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McGinn and Bailey on target as Villa storm past Lille into Europa League quarter-finals
Matthew Rhodes · 2 months ago
Aston Villa advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) following a 2-0 home victory against Lille to win 3-0 on aggregate, a result which also stretched their winning streak in the competition to seven matches.
Brilliant Betis thrash Panathinaikos in second leg to move into Europa League quarters
Tamhas Woods · 2 months ago
Real Betis won for the first time in six rounds of 16 European home ties, cruising to a 4-0 UEFA Europa League (UEL) second-leg triumph over Panathinaikos at the Estadio de La Cartuja. An Aitor Ruibal goal and assist helped give them a 4-1 aggregate win that duly ended their visitors’ hopes of a first European quarter-final bow since 2003.
Porto produce clinical display to see off Stuttgart & make Europa League's last eight
Danny Lewis · 2 months ago
Aided by an inspired performance from Diogo Costa, Porto beat Stuttgart 2-0 on the night to win 4-1 on aggregate in their UEFA Europa League (UEL) Round of 16 tie, while also recording their fifth consecutive victory against German opposition.
St. Parrott's Day in Prague: AZ run riot against Sparta to reach ECL quarterfinals
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
Eredivisie side AZ emphatically secured their ticket to the UEFA Conference League quarterfinals with a 4-0 win over Sparta Prague, earning a 6-1 aggregate win over the Czech giants.
Midtjylland slip up in shootout as Nottingham Forest march on in Europa League
Chris Wilson · 2 months ago
Nottingham Forest ended Midtjylland’s six-match winning European home run with a 2-1 triumph inside 90 minutes, before a victory on penalties booked their spot in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals.
Crystal Palace battle past AEK Larnaca in extra-time to reach Conference League quarters
Danny Lewis · 2 months ago
Crystal Palace navigated their way past a stubborn AEK Larnaca side with an ET 2-1 win in the UEFA Conference League (UECL) Round of 16, extending their first-ever run in a major European competition and maintaining their hopes of getting to Leipzig.
FIFA fines Israeli FA for failing to sanction Beitar Jerusalem for racist behaviour
AFP · 2 months ago
FIFA fined the Israeli Football Association (IFA) 150,000 Swiss francs ($190,700) on Thursday for "multiple breaches" of its anti-discrimination obligations.
Fiorentina come from behind to beat Rakow again & edge through in Conference League
Adam Clancy · 2 months ago
Fiorentina have reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Conference League (UECL) for the fourth time, following a 2-1 win against Rakow at the neutral venue of ArcelorMittal Park to advance 4-2 on aggregate.
League phase leaders Lyon dumped out before quarter-finals by Celta Vigo
Anthony Tomas · 2 months ago
A first-ever victory on French soil sent RC Celta de Vigo through to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League (UEL), with a 2-0 win more than enough to knock out Olympique Lyonnais - the side who finished first in the League Phase - 3-1 on aggregate.
Grifo makes history as Freiburg thump Genk to overturn deficit and book spot in quarters
Ryan Fisher · 2 months ago
SC Freiburg powered into their first-ever major European quarter-final, overturning a first-leg deficit by demolishing KRC Genk 5-1 in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) last 16 tie.
Romero 'focused' on Spurs' survival push despite links with Atletico Madrid
AFP · 2 months ago
Cristian Romero has dismissed talk about a post-season transfer move, saying his priority is ensuring Tottenham Hotspur remain in the Premier League.
'I like what he's doing': Iraola heaps praise on Carrick ahead of Man Utd clash
Zack Oaten / Tri · 2 months ago
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has spoken to the media as he prepares to clash with Manchester United on Friday.
Manchester City striker Haaland invests in Norway Chess ahead of new tournament
Reuters · 2 months ago
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is making moves off the football pitch after investing in Norway Chess to help launch a new global tournament aimed at turning the cerebral sport into a bigger spectacle.
Morocco fans welcome controversial AFCON title but Senegal's appeal breeds caution
Reuters · 2 months ago
Moroccan fans have welcomed their team's controversial coronation as Africa Cup of Nations champions, though some urged caution as Senegal prepare to challenge the ruling that has sent shockwaves through African football.
English clubs taught Champions League lessons but does that reflect their strength?
AFP · 2 months ago
Four teams out of six eliminated, with a total of 28 goals conceded over the two legs - it has been a chastening week for most of England's representatives in the Champions League knockout phase.
Nagelsmann says Woltemade is struggling at Newcastle as he's being played out of position
AFP · 2 months ago
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said out-of-form Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade's lack of goalscoring impact was because he is being played in the wrong position at club level.
AFCON winners Morocco name first squad under Ouahbi, El Karouani returns
Paul Winters · 2 months ago
Morocco have named their first 28-man squad following the appointment of manager Mohamed Ouahbi and being awarded the AFCON title, with FC Utrecht star Souffian El Karouani making his return.
Rosenior insists Fernandez committed to Chelsea, confirms Chalobah out for six weeks
Reuters · 2 months ago
Enzo Fernandez remains committed to Chelsea despite his non‑committal comments about his future at the Premier League club, manager Liam Rosenior said on Thursday ahead of a trip to Everton.
Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will stay grounded after emphatic Galatasaray win
AFP · 2 months ago
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged his side to keep their composure following a dominant performance in their Champions League defeat of Galatasaray.
'It's a tough place to go': Man Utd boss Carrick wary of tricky trip to Bournemouth
AFP · 2 months ago
Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to maintain their challenge for a Champions League place.
