Europa League 09/10
Europa League News and Blogs
In the last 2 days
UEFA
Eden no longer paradise for Slavia
Coach Karel Jarolím insists SK Slavia Praha's shaky form is "not a crisis" but the Czech champions' listless displays in both domestic and European competition are a cause for concern at Eden Stadium. More
In the last 3 days
UEFA
Anfield hero Šmicer signs off at Slavia
Former Czech Republic and Liverpool FC midfielder Vladimír Šmicer has announced his retirement from playing at the age of 36, saying: "My heart wants to play on, but the body will not have it." More
In the last 4 days
Team Talk
Falling standards disappoint Hodgson
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson admits he is falling out of love with European club football because of the standard of refereeing. More
UEFA
Drazan limps out of Rapid contention
Midfielder Christopher Drazan is likely to miss the remainder of SK Rapid Wien's UEFA Europa League campaign, having been ruled out for "several weeks" after tearing ligaments in his right ankle. More
UEFA
Drazan limps out of Rapid contention
Midfielder Christopher Drazan is likely to miss the remainder of SK Rapid Wien's UEFA Europa League campaign, having been ruled out for "several weeks" after tearing ligaments in his right ankle. More
UEFA
Stein joins walking wounded at Hertha
Hertha BSC Berlin's dire run of luck with injuries has continued, with defender Marc Stein ruled out of action for several weeks after the UEFA Europa League contenders' 1-0 Bundesluga loss at 1.... More
UEFA
Stein joins walking wounded at Hertha
Hertha BSC Berlin's dire run of luck with injuries has continued, with defender Marc Stein ruled out of action for several weeks after the UEFA Europa League contenders' 1-0 Bundesluga loss at 1.... More
You want to live with common people…Some Very Early Thoughts...
Even though many of the Champions League groups are closely contested, and won’t be decided before match day 6, I think we’re far enough along to make some wild speculations on the clubs that would... More
In the last 5 days
UEFA
Sky is the limit for Kazım Kazım
Enjoying his football once again under Christoph Daum, Kazım Kazım is confident Fenerbahçe SK have a real shot at UEFA Europa League glory after moving within touching distance of the last 32. More
UEFA
Sky is the limit for Kazım Kazım
Enjoying his football once again under Christoph Daum, Kazım Kazım is confident Fenerbahçe SK have a real shot at UEFA Europa League glory after moving within touching distance of the last 32. More
In the last week
UEFA
Everton injury curse goes on
Everton FC's hopes of an upturn in form and fortunes have been set back by the news that key players Phil Jagielka and Mikel Arteta, both 27, have had further surgery on their injured knees. More
UEFA
Everton injury curse fails to lift
Everton FC's hopes of an upturn in form and fortunes have been set back by the news that key players Phil Jagielka and Mikel Arteta, both 27, have had further surgery on their injured knees. More
UEFA
Penev resigns as CSKA Sofia coach
Luboslav Penev has quit as coach of PFC CSKA Sofia following the 3-1 defeat at FC Basel 1893 that all but ended their UEFA Europa League hopes, saying: "I don't want to leave by the back door." More
UEFA
Srna unveils Shakhtar masterplan
Darijo Srna said FC Shakhtar Donetsk aim to "win every game we play" in this season's UEFA Europa League after the Ukrainian side qualified for the knockout stage with two matches to spare. More
Team Talk
Schwarzer puts Rome setback aside
Mark Schwarzer is confident Fulham can recover from their Europa League disappointment in time for Sunday's Premier League game at Wigan. More
Team Talk
Moyes trusts Toffees to bounce back
Everton manager David Moyes is determined his side will get back on track in the Europa League after back-to-back defeats by Benfica. More
Moyes trusts Toffees to bounce back
Everton manager David Moyes is determined his side will get back on track in the Europa League after back-to-back defeats by Benfica. More
UEFA
Penev resigns as CSKA Sofia coach
