Unai Emery: 4-Time Europa Winner Rejects 'King' Label
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery downplays 'king of Europa League' tag before final vs Freiburg; his four titles in five finals say otherwise.
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery downplays 'king of Europa League' tag before final vs Freiburg; his four titles in five finals say otherwise.
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez revealed Eli Junior Kroupi, 19, was approached for a call-up but the Bournemouth forward opted to represent France, his
FIFA to ban Iran's pre-revolution flag at World Cup, repeating Qatar 2022 ban. Palestinian flag allowed; Iran demands flag respect amid uncertain participation.
Ligue 1 top scorer Estéban Lepaul (21 goals) is wanted by Atlético, Benfica, Como, but Rennes expects him to stay for European campaign.
Rennes have postponed their season review to clarify European cup entry, impacting transfer plans after a coaching change and narrow top-3 miss.
Rennes delayed their season review as they await clarity on whether they'll play Europa League group stage or Conference League qualifying, impacting
Sylvinho's tenure ends after World Cup playoff loss to Poland; Italian Rolando Maran, whose last job saw Brescia relegated, takes over as Albania coach.
Southampton excluded from Championship final after spying conviction; 4-point penalty next season, Middlesbrough to face Hull at Wembley.
Wasquehal's financial exclusion by DNCG saves Chambly from relegation, keeping all 14th-placed National 2 teams in the league next season.
UEFA has banned Petr Vlachovsky for life after the Czech coach filmed female players without consent for four years; FIFA may extend it globally.
Nicolas de Tavernost becomes Rennes board president on 26 May, succeeding Guillaume Cerrutti. His LFP Media and M6 background promises a strategic shift.
At 32, with 56 caps, Lucas Digne secured a 2026 World Cup place by excelling at Aston Villa, starting 12 of 13 PL games and delivering 36 career assists.
Neymar's selection for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad by Ancelotti marks an emotional comeback after years of injuries, ending speculation and sparking hope.
A U11 final assault claim involving Mattheo, 9, sparked national outrage in France, but later video contradicted the story. Analysis of the incident's fallout.
After securing promotion to Ligue 2, Sochaux president Clément Calvez outlines plans to add 4-5 experienced players to solidify their position.
PSG's Ousmane Dembélé faces a race against time for the Champions League final after a calf injury, with the club placing him under treatment and surveillance.
Guy Roux tells Auxerre owner James Zhou to fire David Wantier, insisting coach Pelissier stays only if sporting director exits after securing Ligue 1 safety.
A pitch invasion by 50 ultras during Nantes-Toulouse, a high-risk Ligue 1 match, could lead to severe sanctions for the club after repeated fan misconduct.
A Lens Cup win would send Monaco to the Conference League playoffs, bringing a 15-20M€ boost, though the director admits it's undeserved after finishing 7th.
José Mourinho's two-year Real Madrid return with transfer control divides fans and directors, as club eyes Rodri and Pérez fights for re-election.