Endrick, jeune pépite du Real Madrid, a envahi l’espace médiatique français, non seulement grâce à ses performances sur le terrain, mais aussi par sa maîtrise surprenante de la langue. Prêté à Lyon depuis un peu plus de quatre mois, le prodige brésilien a stupéfié supporters et journalistes en accordant une interview entièrement en français.
Fulham est dans l’incertitude concernant l’avenir de son entraîneur Marco Silva, alors que l’intérêt de Chelsea ne cesse de croître. Bien qu’une offre de contrat à long terme lui ait été proposée, le technicien portugais prend son temps pour réfléchir à la suite de sa carrière, tandis que les Blues envisagent de lui confier le poste d’entraîneur principal vacant.
Le Real Madrid a ouvert une enquête disciplinaire exceptionnelle à l'encontre de Federico Valverde et d'Aurelien Tchouameni à la suite d'une violente altercation survenue lors d'un entraînement, qui a conduit à l'hospitalisation de l'Uruguayen pour une blessure à la tête. Les deux joueurs risquent désormais de lourdes sanctions internes, notamment une suspension totale de leurs fonctions et une importante réduction de salaire.
L'AC Milan a engagé des pourparlers avec le super-agent Pini Zahavi en vue d'un éventuel recrutement gratuit du défenseur du Real Madrid David Alaba. L'avenir de l'Autrichien au Bernabéu semble incertain, mais des interrogations demeurent concernant son passé médical.
Les tensions ont fini par éclater au Real Madrid, au point que des coéquipiers en sont venus aux mains. Depuis le début de la saison, l’atmosphère était déjà électrique en coulisses. Chez les Blancos, c’est souvent le cas, surtout lors de ces rares exercices où la vitrine reste vide de trophées. Les rumeurs de mécontentement circulent, la presse locale s’emballe… mais ces bruits se concrétisent rarement.
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.