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Al Ettifaq v Al Hilal - Saudi Pro League

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.

Braga vs Estoril: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Liga Portugal match between Braga and Estoril, plus kick-off time and team news

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 USL titles?

Orlando City and Louisville City share the record for the most USL Championship titles, each winning the championship two times. Orlando City won in 2011 and 2013, while Louisville City won in 2017 and 2018.

How many teams are in the USL?

The 2024 season of USL will see 24 teams compete for the league. When the league was founded in 2011 as USL Pro, only 12 teams contested. That number rose to 14 in 2014, 24 in 2015, 30 in 2017, 36 in 2019, and now back at 24.

Who has made the most USL appearances ever?

Jamaican midfielder Kenardo Forbes is the player with the most appearances in USL history, having featured in 303 games.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the USL?

With 105 goals (and counting) in 249 games, Jamaican forward Dane Kelly is USL's leading goalscorer of all-time.

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

Axel Kei, a centre-forward, holds the record as the youngest-ever player in USL Championship history. He made his debut in 2021 at the remarkable age of 13 years and 282 days.

Which famous players have played in the USL?

Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.

Which famous managers have managed in the USL?

Alen Marcina, Mark Briggs, Trevor James, and Noah Delgado are among the most popular coaches in USL history.

What is the biggest stadium in the USL?

Protective Stadium, which is where Birmingham Legion FC play their home games, is the biggest stadium in the USL with a capacity of 47,000.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the USL?

Fanendo Ali is the most expensive player in USL history, being bought for $1 million (allocation money) by FC Cincinnati in a trade with Portland Timbers.