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Birmingham City v Wrexham AFC - Sky Bet Championship

Brady's Birmingham down Wrexham in latest 'Hollywood derby'

NFL legend Tom Brady claimed bragging rights in the latest 'Hollywood derby' as his Birmingham City team secured a vital 2-0 Championship victory over Wrexham. This result provides much-needed relief for the Blues, whilst dealing a significant blow to Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's dreams of achieving a fourth consecutive promotion for the Red Dragons.

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Vardy watches as Leicester face relegation to League One

Leicester City’s dramatic fall from grace reached a haunting new low on Saturday as club legend Jamie Vardy looked on from the stands. The former Foxes talisman, who once spearheaded the most improbable Premier League title triumph in history, was a picture of devastation as he witnessed his former side lose 1-0 to Swansea City.

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Hull City v Coventry City - Sky Bet Championship

Lampard admits 'tension' is affecting Coventry's promotion push

Frank Lampard has suggested his Coventry City players are feeling the pressure of their fight to win promotion from the Championship to the Premier League. The Sky Blues have all but secured a spot in next season's top flight having opened up a 12-point gap to Millwall in third place with four games remaining, boasting a far superior goal difference.

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Stuttgart set €50m price on Man Utd & Real Madrid target

Stuttgart are bracing for a busy summer as Europe's heavyweights circle their prize assets. Midfield lynchpin Angelo Stiller has emerged as a primary target for Real Madrid and Manchester United. To ward off these elite suitors, Stuttgart have slapped a €50 million asking price on their star, making it clear they will only part with him for a premium fee.

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Ipswich Town v Leicester City - Sky Bet Championship

Leicester relegation fears grow after failed appeal

Leicester City’s dramatic fall from grace has reached a devastating new low after the club lost their final appeal against a six-point deduction for financial breaches. The decision leaves the Foxes staring at the terrifying prospect of playing third-tier football next season, just a decade after their historic Premier League title triumph in 2016.

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Watford v Charlton Athletic - Sky Bet Championship

Coady discharged from hospital after being 'knocked unconscious' in game

Former England international Conor Coady has been discharged from hospital after a frightening head injury left him unconscious during Charlton Athletic’s 1-1 draw with Watford. The 33-year-old, currently on loan from Wrexham, required nine minutes of on-field treatment after blocking a powerful shot with his face in the closing stages at Vicarage Road, before he was stretchered off and taken to hospital.

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Watford v Ipswich Town - Sky Bet Championship

Mourinho's 'unbelievable' gesture to Bove after cardiac arrest

Edoardo Bove has opened up on his remarkable journey back to professional football following the cardiac arrest that nearly claimed his life in December 2024. The Watford midfielder revealed the depth of his bond with former manager Jose Mourinho, who he says was among the very first to offer vital support to the player and his family during the darkest days of his recovery in hospital.

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Leicester City v Derby County - Sky Bet Championship

USMNT's Agyemang stretchered off during Derby's match

U.S. international forward Patrick Agyemang was taken off in a stretcher during Derby's match against Stoke in the 41st minute. Agyemang was jumping in the air for a challenge and landed awkwardly, the club said, and was replaced by Jadon Banel. While the extent of the injury has not been confirmed, the timing raises concerns for Agyemang's World Cup hopes.

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FC Internazionale Milano v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7

Rooney coaching return! When Man Utd legend wants to be back

Wayne Rooney is reportedly plotting a swift return to football management ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 40-year-old former Manchester United and England striker is prepared to step away from his lucrative television punditry role, maintaining a strong desire to prove his credentials in the dugout following recent challenging spells with Championship clubs.

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Charlton Athletic v Bristol City - Sky Bet Championship

Hodgson ends 44-year wait as Fergie sends special message

Roy Hodgson, at the age of 78, made a triumphant return to the dugout in his first game back as Bristol City manager following a 2-1 victory over Charlton Athletic, secured by Noah Eile’s scrappy winner at The Valley. Following the match, Hodgson revealed he had received a special message from legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

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‘Celebrities get out dressing room’ - Doc distraction at Wrexham?

Wrexham captain Dominic Hyam has explained how the club ensures that documentary cameras do not become a distraction during a Premier League promotion push, with “celebrities” being asked to “get out the dressing room”. Famous faces pass through the Racecourse Ground on a regular basis, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac at the helm, but Phil Parkinson’s squad have learned how to block out the “noise”.

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Frequently asked questions

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

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.

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.

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

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.

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.

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.

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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