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Crystal Palace

Also known as: Crystal Palace FC

Crystal Palace — English Premier League club that won the UEFA Conference League and FA Cup under manager Oliver Glasner, securing Europa League qualification.

2026-04-242026-07-31

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    DR Congo briefly threatened, but Crystal Palace defender Munoz made up for his first-half miss when his shot was deflected past a wrong-footed Mpasi.

    Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
  3. The Standard

    DR Congo briefly threatened but Crystal Palace defender Munoz made up for his first-half miss when his shot was deflected past a wrong-footed Mpasi.The African team did not give up and as the clock ticked past 90 minutes Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas was forced to scramble t

    Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
  4. Citizen Digital

    It's because of the discussions -- we just couldn't find a good way." After moving to Europe, Diomande said he had trials with European clubs including Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Olympiacos before signing with La Liga outfit Leganes in November 2024.

    Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
  5. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterAfter moving to Europe, Diomande said he had trials with European clubs including Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Olympiacos before signing with La Liga outfit Leganes in November 2024.He moved to Leipzig seven months later.

    Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
  6. The Standard

    Brentford host Tottenham, Everton welcome Crystal Palace and Leeds visit Nottingham Forest.

    Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
  7. The Standard

    The Dutch looked like they would hold on, but Japan levelled at the death with Crystal Palace midfielder Daichi Kamada credited with the goal after a deflection.Sweden face Tunisia in a competitive-looking Group F later Sunday.

    Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup
  8. Citizen Digital

    Crystal Palace's Chadi Riad was included despite limited playing time this season after returning from a lengthy absence in January.

    Morocco replace injured Ezzalzouli and Aguerd for World Cup
  9. May 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    rce on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Ghanaian midfielder #42 Antoine Semenyo kneels on the pitch as he prays at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace

    Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection
  11. Citizen Digital

    Palace where they belong after year-long 'detour', says Glasner By AFP May 28, 2026 03:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Crystal Palace's Austrian manager Oliver Glasner lifts the trophy after his team won

    Palace where they belong after year-long 'detour', says Glasner
  12. Citizen Digital

    'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner By AFP May 28, 2026 12:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Crystal Palace's Austrian manager Oliver Glasner holds the trophy after his team

    'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss Glasner

Today

  1. Chelsea manager Alonso praises new signing Lacroix as reliable defender

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised new signing Maxence Lacroix, saying the French international has a winner's mentality and strong personality that will boost their defensive line. Lacroix joined from Crystal Palace for a reported £52 million on a six-year contract.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Glasner takes Forest reins, warns no quick-fix for success

    Nottingham Forest's new manager Oliver Glasner believes the foundations are in place for a strong Premier League season, but says there is "no button to press" guaranteeing success. Glasner arrived at Forest after winning the FA Cup and European Conference League with Crystal Palace.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Spain beats France 2-0 to reach 2026 World Cup final

    Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final on July 14, 2026, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro, progressing to face either England or Argentina in the final.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Premier League clubs' combined losses surge 600% to £948mn

    According to Deloitte's annual review of football finance, Premier League clubs' combined pre-tax losses rose from £135 million in the 2023/24 season to £948 million in 2024/25, attributed to transfer spending and absence of significant one-off sale profits. Net debt across top-flight clubs reached £3.6 billion.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Nottingham Forest appoint Oliver Glasner as new manager

    Nottingham Forest hired former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner as their new manager on Monday. Glasner left Palace after leading them to UEFA Conference League glory and winning the 2025 FA Cup final against Manchester City.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nottingham Forest appoint Oliver Glasner as manager

    Nottingham Forest hired former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner on Monday. Glasner left Palace after leading them to UEFA Conference League glory and winning the 2025 FA Cup final against Manchester City.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Nottingham Forest sacks Vitor Pereira as head coach immediately

    Vitor Pereira confirmed he had been let go as head coach of Nottingham Forest with immediate effect, saying he was taken by "complete surprise and without any warning." Pereira had signed an 18-month contract in February and guided Forest to Premier League survival and the Europa League semi-finals.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. Australia reach World Cup last 32, eye special knockout run

    Australia qualified for the World Cup knockout rounds for the third time in their history after drawing 0-0 with Paraguay. Coach Tony Popovic said the team wants to achieve "something special" in the tournament.

