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Despite the temporary truce, the ongoing conflict has forced the postponement of yet another Saudi professional football fixture, underscoring the fragile security situation and it

The familiar cycle of postponements has swung back into action, forcing clubs, players and fans to once again adjust their schedules at short notice. With fixture secretaries already poring over calendars in search of free dates, the latest round of rescheduled kick-offs underlines the logistical challenge facing the league as it attempts to maintain a fair and orderly campaign amid persistent disruptions. In the latest statement released to club websites and broadcast partners, competition officials confirmed that a run of bad weather, ground-sharing conflicts and international call-ups had triggered the fresh wave of changes. “The integrity of the competition and the welfare of participants remain our top priorities,” the statement read. “We apologise for the inconvenience and thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation.” For supporters who have already endured months of uncertainty, the news will come as little surprise but nonetheless frustrates those hoping for a return

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Frequently asked questions

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

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.

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.

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

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.

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.

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.

Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.