europa

Smith: Europe Is Not Inconvenience for Us

Smith: Europe Is Not Inconvenience for Us

Rangers manager Walter Smith claims he is thrilled to remain in the Europa League, even though their dramatic triumph over Sporting Lisbon means even more fixture congestion. 25 Feb 2011
Kuyt Heads Reds Through

Kuyt Heads Reds Through

DIRK Kuyt's late header sent Liverpool into the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League with a 1-0 aggregate win as Sparta Prague's gutsy resistance finally crumbled late on at Anfield. 25 Feb 2011
CSKA Get Past PAOK

CSKA Get Past PAOK

Russian giants CSKA Moscow survived a dramatic second half to progress to the last 16 of the Europa League at the expense of PAOK Salonika. 23 Feb 2011
Smith Quietly Confident for Portugal Return

Smith Quietly Confident for Portugal Return

Manager Walter Smith is confident Rangers have the ability to score the goals they need in Portugal after being held to a 1-1 draw by Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League at Ibrox. 18 Feb 2011
Night Of Drama In Europa League

Night Of Drama In Europa League

LIVERPOOL and Rangers were held to a draw while Spartak Moscow came from behind to beat Basel and Twente returned from Russia with a win in the Europa League's Round of 32. 18 Feb 2011
Wright-Phillips Warns Aris Still Pose a Threat

Wright-Phillips Warns Aris Still Pose a Threat

Manchester City winger Shaun-Wright Phillips says they still have much work to do if a place in the last 16 of the Europa League is to be secured. 17 Feb 2011
2008 Memories Can Boost Rangers

2008 Memories Can Boost Rangers

Steven Whittaker hopes Rangers can draw on past experiences as they maintain their bid to fight for silverware on four fronts this season. 17 Feb 2011
Repka Wanted to Face Torres

Repka Wanted to Face Torres

Sparta Prague captain Tomas Repka is slightly disappointed not to be facing Fernando Torres when Liverpool visit for their Europa League last-32 first leg tie. 17 Feb 2011
Dalglish Honoured to Lead Reds In Europe

Dalglish Honoured to Lead Reds In Europe

Kenny Dalglish may have conquered Europe as a Liverpool player, but admits he is honoured he now has the chance to lead them in continental competition as manager. 17 Feb 2011
Gerrard Misses Prague Trip

Gerrard Misses Prague Trip

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was not included in the squad which travelled to the Czech Republic to face Sparta Prague as he continues to recover from a groin injury. 17 Feb 2011
Mancini Confident of Progression

Mancini Confident of Progression

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini is quietly confident his side can progress to last 16 of the Europa League. 16 Feb 2011
Referee Loses Ban Appeal

Referee Loses Ban Appeal

The referee who failed to disclose an approach from an illegal betting group prior to taking charge of a Europa League match has lost his appeal against a life ban from the game. 19 Jan 2011
Reds to Field Top Team In Europe

Reds to Field Top Team In Europe

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson has pledged to field his strongest team when their Europa League campaign resumes in February against Sparta Prague in the last 32. 18 Dec 2010
Manchester City Aim For The Top

Manchester City Aim For The Top

City boss Roberto Mancini is determined to finish the group stages in style and top the table. 16 Dec 2010
Kuyt Targets European Glory

Kuyt Targets European Glory

Dirk Kuyt believes Liverpool have a great chance of winning the Europa League for the first time in their history this season. 16 Dec 2010
Europa Wrap: Rossi At the Double

Europa Wrap: Rossi At the Double

Giuseppe Rossi struck twice as Villarreal fought back from a goal down to defeat Club Brugge and secure top spot in Europa League Group D. 16 Dec 2010