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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.”

World Cup winner Kimpembe leaves PSG after 20 years

Presnel Kimpembe has left Paris Saint-Germain after 20 years at the European Champions to join Qatar Sports Club.

Paris Saint-Germain Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg

PSG defender set to end 20-year stay amid Qatar talks

Presnel Kimpembe has no future at Paris Saint-Germain and looks set for a late transfer after garnering interest from the Middle East.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Al-Sadd	19	12	2	5	49	26	23	38	L L W W W
2	Al-Shamal	18	10	4	4	31	21	10	34	L W W W D
3	Al-Gharafa	19	11	1	7	30	29	1	34	L L W L L
4	Al-Rayyan	19	9	4	6	38	31	7	31	W L L W D
5	Qatar SC	18	8	4	6	29	26	3	28	D W W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Al-Sadd

L
L
W
W
W

Al-Shamal

L
W
W
W
D

Al-Gharafa

L
L
W
L
L

Al-Rayyan

W
L
L
W
D

Qatar SC

D
W
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Europa League titles?

Spanish dark horses Sevilla are currently the most accomplished club in Europa League history, winning the competition seven times. Los Nervionenses won their maiden title in 2006, beating Middlesbrough 4-0 in the final. They defended their crown in the next season, before completing a hattrick of wins in 2014, 2015, and 2016 under Unai Emery.

How many teams are in the Europa League?

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams. Traditionally, all games were two-legged knockout ties. From 2004 to 2009, 40 teams competed. In the 2009-10 season, when the UEFA Cup was rebranded as the Europa League, a total of 48 teams featured.

Who has made the most Europa League appearances ever?

Inter Milan legend Giuseppe Bergomi, with 96 appearances, holds the record of making the most Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup) appearances in history.

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

If we consider goals scored in qualifying games and when it was the UEFA Cup, then Swedish icon Henrik Larsson leads the charts with 40 goals. However, without qualifying games taken into account, it's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who is Europa League's top goalscorer ever with 34 goals.

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

Sparta Prague legend Borek Dockal has the most assists in Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup) history. Dockal made an impressive 24 assists in 62 games in the competition.

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

Ratko Svilar is the oldest player to ever have featured in the Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup), with the former Antwerp man taking to the pitch at the age of 44 years and 130 days.

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

Former Swedish striker Roger Lindevall is the youngest player to ever appear in a Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup) game. Lindevall was just 15 years and 335 days when he came on as a substitute for Djurgardens IF in their 2-1 win over Feyenoord on September 29, 1976.

Which famous players have played in the Europa League?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Cristiano Ronaldo, Granit Xhaka, Rui Patricio, Giuseppe Bergomi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba, Mesut Ozil, Dimitri Payet, and Florian Wirtz are among the most famous players to have featured in the Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup).

Which famous managers have managed in the Europa League?

Unai Emery, Jose Mourinho, Bill Shankly, Bob Paisley, Giovanni Trapattoni, Franz Beckenbauer, and Diego Simeone are some of Europa League's (formerly the UEFA Cup) most famous managers ever.