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Vitinha defends Dembele's brutal PSG tirade

Vitinha has jumped to the defence of Ousmane Dembele after the winger’s explosive public criticism of his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates sparked internal debate earlier this season. The Portuguese midfielder insists that the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner was right to speak out and that reality check helped lift the squad.

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Cancelo discusses Barca future and Flick vs Xavi

Joao Cancelo has broken his silence regarding his long-term future at Barcelona while detailing the tactical shift under Hansi Flick. The Portuguese international, currently on loan from Al-Hilal, remains a central figure in the Blaugrana's quest for silverware this season and it has been reported that both parties are prepared to extend his stay at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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Flick defends 'emotional' Yamal after latest touchline outburst

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has jumped to the defence of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal following his latest angry outburst after being substituted. Speaking ahead of a massive Champions League quarter-final first leg clash with Atletico Madrid, the German tactician emphasised the need to protect the 18-year-old as he continues his rapid development at the Spotify Camp Nou.

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Barca need to let Lewy go - even if replacing him won't be easy

When Barcelona travelled to take on Atletico Madrid on Saturday, they did so in the knowledge that securing victory would be a giant step towards defending their title in La Liga. Real Madrid had lost at Mallorca earlier in the day, meaning a seven-point gap could potentially be opened up on Los Blancos at the summit.

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Arteta explains viral 'pen' training drill after video goes viral

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his latest unconventional training methods after footage of his players balancing pens between their fingers while dribbling went viral. The Spaniard insists that these unique exercises are designed to foster clarity and commitment within the squad as they look to move past recent domestic cup disappointments.

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Diaz test will decide Trent's England fate

Trent must lock down Diaz or kiss World Cup hopes goodbye

It was one of those passes that only Trent Alexander-Arnold could play. Liverpool had struggled to break down Tottenham in December 2024, Spurs holding strong for 23 minutes despite waves of pressure. And then, Alexander-Arnold delivered the killer ball. He drifted in from the right wing, created the ideal angle, and whipped a cross in between two centre-backs, right onto Luis Diaz's head.

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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.

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