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Fulham wait on Silva as Chelsea circle

Fulham find themselves in a state of limbo regarding the future of manager Marco Silva as interest from Chelsea continues to intensify. Despite a long-standing contract offer on the table, the Portuguese tactician is taking his time to evaluate his next move while the Blues consider him for their vacant head coach role.

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Premier League return? Nunez reaches Saudi transfer agreement

Darwin Nunez is prepared to call time on his adventure in Saudi Arabia after reaching an agreement to leave Al-Hilal at the end of the current campaign. The former Liverpool striker has endured a difficult period in the Middle East, finding himself frozen out of the squad following a registration squeeze.

Mourinho meets Perez over Real Madrid return

The managerial merry-go-round at Santiago Bernabeu has taken a sensational turn with reports of a high-level summit between two of football's biggest power brokers. Jose Mourinho has moved into the spotlight as a serious candidate to retake the reins at Real Madrid following direct talks with club president Florentino Perez.

Prestianni's ban for homophobia extended worldwide by FIFA

FIFA have extended Gianluca Prestianni's ban for homophobic conduct globally, meaning he could now miss Argentina's first two games at the 2026 World Cup. The Benfica winger, who was sanctioned following a high-profile clash with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, will now see his club-level suspension apply to international competitive fixtures.

FC Porto v VfB Stuttgart - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Porto confirm £19m signing of Arsenal defender

Porto have officially triggered the purchase option in Jakub Kiwior's loan agreement, securing the Poland international from Arsenal on a permanent basis. Following a highly impressive campaign featuring 38 appearances across all competitions, the defender has signed a long-term contract with the Portuguese giants, marking the end of his spell in North London.

Mourinho aims ANOTHER dig at Liga Portugal referees as Porto clinch title

Jose Mourinho has aimed another dig at the officiating in the Liga Portugal after his Benfica side squandered a two-goal advantage to draw 2-2 with Famalicao on Saturday. The result handed the title to Porto after they beat Alverca 1-0 on the same day, leaving Benfica nine points off top spot with just two games of the season remaining.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Porto	32	27	4	1	64	15	49	85	W W W W D
2	Benfica	32	22	10	0	69	22	47	76	D W W W D
3	Sporting CP	32	23	7	2	82	23	59	76	W D D L W
4	Braga	32	16	9	7	60	32	28	57	D L W D W
5	Famalicao	32	14	10	8	41	29	12	52	D W D D D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FC Porto

W
W
W
W
D

Benfica

D
W
W
W
D

Sporting CP

W
D
D
L
W

Braga

D
L
W
D
W

Famalicao

D
W
D
D
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Leagues Cup titles?

Columbus Crew, Cruz Azul, Leon, and Inter Miami are the most successful sides in the Leagues Cup, having won one title each.

How many teams are in the Leagues Cup?

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.

Who has made the most Leagues Cup appearances ever?

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.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Leagues Cup?

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.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?

Tijuana goalkeeper Jesus Corona is the oldest player to ever feature in a Leagues Cup game. Corona was 43 years and 191 days old when he played against Vancouver Whitecaps in August 2024.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Leagues Cup and how old was he?

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.

Which famous players have played in the Leagues Cup?

Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Andre-Pierre Gignac, and Hector Herrera are among the most famous players to have featured in the Leagues Cup.

Which famous managers have managed in the Leagues Cup?

Caleb Porter, Tata Martino, Phil Neville, Martin Demichelis, and Fernando Gago are among the most famous managers in Leagues Cup history.