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Europa League contenders Bayer 04 Leverkusen delivered a commanding performance to defeat visiting Union Berlin 4-0 in their home season opener.
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Europa League contenders Bayer 04 Leverkusen delivered a commanding performance to defeat visiting Union Berlin 4-0 in their home season opener.

Coach Kosta Kovačević announced changes to Dinamo Zagreb's official European competition roster, excluding Frano Topić, Robert Mudražija, Paul Tabinas, and goalkeeper Ivan Nevistić while adding three replacements.

Turkish club Trabzon officially announced the mutual termination of their contract with head coach Fatih Teke following a poor start to the season and elimination from the Europa League qualifiers.

Following a heavy Europa League playoff loss to Viktoria Plzeň, club officials demanded apologies and disciplinary action against match officials amid post-match controversies.
An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police force, underreported breaches of procurement rules by more than €11 million, citing 'insufficient time' for proper procurement processes, particularly for hotels for the 2024 Europa League final.

Hajduk has defeated Benfica, a participant in last season's Champions League, during the second round of Europa League qualifiers.

Organizers of The Open golf tournament are considering adjusting final round tee times to avoid a clash with the 2026 World Cup final, should England reach the match. A decision on potential changes is expected after England's World Cup semi-final.

Ferencváros secured a fortunate victory in their Europa League debut against Serbian Vojvodina, with FTC scoring two goals while Vojvodina hit the post twice.

Echipa Universitatea Cluj a terminat la egalitate joi seara, în deplasare, scor 0-0, cu formaţia ucraineană Dinamo Kiev, în prima manşă a primului tur preliminar din Liga Europa.

Olympique Marseille (OM) was fined 10 million euros for financial fair play violations but avoided exclusion from European competition, maintaining its participation in the Europa League.

Football club Aluminij will compete against Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League qualifiers, while a key player has left Olimpija.

Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu announced he signed the candidacy file, in support of the Romanian Football Federation, for the city to host the UEFA Europa League final in 2028.
The Premier League season is concluding with a review of seven memorable moments from an enthralling campaign, where Arsenal secured the domestic title while Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League places are still being resolved.
Former Juventus director Francesco Calvo was part of the Aston Villa delegation celebrating their victory in the Europa League final on Wednesday night, but the former Bianconeri executive insists…

Aston Villa's victory in the Europa League against Freiburg has kept alive the Premier League's chances of securing six teams in next season's Champions League, with goalkeeper Martinez playing a key role despite a broken finger.

Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to win the Europa League, with a new generation of heroes etching their names in the history books.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery addressed the media ahead of the Europa League final, providing updates on Amadou Onana's fitness and the 'positive' pressure surrounding the match.

Aston Villa is aiming for Europa League success, drawing inspiration from its past heroes.
Lazio goalkeeper Christos Mandas' potential permanent transfer to Bournemouth is dependent on the results of the Europa League final and the final Premier League standings, with Aston Villa potentially playing a role.
Confirmed lineups and match details have been released for the Europa League semi-final clashes, including Aston Villa against Nottingham Forest and SC Freiburg facing SC Braga. Fans are preparing for these anticipated football fixtures.

SC Freiburg expressed frustration after conceding a late goal in their Europa League semi-final match against Braga, changing the dynamics for the return leg.

DAZN has acquired the broadcasting rights for the Champions League in Austria, while Canal+ will hold the rights for the Europa League and Conference League, with Sky losing a significant package.
Italian Serie A clubs are experiencing poor results in European competitions this season, with no teams reaching the semifinals of the Champions League or Europa League, mirroring a broader crisis in Italian football.

Live coverage is provided for the second leg of two Europa League quarter-final matches. These include Nottingham Forest facing Porto and Aston Villa playing Bologna.
Roma director Ricky Massara called on the team to transform their disappointment from Europa League elimination into positive energy for their upcoming Serie A campaign, starting with the match against Lecce.

Ferencváros (FTC) earned at least four billion forints from its Europa League participation, but could have received 2-4 times more if it hadn't been eliminated from the Champions League qualifiers.

Bologna secured a 4-3 victory over AS Roma after extra time in their Europa League 'derby' match, earning them a spot in the quarter-finals.

Europa League

The draw for the Europa League knockout phase will take place this Friday, starting at 1 PM. It will concern Lyon and Lille.

UEFA has sanctioned Crvena zvezda Belgrade with a €90,000 fine after supporters celebrated World War II war criminal Ratko Mladić during a Europa League qualifier match in Plzeň, marking a strict enforcement of anti-discrimination rules.

