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Joe Cole praised Chelsea's Cole Palmer for an outstanding performance in the UEFA Conference League final, comparing his skills to Lionel Messi and highlighting his crucial two assists that helped Chelsea secure a historic 4-1 victory, making them the first team to win every UEFA club competition.
Chelsea won the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis with a 4-1 victory, overturning a first-half deficit through a strong second-half performance led by Palmer, Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson, Jadon Sancho, and Moises Caicedo, securing their place in history as the first team to win all major European competitions.
Jadon Sancho scored a top bins goal for Chelsea, adding a third goal in their 3-1 victory against Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League, with key plays involving Reece James and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Chelsea and Real Betis face off in the UEFA Conference League final in Wroclaw, Poland, with both teams aiming to secure their first European trophy; Chelsea seeks to complete a set of all five major UEFA titles, while Betis aims for their first-ever European trophy in their first final.
Chelsea fans prefer no rotation for the final against Real Betis, with a focus on their usual starting lineup and key players, including Filip Jörgensen in goal and Nicolas Jackson up front, after a season of squad rotation during earlier matches.
Chelsea is preparing for the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis, with key players returning from injury and a chance to win a trophy and secure Champions League qualification, despite some injury setbacks and registration issues.
Chelsea secured a 3-1 victory over Astana in the UEFA Conference League, with Marc Guiu scoring twice and Renato Veiga adding a third. Despite a late first-half goal from Astana's captain, Chelsea dominated the match, ensuring a top-eight finish and a spot in the Round of 16. The game saw several debutants for Chelsea, with Pedro Neto being the only player to retain his spot from the previous match.
Chelsea dominated Armenian side Noah with an 8-0 victory in the UEFA Conference League, led by João Félix's impressive performance. The match highlighted Chelsea's depth as they made 11 changes without losing momentum, with Enzo Fernández providing three assists and Mykhailo Mudryk scoring a stunning goal. Despite Noah's early efforts, Chelsea's superior skill and resources were evident, as they maintained their perfect record and topped the league phase.
Chelsea, under new head coach Enzo Maresca, are targeting a centre-back and a striker in the summer transfer window while needing to comply with profit and sustainability rules. They are interested in players like Benjamin Sesko and Tosin Adarabioyo, and are planning to sell several players, including Conor Gallagher and Armando Broja, to raise funds. The club aims to have a settled squad before their pre-season tour in the United States and intends to spend more efficiently going forward.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez received a second yellow card during a penalty shootout against Lille in the UEFA Conference League quarter-final but was not sent off due to a rule that does not carry warnings and cautions into penalties. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) states that warnings and cautions issued during the match are not carried forward into penalties. Martinez's initial booking for time-wasting was not carried over into the shootout, allowing him to continue and save a crucial spot-kick, ultimately sealing Villa's place in the semi-finals.
José Mourinho's tumultuous tenure at Roma has come to an abrupt end as the club announced his departure "with immediate effect" following a 3-1 loss to AC Milan. Despite leading Roma to the UEFA Conference League title in his first season, Mourinho's confrontational behavior and the team's inconsistent performance led to his departure. The club's American owners cited an "immediate change" as being in the best interests of the club, with former captain Daniele De Rossi mentioned as a possible caretaker and reports of Antonio Conte being sought for next season.
UEFA has confirmed that the Europa Conference League will be renamed the UEFA Conference League starting from the 2024-25 season. The decision was made after research among fans and commercial partners indicated that removing "Europa" from the name would allow for further development as a stand-alone competition. The UEFA Conference League will continue to be closely linked to the UEFA Europa League, with both competitions delivering "Thursday Night Football" to fans across Europe and beyond.
West Ham players intervened to protect their families and friends after a group of AZ Alkmaar fans attacked the section of the stadium containing the Premier League side's supporters. Videos on social media showed the supporters pulling down a fence and throwing punches towards people in the stand. West Ham players leaped over the hoardings to intervene before security arrived to calm the situation. Local police said they would investigate footage of the incident and try to identify supporters involved. UEFA said it was too early to comment as official reports from all of Thursday's matches were still being received and reviewed.
West Ham's players jumped into the crowd to protect their families and friends after their victory over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Conference League semi-final. Pundits Chris Sutton and Don Hutchinson defended the players' actions, while manager David Moyes expressed concern for his own family. The Hammers will face Fiorentina in the final.