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UEFA confirm a minute of silence to honour the late De Miguel

The European football community has been plunged into mourning following the sudden passing of CD Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel Alameda at the age of 30. In response to the devastating news, UEFA has confirmed that a period of reflection will be observed across all its continental fixtures this week.

Onana rushed to hospital after Turkey crash

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, currently spending the season on loan in the Turkish Super Lig, was reportedly involved in a serious road accident on Thursday night. The Cameroon international was taken to a local hospital for medical assessment following a frightening high-speed collision involving multiple vehicles.

Getafe CF v Rayo Vallecano de Madrid - LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27

Getafe chief shuts down Bordalas' transfer demands

Getafe president Angel Torres has delivered a stinging rebuke to manager Jose Bordalas following the club's disappointing Conference League defeat to Lugano. The tension at the Coliseum has reached boiling point after the coach publicly accused the hierarchy of failing to deliver on recruitment promises.

Hurzeler rues missed chances in Brighton's 0-0 draw at Jablonec

Head coach Fabian Hurzeler was left frustrated by poor finishing after Brighton were held to a surprise goalless Conference League draw away against Jablonec. The disappointing stalemate in the Czech Republic brought an abrupt end to the impressive six-match winning streak the Premier League outfit had built up across all competitions this season.

AFC Ajax v Atalanta BC - UEFA Conference League 2026/27 League Phase MD2

Tolu Arokodare speaks out after dramatic late Ajax winner against Atalanta

Late goals from substitutes Tolu Arokodare and Abdellah Ouazane handed Ajax a dramatic 2-0 UEFA Conference League victory over Atalanta. The Amsterdammers ended an eight-game winless streak against Italian opposition as Michel's side claimed their first points of the campaign.

Ajax vs Atalanta: late tactical masterclass secures victory

A cagey tactical battle at the Johan Cruijff ArenA was eventually decided by the clinical impact of Ajax's bench. Michel outmanoeuvred Maurizio Sarri in the closing stages to secure a vital 2-0 victory.

Pos	Team		P	W	D	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Lugano	3 - 0	3	3	0	11	4	7	9	W W W
2	Panathinaikos	2 - 1	3	3	0	9	3	6	9	W W W
3	FC Twente	3 - 1	3	3	0	8	2	6	9	W W W
4	Monaco	2 - 0	3	3	0	7	1	6	9	W W W
5	Brighton & Hove Albion	1 - 0	3	2	1	5	0	5	7	W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Lugano

3 - 0

W
W
W

Panathinaikos

2 - 1

W
W
W

FC Twente

3 - 1

W
W
W

Monaco

2 - 0

W
W
W

Brighton & Hove Albion

1 - 0

W
D
W

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.