Following a heavy aggregate defeat to Ferencvaros in the Europa League play-offs, Turkish club Trabzonspor has officially accepted manager Tekke's resignation, ending his tenure prematurely.

A Belgian mayor has refused to allow his city to host Israeli club Hapoel Beer-Sheva for a Europa League match, forcing Union Saint-Gilloise to seek an alternative venue for the fi...

Aston Villa has already sold three key players from their Europa League squad this summer, with the potential for that number to double by the end of the transfer window, creating significant challenges for manager Unai Emery.
Manchester City has signed a World Cup-winning goalkeeper to serve as their new back-up, adding a player known for scoring against Manchester United in a Europa League Final.

Michele Šego scored a spectacular free-kick goal for Hajduk against Cypriot team Pafos in the Europa League, igniting celebration at Poljud stadium and giving Hajduk the lead in the second qualifying round.

Vojvodina football coach Miroslav Tanjga stated that the match in the first round of qualification for the Europa League against Ferencváros was very even, and that he believes his team, despite...

Hajduk defeated Žilina 2-0 in the first qualifying round of the Europa League, with goals from Brajković and debutant Dalisson, whose name was incorrectly printed as 'Dallison' on his jersey.
UEFA has expelled Czech club Karviná from its competitions due to a match-fixing scandal, leading to Jablonec entering the Europa League. This decision has altered the draw and given a Croatian club a new opponent.
Danish club FCM faces a challenging draw against Turkish side Besiktas in the Europa League qualification round, described as the "worst possible draw."
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that Belgrade would bid to host the Europa League final at its National Stadium, even before UEFA's official decision. This announcement sparked discussions about the economic feasibility and potential benefits for the city, drawing comparisons to Bilbao's previous hosting experience.

Romanian media groups Digi and Prima have reportedly lost the broadcasting rights for the UEFA Europa League and Conference League, signaling a major change in the country's sports television market.
Fiorentina director Daniele Pradè revealed the club's regret over dropping a deal for Victor Lindelof, stating they "embarrassed him," especially after Lindelof went on to win the Europa League with Aston Villa as a free agent.
Can City end the season on a high as Europa League champs Villa come to the Etihad?

The article highlights Unai Emery's continued success as 'Mr. Europa League' and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance despite playing with a broken finger, noting his struggle to catch the ball.

Unai Emery has guided Aston Villa to their first trophy in 30 years, securing a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final.

The UEFA Executive Committee is scheduled to hold its next meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, ahead of the Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa, to address important issues concerning European football development and administration.

Hajduk will participate in the first qualifying round for the Europa League, with specific conditions needing to be met for the team to be seeded.

Negotiations for new labor legislation in Portugal failed to reach an agreement and will proceed to parliament without guarantees of approval. Separately, SC Braga was eliminated in the Europa League semi-finals, ending their European campaign.

The participation of Morgan Gibbs-White is in doubt due to a facial injury, but both he and Morgan Rogers are considered key playmakers for Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in their upcoming Europa League semi-final showdown. Their performance is seen as vital for their teams' European dreams.
SC Freiburg was defeated 2-1 by Braga in a Europa League match, with a late goal from Braga giving them an advantage ahead of the next leg.
Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira spoke to the media ahead of the Europa League semi-final first leg against Aston Villa, discussing team fitness and his aspirations for the match.

Recent European football matches saw AEK defeat Rayo Vallecano, while Sporting Braga secured a victory in Seville to advance to the Europa League semi-finals. These results highlight key outcomes from different football competitions.

AEK Athens is set to host Rayo Vallecano in Nea Filadelfeia for the return leg of their Europa League match on Thursday night, seeking to overturn a 0-3 defeat from the first leg.
Olympique Lyonnais is preparing to face Monaco, with a predicted lineup including Pavel Sulc and Orel Mangala, after their recent elimination from the UEFA Europa League.

Vítor Pereira and Ryan Yates talk up chances of following Europa League success with a vital victory at Tottenham The night before Nottingham Forest prevailed against Midtjylland, going the distance…
The EuroDerby belongs to Bologna. Vincenzo Italiano’s team conquers the Olimpico (3-4 aet) and eliminates Roma from the Europa League.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, while discussing upcoming elections, commented on the tactics of Red Star Belgrade's coach after the team's elimination from the Europa League, drawing parallels to the situation in Kosovo.

Sports journalist Davorin Olivari discusses whether Dinamo Zagreb can overcome their 0:2 deficit against Genk in the Europa League Round of 16 and continue their European journey.

UEFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Fenerbahçe midfielders Mateo Gendouzi and Mason Greenwood, following their Europa League playoff second-leg match against Lyon.

Analysts discuss the third Unai Emery tenure at Aston Villa, weighing the club's recent Champions League and Europa League successes against the strategic moves made in the latest transfer window.

Football analytics firm Football Meets Data outlines the chances of AEK, Olympiacos, OFI, and Panathinaikos advancing in the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League following the draw.

OFI is hosting CSKA Sofia in the first leg of their Europa League play-off match, with OFI currently leading 1-0 after Fountas scored in the 19th minute. This marks OFI's return to European competition after many years.
Matthias Ginter describes May 20-21, 2026, as the worst days of his career, following a Europa League final defeat and his exclusion from Julian Nagelsmann’s World Cup squad.

The Romanian government has approved a project supporting Bucharest's bid to host the UEFA Europa League final in either 2028 or 2029. This move signifies Romania's ambition to host a major European football event.

Dalisson de Almeida, 26, joined Hajduk a week ago and scored a goal in his first official match for the club in a Europa League qualifier against Žilina.

Η Ντιναμό Κιέβου και η Ουνιβερσιτατέα Κλουζ έμειναν στο 0-0 στο πρώτο παιχνίδι, με τον ΠΑΟΚ να περιμένει τη ρεβάνς για να μάθει τον αντίπαλό του στον 2ο προκριματικό γύρο του Europa League.
According to Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo, Sunderland AFC is not under pressure to sell players this summer, as Regis le Bris' side prepares for a busy season competing in the Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup.
Youri Tielemans's opener in Aston Villa's Europa League triumph against Freiburg was celebrated by his teammates, highlighting another successful set-piece goal orchestrated by the team.
Olympique de Marseille faces potential severe sanctions from UEFA, including exclusion from next season’s Europa League, as the governing body investigates the club's worsening financial situation.
Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, 20, is reportedly attracting interest from clubs like Bayer Leverkusen after a breakout season, which concluded with his club losing the UEFA Europa League final.

Europa League: Aston Villa crowned champions Seneweb

A village in Ghana is planning a parade to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League win. The community is showing its support and excitement for the football club's success.

Aston Villa secured the Europa League title by defeating Freiburg in the final, ending a 30-year wait for major European silverware. The victory, masterminded by Unai Emery, saw goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez play through a broken finger during the match, with new heroes etching their names in history.

Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous victory.
On Wednesday night, Aston Villa have the chance to end a 30-year major trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Freiburg in Istanbul.

A dedicated Aston Villa fan made the emotional decision to sell his late father's diamond ring to secure a ticket for the club's first European final since 1982.

When Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa he declared he wanted to win trophies. He is now just a game away from silverware after a crushing Europa League semi-final win against Nottingham Forest.

Four teams are set to compete in the decisive second leg of the Europa League semifinals on Thursday, vying for the two coveted spots in the final after closely contested first-leg encounters.
Today's football news roundup covers potential transfers like Juve-Pavlovic and Milan-Lukaku, a derby for Koné, and the ongoing European cup semifinals in Europa League and Conference League.
Nottingham Forest welcome Aston Villa to City Ground for a mouth-watering all-Premier League Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday night.Despite coming into this fixture from opposite sides…
FC Porto was eliminated from the Europa League quarterfinals after a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the second leg, with an early expulsion significantly impacting their game.
Bologna and Aston Villa are set to face off in a UEFA Europa League match at the Stadio Renato Dall´Ara, with team news, lineups, and predictions available ahead of the game.

Ο Παναθηναϊκός έχει αφήσει πίσω του τον αγώνα με την Μπέτις και τον αποκλεισμό από το Europa League και έχει στρέψει την προσοχή του στην αυριανή αναμέτρηση κόντρα στον Αστέρα AKTOR.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 20 - Bologna beat AS Roma 4-3 after extra time in the capital on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League. With the Italian 'derby' tie evenly balanced after last…

Bosnia and Herzegovina's industry is reportedly on its knees, with the closure of Koksara, announced bankruptcy proceedings at the Prijedor mine, and production halts in Zenica threatening jobs and billions.

Two German teams – VfB Stuttgart and SC Freiburg – were involved in the draw for the Europa League round of 16 on Friday.VfB Stuttgart were drawn against Portuguese giants FC Porto, while SC Freib...

Dinamo Zagreb faces a significant setback as Spanish defender Sergi Dominguez will not be available for their Europa League playoff return leg against Genk, having not traveled to Belgium.