Brazilian scored twice at Betis but Anderson was again the star in Seville, where dozens of away fans were treated to free drinks These are still early days but Igor Jesus’s first goal in the Europa League draw with Real Betis was another tick in the box for so-called Ange-ball, a brisk team move culminating in the Brazil striker converting from close range. The first half was particularly encouraging from Ange Postecoglou’s perspective, Forest peppering the Real Betis goal, a series of cutting moves proof his methods are working. But Forest have squandered leads in three of their four matches under Postecoglou. Why are they struggling to get over the line? They toiled against Betis with Nikola Milenkovic cramping up approaching the final whistle, while Douglas Luiz, influential for both goals, was withdrawn at half-time owing to hamstring soreness. Worryingly, Forest again seemed to lose momentum after making substitutions. “We’ve got to manage games, see them out – we’ll be in a better position if we start doing that,” said Forest’s captain, Morgan Gibbs-White. Continue reading...

Nottingham Forest drew 2-2 with Real Betis Manchester United in their first European match since the 1995-96 season.

Manchester United and Real Betis have agreed a deal for Antony, sources have told ESPN.

Manchester United have accepted an offer worth up to £25 million ($34m) from Real Betis for Antony, sources have told ESPN.

Real Betis and Manchester United are hopeful of reaching an agreement for Brazilian winger Antony before Monday's transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN.

Real Betis are growing confident over the potential return of Manchester United winger Antony, the Spanish club's sporting director Manu Fajardo has said.

Wednesday's preseason friendly between Real Betis and Como 1907 was overshadowed by a mass brawl that broke out just before halftime.

Today’s rumours have left it late Being on a pre-season tour can make or break a player’s future. Yoane Wissa has left Brentford’s after the club turned down a £25m for his services from Newcastle, as he is eager to have a natter with the head honchos at the Gtech Community Stadium to sort out his future. The forward wants to test himself in the Champions League and does not want to be held back by something as minor as a club being unwilling to pay his full valuation. It is anticipated that the Magpies will up their offer in the coming days to a fee in the region of £30m plus add-ons. The Bees are not particularly keen on losing another striker days after selling Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United. Mateo Joseph has told Daniel Farke and Leeds that he wants out of Elland Road. The Spain Under-21 striker did not travel with the rest of the squad for their pre-season jaunt to Germany. Joseph was the subject of a bid in excess of £10m from Real Betis but Leeds want more for their young striker. “He came to me and to us and said that he wants a new challenge and would like to have a move,” Farke said. “He has also hinted that he prefers a move to Spain due to his Spanish roots. And yes, obviously that was more or less his call.” Continue reading...

Chelsea sparked into life in the second half as they came from behind to win the Conference League with a 4-1 victory over Real Betis.

Police said they arrested 28 people after fans of Chelsea and Real Betis clashed several times ahead of Wednesday's Conference League final.

Updates Stadion Miejski in Wroclaw from 8pm UK time Chelsea and Real Betis fans clash in Wroclaw before final Why not ">send Scott an email? Chelsea make five changes to the team selected for the 1-0 Premier League win at Nottingham Forest last Sunday. Filip Jörgensen replaces Robert Sánchez in goal. Benoît Badiashile, Trevoh Chalobah and Malo Gusto step into the defence, with Tosin Adarabioyo, Levi Colwill and club captain Reece James making way. Nicolas Jackson comes in for Jadon Sancho up front. All of the players replaced are on the bench. Pre-match reading. Set that scene. Whet that palate. Continue reading...

Police use water cannon to quell trouble 28 arrests in Polish city; Tusk issues ‘ruthless’ warning Riot police in the Polish city of Wroclaw deployed a water cannon on Chelsea and Real Betis supporters after trouble broke out before the Uefa Conference League final. The two sets of supporters were involved in clashes on Tuesday night, leading to some Spaniards being detained, and on Wednesday afternoon. The atmosphere in the city centre was tense in the hours before the game, with police and officers in military clothing deployed to restore order after clashes in bars near the market square. There were 28 arrests made. Continue reading...

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca seemed as surprised as anyone when he was told Mykhailo Mudryk had been spotted in Poland ahead of the club's Conference League final against Real Betis.

Chelsea can become the first English team to win all four European trophies – and much of their manager’s strategy is rooted in chess Now for the bonus prize. After the joy of achieving their main goal for the season by securing a return to the Champions League with victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, a triumph that led Enzo Maresca to narrow his eyes, dial down the charm and tell critics of his young side to “eff off”, there is little pressure on Chelsea’s men before they attempt to lift the first piece of silverware of the BlueCo era by beating Real Betis in the Uefa Conference League final on Wednesday night. The stakes are low. The opponents look awkward but vulnerable. For Chelsea, the sense is that this is one to tick off before they rejoin Europe’s elite. After all, they are aware they have been a strange presence in the Conference League. This is not a place for a squad built at a cost of over £1bn. The financial reward is minimal and prestige is not on offer. Chelsea, who were champions of Europe four years ago, are hardly going to be feted if they win a tournament that Uefa invented for sides operating on much smaller budgets. Continue reading...