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Nottingham Forest FC v Ferencvarosi TC - UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD8

Tottenham legend storms off after being asked if he'll replace Frank

Tottenham legend Robbie Keane has abruptly stormed out of a post-match interview after being questioned about the vacant managerial role at his former club. The Ferencvaros boss, who is currently among bookmakers' favourites for the Spurs job, delivered a "techy" response to speculation linking him with a return to north London before cutting the media session short.

Fiorentina v Puskas Academy - UEFA Europa Conference League Play-Off 1st Leg

Wirtz & Kerkez made to wait as Liverpool sign wonderkid Pesci

Liverpool have completed their second summer signing with the capture of goalkeeper Armin Pecsi from Puskas Akademia.

Ex-Liverpool man set for shock move after failed Bundesliga spell

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita is set to leave Werder Bremen after making only five Bundesliga appearances for the club.

Puskas Arena: Complete guide & what to do in Budapest 🇭🇺

Soccer Cities 23 brings you everything you need to know about Budapest's Puskas Arena

Zalan Vancsa: Hungarian wonderkid earning PL interest

The 17-year-old winger has a host of top European clubs monitoring his progress after enjoying a breakout year with MTK Budapest

Messi misses out as Zsori stunner seals Puskas Award

The Argentine's strike against Real Betis was amongst the favourites, but ultimately did not seal the prize

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.

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