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Ekitike makes France debut but Dembele hobbles off with injury

France sealed a 2-0 victory over Ukraine but Didier Deschamps left the pitch with a bitter taste as the Ballon D'Or frontrunner, Ousmane Dembele, hobbled off with a hamstring injury. However, the winger's setback paved the way for Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike to make his international debut in Wraclow.

Aston Villa v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Why England are playing at Villa Park this weekend

England face Andorra this weekend and will do so at Villa Park instead of Wembley for a very simple reason.

Martinez reveals Jota inspiration ahead of 2026 World Cup

Roberto Martinez says Portugal will carry the legacy of Diogo Jota into the 2026 World Cup as they aim to win the tournament for their late star.

England vs Andorra Predictions and Betting Tips

England vs Andorra predictions: Three tips as Tuchel seeks improvement

It’s time for World Cup qualification to continue, and we have three England vs Andorra predictions for their encounter on Saturday, September 6th.

Brentford v Borussia Moenchengladbach - Pre-Season Friendly

Henderson accused of 'blocking the way' for England youngsters

Liverpool legend Emile Heskey has questioned the ongoing inclusion of Jordan Henderson in the England squad, insisting he is "blocking" youngsters.

Slovakia v Germany - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Kimmich slams Germany's lack of 'courage, conviction & belief'

Joshua Kimmich was critical of Germany's "attitude" as he reflected on the shock 2-0 loss to Slovakia in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.

Lewandowski clears air on Poland boycott and captaincy row

Poland's all-time leading scorer, Robert Lewandowski, set out to correct the record after returning to the team following a controversial absence.

Germany v Italy - UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two

Revealed: Angry Rudiger's dressing room tirade after Germany loss

Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger gave a passionate speech to his team-mates after their embarrassing 2-0 defeat to Slovakia on Thursday.

Are England cursed?! Tuchel gives his opinion ahead of World Cup

England coach Thomas Tuchel believes there is no reason why his team cannot replicate the success of the women's and under-21 sides and win a trophy.

FC Augsburg v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Neuer return the only option for Germany, says Bayern legend

Bastian Schweinsteiger believes Manuel Neuer is the only solution for Germany's goalkeeper crisis ahead of the World Cup.

Ukraine vs France predictions: Les Bleus star in doubt

We’ve got three Ukraine vs France predictions as they face off in a World Cup qualifier at Wrocław Stadium on Saturday, 6th September.

Tuchel comes up with bizarre analogy to explain Andorra test

England coach Thomas Tuchel has likened playing Andorra to chewing gum as the Three Lions prepare to face the minnows three months after their scrappy 1-0 win.

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England hit by injury blow as Stones pulls out of squad

England have been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Manchester City defender John Stones was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury. The 31-year-old, who was back in the national setup for the first time under new head coach Thomas Tuchel, will now miss both fixtures against Andorra and Serbia. His absence continues a difficult run of fitness concerns.

Netherlands v Hungary - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3

Dumfries jokes he 'should have scored more' after finding killer touch

Denzel Dumfries joked that he "should have scored more" for Netherlands after netting his 11th international goal in Thursday's draw against Poland.

Italy vs Estonia predictions: The Gattuso era has begun

We have three Italy vs Estonia predictions for their World Cup Qualifier on Saturday, including value on the winning margin.

De Jong unhappy with Netherlands’ collapse

Frenkie de Jong has voiced his frustration after Netherlands surrendered a lead to draw 1-1 with Poland in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.

De Bruyne reacts to Belgium captaincy snub as Tielemans gets the nod

Kevin De Bruyne says he didn't have much say in choosing Belgium's new captain as coach Rudi Garcia picked of Youri Tielemans to wear the armband.

'We need more rest!' - Mbappe reveals realisation after hospital scare

Kylian Mbappe has become the latest player to criticise football’s demanding calendar, urging changes for the good after a personal health scare.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v 1. FC Köln - DFB Cup: Quarterfinal

'That's not how it works!' - Germany legend slams 'deserved' defeat

Bastian Schweinsteiger was left heartbroken by Germany's "really bad" performance in their 2-0 loss to Slovakia, calling it a new low for the team.

Cucurella receives glowing praise from Spain boss after first goal

Luis de la Fuente claims his team has a lot of players that can score goals, as he shines light on Marc Cucurella's underrated performance.

Nagelsmann slams Germany for being 'miles' behind Slovakia

Julian Nagelsmann has questioned his own selection policy after Germany's disastrous start to their World Cup qualifying campaign against Slovakia.

‘Games are nonsense' - Rooney backs Tuchel as England boss

Wayne Rooney is backing Thomas Tuchel to succeed as England manager, claiming that tournament qualifiers and friendlies are “just nonsense”.

Nagelsmann reveals warning he gave Woltemade on Bayern transfer

Julian Nagelsmann has revealed what he told Nick Woltemade regarding a possible move to Bayern Munich before the striker's shock Newcastle transfer.

Seven questions Tuchel can answer in latest qualifiers

The Three Lions' coach is missing key personnel for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia as he looks to improve on June's poor displays

Germany fall apart! Nagelsmann's men stunned by Slovakia

Germany were stunned by an incisive Slovakia as their World Cup qualification campaign got off to the worst possible start in Bratislava. David Strelec stole the show with a superb goal as he put a sluggish Antonio Rudiger to shame.

Yamal inspires as Spain romp to World Cup qualifying win

Yamal was a constant thorn in Bulgaria's side as La Roja, who were slightly wasteful, rolled over their desperately sorry opponents.

Deschamps gives up 'fighting' new generation's trends

Didier Deschamps admits giving up on certain aspects as he lifts off the ban on phones in locker rooms claiming the methods have lost their efficacy.

Nagelsmann slams Bundesliga 'whining' over Premier League cash

Julian Nagelsmann told Bayern Munich and Bundesliga clubs to stop moaning about Premier League riches and embrace the underdog fight in transfers.

GFX Vitinha Lamine Yamal Ousmane Dembele

Vitinha eyes 'good place' in Ballon d'Or rankings

Vitinha reflected on his “dream season” at PSG and set his sights on climbing high in the Ballon d’Or race alongside Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele.

Denmark vs Scotland predictions: Tartan Army to taste defeat

Our expert offers his best Denmark vs Scotland predictions and betting tips for the Scots’ huge Group C 2026 World Cup qualifier.

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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