Conference League news

Crystal Palace FC v AZ Alkmaar - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 League Phase MD3

Turan tips Real Madrid and Barca target Smit for greatness

Shakhtar Donetsk head coach Arda Turan has heaped praise on AZ Alkmaar sensation Kees Smit, labelling the midfielder a "special" talent destined for the very top of the game. Despite his side securing a 3-0 victory in the Conference League quarter-finals, the Turkish manager was left awestruck by the youngster's ability to dictate the tempo of the match against his team.

Moroccan star: Spanish chants mocking Islam simply amuse me

Akhomach hopes the 2030 World Cup final will be held in Morocco

Shakhtar manager Arda Turan credited the victory over AZ to a top Dutch coach

AZ’s ‘Lul’ is under fire: ‘That is, of course, unacceptable.’

AZ’s marquee signing draws sharp criticism: ‘That’s a waste of money’

Crystal Palace FC v ACF Fiorentina - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One

Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina : The tactics board

Crystal Palace dismantled Fiorentina with a ruthless 3-0 victory at Selhurst Park, leveraging a high-intensity 3-4-2-1 system to exploit the visitors' defensive frailties. While Fiorentina maintained a slight edge in possession, Oliver Glasner’s side dominated the quality of chances, accumulating a staggering 3.45 xG to secure a commanding Conference League result.

Crystal Palace player ratings vs Fiorentina: Mateta dominates

Crystal Palace delivered a tactical masterclass at Selhurst Park to sweep aside Fiorentina with a convincing 3-0 victory. Jean-Philippe Mateta was the protagonist, scoring once and providing another as Oliver Glasner's side took control of their Conference League destiny.

Crystal Palace proved overwhelming for Fiorentina, while Emegha had a difficult outing against Strasbourg

AZ now face a seemingly insurmountable challenge after suffering a comprehensive defeat away to Shakhtar Donetsk

AZ coach Echteld had planned to start with another first-team player, but the player arrived late

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid v AEK Athens FC - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Rayo Vallecano are on the brink of the Conference League semi-finals after a convincing win over AEK Athens

Crystal Palace vs Fiorentina: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League match between Crystal Palace and Fiorentina, as well as kick-off time and team news

Trauner closes the book: where are Feyenoord’s Conference League heroes now?

Roma or Everton – who will miss out on European competition? What do the rules say?

Has Glasner talked himself out of contention for Man Utd job?

Oliver Glasner has been informed that he may have talked himself out of contention for Manchester United’s managerial post, with the Crystal Palace boss receiving a “stepping stone” warning. The Austrian was considered to be a leading contender to take charge at Old Trafford following Ruben Amorim’s departure, but Clinton Morrison has told GOAL why a more scenic route to the top may have to be taken.

"Unprecedented": Professional player runs off to the loo during the match

During Mainz’s 2-0 victory over Sigma Olomouc in the Conference League, Mainz player Danny da Costa found himself in a most bizarre situation.

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ACF Fiorentina v Cagliari Calcio - Serie A

Fiorentina, Vanoli: "Tension with Kean? I'm glad he gets angry"

The Fiorentina manager's comments following the 2-1 victory over Rakow

1. FSV Mainz 05 v SK Sigma Olomouc - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

"It feels great": Mainz make it through to the quarter-finals

Following the goalless draw in the first leg, a goal scored shortly after the restart in the home leg laid the foundation for Mainz’s progression to the next round.

Fiorentina, Ferrari: "We've made progress, but it's easy to slip up again"

Fiorentina’s general manager speaks to Sky Sport ahead of the second leg against Rakow

Rakow v Fiorentina LIVE 1-0: Struski breaks the deadlock!

Watch Rakow v Fiorentina live: the second leg of the Conference League round of 16

AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League match between AEK Larnaca and Crystal Palace, as well as kick-off time and team news

Fiorentina, who is Braschi: the Primavera striker in tears on his Conference debut

The striker, born in 2006, is the goal scorer who is driving the Viola Primavera team forward.

"It doesn't look good!" Horrific injury shocks Mainz 05

The meagre 0-0 draw against Sigma Olomouc took a back seat at Mainz 05. The club will probably have to do without Silas for a long time.

Fiorentina 2-1 Rakow: match statistics

The match report for Fiorentina vs Rakow

ACF Fiorentina v Rakow Czestochowa - UEFA Conference League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

Fiorentina-Rakow, CM ratings: Ndour shows quality, Parisi steals the show

The report cards for Fiorentina vs Rakow, the first leg of the Conference League round of 16.

Crystal Palace FC v AEK Larnaca FC - UEFA Europa Conference League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

Conference League, round of 16 results: Rayo and Strasbourg do well, Crystal Palace struggle

How did the Conference League round of 16 matches go?

Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Conference League match between Crystal Palace and AEK Larnaca, as well as kick-off time and team news

Crystal Palace, Mateta is already back. Glasner: "He will be called up."

Milan and Juventus did not sign him in January due to physical problems, but Mateta is already back in contention.

Vanoli: "Here's how Kean is doing"

Paolo Vanoli and Fabiano Parisi speak at the press conference ahead of the match against Rakow.

Sunderland v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Palace make Glasner decision

Crystal Palace have made a decision on Oliver Glasner's future after he was taunted in the aftermath of their disappointing Conference League draw with Zrinjski Mostar. Fans chanted “you’re getting sacked in the morning” after their embarrassing failure to secure victory in Bosnia.

Frequently asked questions

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.

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