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Antonio: Terrifying reality of Middle East war revealed

Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has opened up about the "terrifying" experience of witnessing the outbreak of war in the Middle East just days after joining Qatari side Al Sailiya. The 35-year-old completed a short-term move to the Gulf state following a challenging period that included a near-fatal car accident and a frustrating exit from the London Stadium.

Antonio says 'clubs refused to look at me' after horror crash

Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio has opened up about the harrowing journey he faced in search of a new club following a devastating car accident in 2024. The 35-year-old, who remains the Hammers' all-time top scorer in the Premier League with 68 goals, has finally secured his future by joining Qatari side Al-Sailiya on a short-term contract.

Ex-Man City boss Mancini follows in Xavi's footsteps with new job

Roberto Mancini has returned to management as Al Sadd’s new head coach, signing a two-and-a-half-year deal after missing out on the Nottingham Forest job. The former Manchester City and Italy boss now follows Xavi in taking charge of Qatar’s biggest club, with his debut set for November 24.

'Serial losers!' - El Ghazi mocks ex-club after winning court battle

Following a court decision in his favour, Anwar El Ghazi issued a brutal statement denouncing Mainz, who have been ordered to pay his full salary after the unlawful termination of his contract in 2023 over pro-Palestinian comments on social media. El Ghazi described the Bundesliga club’s stance as “baseless” and “nonsensical,” further branding them “serial losers” and “deluded.”

Stars League, fixtures & results

Standings

Form

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al-Sadd	22	14	3	5	56	30	26	45	W W D L L
2	Al-Shamal	22	12	4	6	39	28	11	40	L W L W L
3	Al-Rayyan	22	11	5	6	46	32	14	38	W W D W L
4	Al-Gharafa	22	11	3	8	36	36	0	36	D D L L L
5	Al-Duhail SC	22	9	6	7	40	27	13	33	W L W W W

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Frequently asked questions

: Leicester City, with eight second tier league titles to their name, are the most successful Championship side in history. Their most recent triumph came at the end of the 2023-24 camapign, while their first-ever title came in the 1924-25 season.
: The Championship is the second division of the English football system and is currently contested by 24 teams. The second tier began with 12 teams in 1892, before expanding to 16 in 1894, 20 in 1905, and 24 in 1988.
: With 526 appearances while representing six different clubs, Ghanaian winger Albert Adomah is Championship's record holder for most appearances.
: English striker Billy Sharp is the leading goalscorer of all-time in the Championship, finding the back of the net 130 times in 410 appearances. Sharp played for Hull City, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers, Reading, Nottingham Forest, and Southampton.
: English-born Grenadian winger Reuben Noble-Lazarus is the youngest player ever to feature in a Championship game. Noble-Lazarus was just 15 years and 45 days old when he made his debut for Barnsley away at Ipswich Town in 2008.
: Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.
: Marcelo Bielsa, Rafa Benitez and Neil Warnock are among the Championship's most famous managers.
: The Stadium of Light, which is Sunderland's stadium, is the biggest Championship stadium with a capacity of almost 49,000.
: Belgian footballer Mike Tresor is the most expensive player in Championship history. Burnley bought him from Genk for £16 million in 2024.