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Fulham wait on Silva as Chelsea circle

Fulham find themselves in a state of limbo regarding the future of manager Marco Silva as interest from Chelsea continues to intensify. Despite a long-standing contract offer on the table, the Portuguese tactician is taking his time to evaluate his next move while the Blues consider him for their vacant head coach role.

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.

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 Serie B titles?

Genoa hold the record for the most Serie B titles, winning Italy's second-tier six times. Their most recent Serie B title win came in 1988-89.

How many teams are in the Serie B?

20 teams contest in the Serie B and battle it out for promotion to Serie A. The first-ever season of Serie B was played in 1929-30 and featured 18 teams.

Who has made the most Serie B appearances ever?

Luigi Cagni holds the record for the most appearances in Serie B. The former Italian defender played for Brescia and Sambenedettese between 1970 and 1987, making 485 appearances in Serie B.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Serie B?

Stefan Schwoch, a former Italian striker who was a journeyman, scored 135 Serie B goals with five different clubs to become the all-time top scorer in Italy's second division.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Serie B and how old was he?

Andrea Pierobon is the oldest player to play in the Serie A. The former Italian goalkeeper was 45 years and 307 days when he appeared in his final game ever for Citadella in 2015.

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

Gaetano Renna is the youngest player to ever feature in a Serie B game. Renna was just 14 years and 89 days old when he played for Brindisi in a game against Cosenza in 1948.

Which famous players have played in the Serie B?

Paulo Dybala, Mauro Icardi, Gabriel Batistuta, Diego Simeone, Diego Milito, Pavel Nedved, Gianluigi Buffon, Alessandro Del Piero, Giorgio Chiellini, and David Trezeguet are among the most famous players to have played in Serie B.

Which famous managers have managed in the Serie B?

Didier Deschamps, Filippo Inzaghi, and Maurizio Sarri are among Serie B's biggest managers of all-time.

What is the biggest stadium in the Serie B?

Bari's Stadio San Nicola, with a capacity of 58,270, is Serie B's biggest stadium.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Serie B?

Kevin Bonifazi is Serie B's most expensive signing of all-time. Bonifazi was signed by SPAL from Torino for €11 million ahead of the 2020-21 season.