Exclusive by Alessandro Schiavone at PreZero Arena, Hoffenheim Capital Football London travelled to Germany to speak with ex-West Ham United and new Hoffenheim right-back Vladimir Coufal. The Czech Republic international, who spent five years at the London Stadium, is lighting up the Bundesliga and playing a key role in Hoffenheim’s push for Champions League qualification. Following his side’s 1–0 win over SV Werder Bremen on Saturday afternoon, we preview West Ham’s must-win

The runners and riders at the Cottage A goal from flying Brazilian winger Rayan was just enough to give the Cherries all three points at the Cottage after both sides had been reduced to 10 men. The disappointing outcome for Fulham highlighted how both teams are feeling about their respective campaigns, with Bournemouth improbably challenging for a Champions League spot, while the mid-table Whites appear to be resigned to missing out on a European adventure. Rayan’s second-ha

Once more into the Thameside breach : Picture by @YTJourno Premier League Fulham (0) 0 Andersen s/o 45+7 Bournemouth (0) 1 Rayan 53 Christie s/o 41 If these are to be Marco Silva's final weeks in charge they do not look like ending in a glorious final surge towards a European place as the high-riding Cherries secured a win that puts them into sixth spot and in sight of Champions League football. It is no disgrace to go down to a side now unbeaten in 16 Premier League games si

By Alessandro Schiavone in Strasbourg Conference League semifinal second-leg Strasbourg 0-1 Rayo Vallecano (0-2 on aggregate) Goal: Alemão 42' Crystal Palace can breathe a sigh of relief as they avoided a reunion with Strasbourg in the final of the UEFA Conference League with Madrid minnows Rayo Vallecano now awaiting them in Leipzig. The Spaniards got the job done at La Meinau, where the Eagles lost 2-1 in the group stages nearly six months ago. It was only 1-0 but it could

On our way : Selhurst the last stop on the journey to Leipzig : Picture by @YTJourno UEFA Conference League semi-final second leg Crystal Palace (1) 2 Pedro Henrique og 25, Sarr 52 Shakhtar Donetsk (1) 1 Eguinaldo 34 Aggregate: 5-2 The Eagles have landed. There were a few nervy moments but nothing too dramatic to disturb their peace of mind, having gone into this semi-final second leg with a two goal lead. They are off to Germany for a final against Rayo Vallecano on May 27 -