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Atletico de Madrid v FC Barcelona - LaLiga EA Sports

After sunset, Barcelona has received a highly attractive proposal from South Korea. While the club is yet to comment publicly, sources close to the negotiations suggest that the of

Plenty of offers are on the table for Barça, as the club’s transfer committee weighs up its options ahead of the summer window. Sources close to the Camp Nou confirm that the incoming proposals cover multiple positions, including attacking midfield, where the Blaugrana have been linked with several high-profile creative talents. The exact identities of the suitors remain under wraps for now, but the sheer number of approaches underscores the club’s ongoing appeal in the competitive European market. With financial fair-play rules still in force, Barça’s hierarchy is carefully assessing each deal to ensure it aligns with both sporting and economic objectives. Fans, eager for silverware after a trophy-less campaign, will monitor developments closely, hoping that the right mix of signings can restore the team’s domestic and continental ambitions.

Former Premier League boss Poyet quits job with South Korean club

Former Premier League boss Gus Poyet has quit his post at South Korean club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors days after his assistant manager departed amid a racism scandal. Poyet, who guided Jeonbuk to both the K League 1 title and the Korea Cup this season, informed the club he wished to terminate his contract after Mauricio Taricco was handed a severe punishment for what league officials deemed a racist gesture towards referee Kim Woo-seong.

Crystal Palace v Brighton & Hove Albion - npower Championship

Former Spurs player quits South Korean club after racism scandal

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Mauricio Taricco has quit South Korean club Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors after a racism scandal. The 52-year-old Argentinian, who served as assistant coach under Gus Poyet, was sanctioned by the K League’s disciplinary committee for making what officials deemed a racist gesture toward referee Kim Woo-seong during a league match.

FC Seoul v Buriram United - AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 East Region Group Stage

📽️ | Lingard cracks out fresh celebration after FC Seoul goal

Jesse Lingard hit a major personal milestone in FC Seoul’s 3-1 defeat to Gimcheon Sangmu, scoring a sharp, improvised finish to reach double-digit league goals for the first time in his career — and celebrated with a brand-new dance. The ex-Manchester United attacker shone despite the loss, continuing his remarkable late-career revival in the K League.

Lingard brace off the bench inspires remarkable FC Seoul comeback

Jesse Lingard came off the bench for FC Seoul and scored two goals as the capital side came from 2-0 down to beat Gangwon 4-2 over the weekend. The ex-Manchester United star was introduced midway through the second half to inspire an impressive comeback victory. The result leaves FC Seoul in fourth place in the K League 1 but someway off league leaders Jeonbuk in the final knockings of the 2025 season.

Ex-Man Utd star Lingard scoops major K League 1 award for first time

Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has scooped the K League 1's Player of the Month for the first time after an impressive run.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Seoul	6	5	1	0	12	3	9	16	W D W W W
2	Ulsan HD FC	6	4	1	1	9	5	4	13	W L D W W
3	Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC	7	3	2	2	8	6	2	11	L W W W D
4	Gangwon FC	7	2	3	2	8	6	2	9	W W L D D
5	Bucheon FC 1995	7	2	3	2	6	6	0	9	W L D D L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FC Seoul

W
D
W
W
W

Ulsan HD FC

W
L
D
W
W

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC

L
W
W
W
D

Gangwon FC

W
W
L
D
D

Bucheon FC 1995

W
L
D
D
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Europa League titles?

Spanish dark horses Sevilla are currently the most accomplished club in Europa League history, winning the competition seven times. Los Nervionenses won their maiden title in 2006, beating Middlesbrough 4-0 in the final. They defended their crown in the next season, before completing a hattrick of wins in 2014, 2015, and 2016 under Unai Emery.

How many teams are in the Europa League?

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams. Traditionally, all games were two-legged knockout ties. From 2004 to 2009, 40 teams competed. In the 2009-10 season, when the UEFA Cup was rebranded as the Europa League, a total of 48 teams featured.

Who has made the most Europa League appearances ever?

Inter Milan legend Giuseppe Bergomi, with 96 appearances, holds the record of making the most Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup) appearances in history.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Europa League?

If we consider goals scored in qualifying games and when it was the UEFA Cup, then Swedish icon Henrik Larsson leads the charts with 40 goals. However, without qualifying games taken into account, it's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who is Europa League's top goalscorer ever with 34 goals.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Europa League?

Sparta Prague legend Borek Dockal has the most assists in Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup) history. Dockal made an impressive 24 assists in 62 games in the competition.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Europa League and how old was he?

Ratko Svilar is the oldest player to ever have featured in the Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup), with the former Antwerp man taking to the pitch at the age of 44 years and 130 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Europa League and how old was he?

Former Swedish striker Roger Lindevall is the youngest player to ever appear in a Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup) game. Lindevall was just 15 years and 335 days when he came on as a substitute for Djurgardens IF in their 2-1 win over Feyenoord on September 29, 1976.

Which famous players have played in the Europa League?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Cristiano Ronaldo, Granit Xhaka, Rui Patricio, Giuseppe Bergomi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba, Mesut Ozil, Dimitri Payet, and Florian Wirtz are among the most famous players to have featured in the Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup).

Which famous managers have managed in the Europa League?

Unai Emery, Jose Mourinho, Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Giovanni Trapattoni, Franz Beckenbauer, and Diego Simeone are some of Europa League's (formerly the UEFA Cup) most famous managers ever.