorentina LIVE 1-0: Struski breaks the deadlock!

Watch Rakow v Fiorentina live: the second leg of the Conference League round of 16

AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League match between AEK Larnaca and Crystal Palace, as well as kick-off time and team news

Fiorentina, who is Braschi: the Primavera striker in tears on his Conference debut

The striker, born in 2006, is the goal scorer who is driving the Viola Primavera team forward.

"It doesn't look good!" Horrific injury shocks Mainz 05

The meagre 0-0 draw against Sigma Olomouc took a back seat at Mainz 05. The club will probably have to do without Silas for a long time.

Fiorentina 2-1 Rakow: match statistics

The match report for Fiorentina vs Rakow

ACF Fiorentina v Rakow Czestochowa - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

Fiorentina-Rakow, CM ratings: Ndour shows quality, Parisi steals the show

The report cards for Fiorentina vs Rakow, the first leg of the Conference League round of 16.

Crystal Palace FC v AEK Larnaca FC - UEFA Europa Conference League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

Conference League, round of 16 results: Rayo and Strasbourg do well, Crystal Palace struggle

How did the Conference League round of 16 matches go?

Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League match between Crystal Palace and AEK Larnaca, as well as kick-off time and team news

Crystal Palace, Mateta is already back. Glasner: "He will be called up."

Milan and Juventus did not sign him in January due to physical problems, but Mateta is already back in contention.

Vanoli: "Here's how Kean is doing"

Paolo Vanoli and Fabiano Parisi speak at the press conference ahead of the match against Rakow.

Frequently asked questions

: Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.
: As of 2024, there are 45 teams in the Leagues Cup, from both the MLS and the Liga MX. They are divided into 15 groups of three teams each. The inaugural edition in 2019, in contrast, featured just 16 teams.
: Andre Blake, Jack Elliott, Jacob Glesnes, Kai Wagner, and Mikael Uhre – all of them players of Philadelphia Union – share the record for most appearances in Leagues Cup, making 14 appearances each.
: Gabonese forward Denis Bouanga is the all-time topscorer in Leagues Cup history, scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Los Angeles FC. Lionel Messi is close in second place with 10 goals.
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: Axel Kei is the youngest player to feature in Leagues Cup. Kei was just 14 years and 267 days when he achieved the feat during Real Salt Lake City's 2-1 loss against Atlas Guadalajara in 2022.
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