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AFP file photo of Trump and Zelensky at the Vatican. Trump had initially demanded rights to Ukraine's mineral wealth as compensation for US weapons sent under former president Joe Biden.

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

'No state, person who financed, supplied the Russian war machine will be allowed to benefit from the reconstruction of Ukraine': US

May 1, 2025| AFP
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Aston Villa to face Lille in Conference League quarters

Last season’s runners-up Fiorentina will take on Czech side Viktoria Plzen.

March 15, 2024| AFP
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Villa brush aside Ajax to reach Europa Conference League quarters

PAOK, Fiorentina advance to the next round.

March 14, 2024| AFP
Aston Villa were drawn to face Ajax in the UEFA Conference League. Photo: AFP

Ajax drawn against Aston Villa in Conference League

Dutch side ousted Bodo/Glimt in the previous round

February 23, 2024| AFP
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Milan, Benfica and Marseille reach Europa League last 16

Ajax scraped past Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt.

February 22, 2024| AFP
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Lukaku stays hot in Europa League to earn Roma a draw

Milan beat Rennes 3-0 with England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek scoring two.

February 15, 2024| Times of Malta
Trustin Farrugia Cann (left) showing the marching orders to Matias Galarza. Photo: Belga Image

Trustin Farrugia Cann takes charge of Europa Conference League tie in Belgium

Local referee officiated Genk's home game against Cukaricki of Serbia.

December 15, 2023| Gianluca Lia
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Liverpool power into Europa League last 16, Brighton reach knockouts

West Ham, Atalanta secure qualification as well.

November 30, 2023| AFP
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Liverpool thump Toulouse as Brighton get first win in Europe

West Ham’s 17-match unbeaten European run came to an end

October 26, 2023| AFP
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Liverpool too good for Saint-Gilloise, Brighton battle back to hold Marseille

West Ham beat Freiburg in Germany, Roma defeat Servette of Switzerland

October 5, 2023| AFP
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was delighted with his team's display at HIbernian. Photo: AFP

Emery targeting more Euro glory with Aston Villa

Beat Hibernians 5-0 in first leg in Scotland

August 24, 2023| AFP
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Watkins hat-trick fires Villa towards Conference League

Wednesday’s other match saw Dnipro-1 draw 1-1 with Trnava in Slovakia

August 23, 2023| AFP
Joseph Mbong (no.10) clears the danger against Ferencvaros. Photo: Hamrun Spartans FC.

Ferencvaros survive early scare to see off Ħamrun Spartans in Conference League

Joseph Mbong had given Malta champions the lead in Hungary

August 17, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Viktoria Plzen overcame Gżira United to seal qualification in the UEFA Conference League. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Viktoria Plzen beat Gżira United to reach Play Off round of Conference League

Czech side win tie 6-0 on aggregate

August 17, 2023| Gianluca Lia
Ħamrun Spartans during their final training session in Hungary on Wednesday. Photo: Ħamrun Spartans FC

Ħamrun Spartans, Gżira United look to restore pride in UEFA Conference League

Maltese clubs suffered heavy defeats in first leg ties last week

August 17, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Kristoffer Zachariassen moves past Joseph Mbong. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Clinical Ferencvaros punish sloppy Ħamrun Spartans

Hungarians score four quick-fire goals in second half to kill off tie

August 10, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Gżira United suffered a comprehensive defeat to Viktoria Plzen.

Viktoria Plzen too strong for Gżira United in Conference League

Czech side show their class in third qualifying round tie

August 10, 2023| Gianluca Lia
Gżira United face a tough trip to Viktoria Plzen on Thursday.

Gżira United face biggest Euro test yet at Viktoria Plzen in Conference League

Maroons face Plzen on Thursday

August 10, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Ħamrun Spartans players prepare for their UEFA Conference League tie against Ferencvaros. Photo: Ħamrun Spartans

Ħamrun Spartans ready for Ferencvaros battle in Conference League, says Zauri

Spartans face Ferencvaros on Thursday

August 10, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Ħamrun Spartans forward Uros Djuranovic is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring against Dinamo Tbilisi. Photo: Ħamrun Spartans FC

Ħamrun, Gżira discover potential opponents in Conference League Play Off round

Zalgiris and FC Tobol in the path of Ħamrun Spartans and Gżira United

August 7, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Ħamrun Spartans midfielder Elionay charges forward against Dinamo Tbilisi.

Zauri hails Spartans' warriors mentality in Dinamo Tbilisi masterclass

To face Hungarian side Ferencvaros in third qualifying round

August 5, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Lucas Macula (centre) tries to force his way through against Dudelange.

Never-say-die attitude and determination at the heart of Gżira United's Euro run

To face Victoria Plzen in third qualifying round of Europa Conference League

August 4, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Ħamrun Spartans striker Seth Paintsil (left) defends possession against Dinamo forward Osei. Photo: Ħamrun Spartans FC

Ten-man Ħamrun Spartans produce lion-hearted display to knock out Dinamo Tbilisi

Match-winner Djuranovic sent off after clash with Tbilisi coach in tunnel

August 3, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Hamrun Spartans players go through the paces ahead of their second leg tie against Dinamo Tbilisi. Photo: Hamrun Spartans

Ħamrun must play perfect match in Tbilisi says Spartans coach Zauri

Spartans lead the tie 2-1

August 3, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Gżira United have progressed into the next round of the UEFA Europa Conference League. Photo: Domenic Borg

Gżira through to Conference League third round after late Wilkson goal

Maroons through 3-2 on aggregate

August 2, 2023| Kurt Aquilina
Gżira United players pose for a team photo on the eve of their second-leg tie against Dudelange.

Gżira United must show character against Dudelange says coach Abdilla

Maroons lead tie 2-0 after first leg

August 2, 2023| Valhmor Camilleri
Balzan’s Ivan Bozovic shields the ball away from a Grodno challenge. Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Balzan eliminated from UEFA Conference League after Grodno stalemate

Neman Grodno progress with a 2-0 aggregate score

August 1, 2023| Paul Cachia
Balzan coach Oliver Spiteri speaks to a press conference ahead of today;’s match against Neman Grodno. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Comeback against Grodno ‘not impossible’ says Balzan coach Spiteri

Grodno lead 2-0 ahead of second tie in Malta

August 1, 2023| Kurt Aquilina
Juventus have been banned from this season's UEFA Conference League. Photo: Marco Bertorello/AFP

Juventus banned from Europa Conference League over financial rules breach

Chelsea handed fine for incomplete financial information

July 28, 2023| Kurt Aquilina
Zach Scerri (centre) is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring against Dudelange.

Watch: Gżira Utd's Zach Scerri scores wondergoal in UEFA Conference League

Scerri's stunning volley helps Gżira to 2-0 first leg win over tie favourites

July 28, 2023| Times of Malta