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Conte hits out at media for 'twisting' his words about Italy job

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte has issued a stern warning to the media, firmly denying reports that he has declared his availability to take over the vacant Italy national team job. The former Chelsea manager expressed intense frustration over recent speculation, insisting he remains fully committed to his current club contract and demanding accurate reporting to maintain focus.

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It’s not the World Cup failure… Donnarumma in tears: ‘This is what hurts me the most’

Italian goalkeeper breaks his silence in an emotional interview

Donnarumma 'hurt' by claims Italy stars demanded World Cup huge bonus

Italy captain Gianluigi Donnarumma has furiously denied reports that the national team squad demanded a lucrative financial bonus prior to their catastrophic World Cup qualifying play-off defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina. The visibly emotional goalkeeper insists the players never prioritised money over the pride of wearing the Azzurri shirt during the devastating qualification campaign.

'We were throwing up' - Giaccherini backs 'brutal' Conte for Italy return

Former Italy winger Emanuele Giaccherini has endorsed Antonio Conte to take over the national team for a second time following Gennaro Gattuso’s resignation after a third consecutive World Cup qualification failure. The ex-Juventus man insists that the current Napoli boss possesses the unique leadership skills required to rebuild Italy’s shattered footballing reputation.

A former Italy international has cast his vote for the coach of the season, delivering a typically colourful soundbite in the process. “With him, we’d often feel queasy right on th

Having proven himself at numerous clubs… is it time for him to return to the Azzurri? The question echoes through Italian football with renewed urgency. After guiding several clubs to silverware, the argument grows stronger that his experience and leadership could once again be vital for the national team. Supporters point to his tactical versatility, his ability to motivate players, and his deep understanding of the game as assets that could elevate the Azzurri at a critical juncture. Critics, however, caution that past success does not automatically translate into instant results on the international stage. They argue that the national team environment demands a different kind of management style, one that balances the expectations of a football-mad nation with the realities of a crowded international calendar. Moreover, with younger coaches waiting in the wings, some wonder whether the time is right to hand the reins to a new generation. Nonetheless, the case for his return remains

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Barcellona	31	26	1	4	84	30	54	79	W W W W W
2	Real Madrid	31	22	4	5	65	29	36	70	D L W W W
3	Villarreal	31	19	4	8	56	36	20	61	W L W D W
4	Atletico Madrid	31	17	6	8	51	32	19	57	L L L W W
5	Real Betis	31	11	13	7	45	38	7	46	D D L D L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Barcellona

W
W
W
W
W

Real Madrid

D
L
W
W
W

Villarreal

W
L
W
D
W

Atletico Madrid

L
L
L
W
W

Real Betis

D
D
L
D
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Conference League titles?

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

How many teams are in the Conference League?

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

Who has made the most Conference League appearances ever?

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.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Conference League?

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.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Conference League?

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?

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.

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

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.

Which famous players have played in the Conference League?

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.

Which famous managers have managed 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.