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Blackpool v Port Vale - Sky Bet League One

Tragedy has struck English football: a supporter has died in the stands

Fans’ pleas fail to turn the tide

Ex-Arsenal & Wales star Ramsey announces retirement from football

Former Arsenal and Wales star Aaron Ramsey has officially retired from professional football with immediate effect. The 35-year-old playmaker, who remains one of the most decorated players in Welsh history, calls time on a glittering career that spanned nearly two decades and included three FA Cup triumphs with the Gunners.

Wilshere claims Spain would call Dowman up for World Cup

Jack Wilshere has made a passionate case for Arsenal’s teenage sensation Max Dowman to be included in England’s 2026 World Cup squad, insisting that rivals like Spain would not hesitate to cap such a precocious talent. The former Gunners midfielder, who now manages Luton Town, believes the 16-year-old possesses a level of natural ability that even exceeds his own breakthrough years at the Emirates.

1. FSV Mainz 05 v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga

Final ruling… German court settles case over Al-Ghazi’s posts on Gaza

The Ghazi case has sparked controversy in Germany and the Arab world

Chelsea FC v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Chelsea lead as PL clubs spend record £460m on agents

The staggering financial scale of the Premier League has been laid bare once again as official figures reveal top-flight clubs spent a record-breaking £460 million on agent fees over the last year, with Chelsea emerging as the league’s biggest spender. The total fees spent by Premier League clubs represents a 13 per cent increase on the previous 12 months.

Cardiff £104m Sala claim dismissed

In the latest development of a long-running legal battle, a court in Nantes has officially thrown out Cardiff City's claim for £104 million in compensation. The Bluebirds had argued that the death of Emiliano Sala in January 2019 had a direct impact on their sporting success, specifically suggesting that his goals could have prevented their subsequent relegation from the Premier League.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Lincoln City	42	28	9	5	79	36	43	93	W W W W D
2	Cardiff	41	24	9	8	76	42	34	81	W D D L W
3	Bradford	42	21	8	13	52	46	6	71	L W W L D
4	Bolton	42	18	16	8	59	44	15	70	L D W L D
5	Stockport County	40	19	10	11	59	50	9	67	D W W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Lincoln City

W
W
W
W
D

Cardiff

W
D
D
L
W

Bradford

L
W
W
L
D

Bolton

L
D
W
L
D

Stockport County

D
W
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Copa del Rey titles?

Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.

How many teams are in the Copa del Rey?

Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.

Who has made the most Copa del Rey appearances ever?

Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Copa del Rey?

Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Copa del Rey and how old was he?

CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Copa del Rey and how old was he?

Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.

Which famous players have played in the Copa del Rey?

Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Telmo Zarra, Sergio Busquets, Roberto Carlos, Luis Suarez, and Xavi are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa del Rey.

Which famous managers have managed in the Copa del Rey?

Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Juande Ramos, Claudio Ranieri, Louis van Gaal, Sir Bobby Robson, Cesar Menotti, Miguel Munoz, and Ferdinand Daucik are some of Copa del Rey's most famous mangers.