    27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 26 June

  1. France squad aims to honour Deschamps in final group match

    France will play Norway in their final World Cup group game on Friday without head coach Didier Deschamps, who returned home to attend his mother's funeral. The squad expressed their determination to make Deschamps "as proud as possible" during his absence, with assistant coach Guy Stephan leading the team.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Colombia defeats DR Congo 1-0, advances to World Cup knockouts

    Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 on June 23 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds, with defender Daniel Muñoz scoring in the 76th minute. Colombia topped Group K with six points, two ahead of Portugal heading into the final group game.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Colombia reaches World Cup knockout stage with 1-0 DR Congo win

    Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the World Cup knockout rounds, with Daniel Muñoz scoring in the 76th minute. The victory placed Colombia atop Group K with six points, two ahead of Portugal with one group-stage match remaining.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Colombia defeats DR Congo 1-0, advances to World Cup knockouts

    Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 in Guadalajara on Tuesday, with a 76th-minute goal from Daniel Munoz securing their place in the World Cup knockout rounds and moving them top of Group K with six points.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Ivory Coast's Diomande shines at World Cup while grieving sister

    Yan Diomande, 19, has become one of Ivory Coast's most dangerous attacking threats at the 2026 World Cup after making his debut in October and scoring in his first two matches. His development comes despite the death last year of his 15-year-old sister, who died after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Ivory Coast winger Diomande shines at World Cup amid grief

    Yan Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. The RB Leipzig winger is now one of the Elephants' most dangerous attacking threats at the World Cup, but is grieving the death of his 15-year-old sister who died last year after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Arsenal opens 2026-27 title defence at home to Coventry

    Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 15 June

  1. Japan draws 2-2 with Netherlands in World Cup opener

    Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Morocco replaces injured Ezzalzouli and Aguerd for World Cup

    Morocco made two injury-enforced changes to their World Cup squad, with winger Abde Ezzalzouli ruled out due to a knee injury sustained in a friendly against Norway and replaced by Amine Sbai, while defender Nayef Aguerd, who has not played since March after groin surgery, makes way for Marwane Saadane. The changes come ahead of Morocco's tournament opener against Brazil.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Antoine Semenyo set for second World Cup after Manchester City rise

    Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Crystal Palace wins Conference League, secures Europa League place

    Crystal Palace won the UEFA Conference League final 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano on May 27, 2026, with a second-half goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta. Manager Oliver Glasner said the victory earned the club the Europa League place they deserved after UEFA revoked their qualification due to multi-club ownership rules the previous season.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Crystal Palace's Glasner wins Conference League in final match

    Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner guided the club to the UEFA Conference League title with a win over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday in Leipzig, his last match before departing. Glasner said his only plan was to celebrate and return to London with "a hangover," having won three trophies since taking charge in 2024.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Crystal Palace wins Conference League final with Mateta goal

    Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Mohamed Salah departs Liverpool after nine years

    Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Pep Guardiola's departure sparks reactions from football figures

    Pep Guardiola announced he will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season, triggering responses from prominent figures including England manager Thomas Tuchel, who praised Guardiola's impact and described him as "one of the very, very, very best."

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Spanish Premier League coaches carry on Guardiola's managerial legacy

    As Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, Spanish coaches including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth are maintaining a strong Spanish influence on English football.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait

    Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time since 2004 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday. Manager Mikel Arteta, who has been in charge for six-and-a-half years, was barbecuing alone in his garden when the title was clinched.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Saka celebrates Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004

    Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in more than two decades after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth gave the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead. Bukayo Saka said critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as players and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievement.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years on May 19, 2026, after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Players and thousands of fans celebrated at Emirates Stadium, with some lighting fireworks and flares.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Guardiola defers exit talk after City's title hopes fade

    A 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with Arsenal confirmed as champions after a 22-year wait. Manager Pep Guardiola said he would discuss his future with the club's hierarchy after the season, declining to comment on reports he would step down.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Arsenal moves five points clear after beating relegated Burnley

    Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth, or they could secure it with a victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City after season

    According to multiple reports, Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade in charge. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, is reportedly in line to take over.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

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