Luboslav Penev has quit as coach of PFC CSKA Sofia following the 3-1 defeat at FC Basel 1893 that all but ended their UEFA Europa League hopes, saying: "I don't want to leave by the back door." More
UEFA
Bento calls time on Sporting tenure
Paulo Bento has resigned as coach of UEFA Europa League Group D leaders Sporting Clube de Portugal after four years at the helm, with his former assistant Leonel Pontes appointed as caretaker. More
UEFA
Basel's job not done yet, warns Frei
Alexander Frei said FC Basel 1893 have work to do to reach the round of 32 though a 3-1 defeat of PFC CSKA Sofia kept them top of Group E but agreed they "would have to be sloppy to miss out". More
Team Talk
Funkel delighted with Hertha win
Hertha Berlin coach Friedhelm Funkel was delighted the gamble he took in Thursday night's 3-2 Europa League victory over Heerenveen paid off. More
Team Talk
Schaaf promises more of the same
Werder Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf insists his team will take their final two Europa League group matches seriously despite already qualifying. More
UEFA
Ventspils deepen Sporting gloom
While Portuguese forward João Martins was delighted to have helped FK Ventspils' earn a 1-1 draw "against the club I love", a gloomy Sporting Clube de Portugal reflected on a disappointing result. More
UEFA
Ventspils deepen Sporting gloom
While Portuguese forward João Martins was delighted to have helped FK Ventspils' earn a 1-1 draw "against the club I love", a gloomy Sporting Clube de Portugal reflected on a disappointing result. More
UEFA
Rijkaard factor lifts Galatasaray
Striker Harry Kewell paid tribute to boss Frank Rijkaard after Galatasaray AŞ reached the knockout phase with two games to spare after another emphatic win over FC Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti. More
UEFA
Rijkaard factor lifts Galatasaray
Striker Harry Kewell paid tribute to boss Frank Rijkaard after Galatasaray AŞ reached the knockout phase with two games to spare after another emphatic win over FC Dinamo 1948 Bucureşti. More
UEFA
Okaka Chuka glad to give Roma a lift
Striker Stefano Okaka Chuka said he hoped his winner in AS Roma's 2-1 defeat of Fulham FC would help kick start his and the Giallorossi's season, noting: "It was a nice goal and I'm happy." More
UEFA
Okaka Chuka glad to give Roma a lift
Striker Stefano Okaka Chuka said he hoped his winner in AS Roma's 2-1 defeat of Fulham FC would help kick start his and the Giallorossi's season, noting: "It was a nice goal and I'm happy." More
UEFA
Srna unveils Shakhtar masterplan
Darijo Srna said FC Shakhtar Donetsk aim to "win every game we play" in this season's UEFA Europa League after the Ukrainian side qualified for the knockout stage with two matches to spare. More
UEFA
Ajax showing stirs Emanuelson
Urby Emanuelson is hoping AFC Ajax can maintain the level of performance that saw them defeat nine-man NK Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 to move within reach of the UEFA Europa League knockout stage. More
UEFA
Basel's job not done yet, warns Frei
Alexander Frei said FC Basel 1893 have work to do to reach the round of 32 though a 3-1 defeat of PFC CSKA Sofia kept them top of Group E but agreed they "would have to be sloppy to miss out". More
UEFA
'At a club like Celtic you can never give up'
A 0-0 at Hamburger SV left Celtic FC's UEFA Europa League future hanging by a thread but midfielder Barry Robson is not giving in, though he noted: "Luck's been against us in this competition." More
UEFA
Early fright stirs Villarreal into action
Midfielder Robert Pirès praised goalkeeper Diego López for a crucial early stop that paved the way for Villarreal CF's 4-1 win over S.S. Lazio. "He saved us from a very complicated situation," he... More
UEFA
Ajax showing impresses Emanuelson
Urby Emanuelson is hoping AFC Ajax can maintain the level of performance that saw them defeat nine-man NK Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 to move within reach of the UEFA Europa League knockout stage. More
Moyes trusts Toffees to bounce back
Everton manager David Moyes is determined his side will get back on track in the Europa League after back-to-back defeats by Benfica. More
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