europa

Fenerbahce must work for final spot, warns Kocaman

Fenerbahce must work for final spot, warns Kocaman

Fenerbahce boss Aykut Kocaman believes the second leg of his side’s UEFA Europa League semi-final with Benfica is finely poised. 2 May 2013
Benitez calls for focus

Benitez calls for focus

Rafael Benitez says he will play his strongest side in the UEFA Europa League semi-final second-leg tie against Basel on Thursday. 2 May 2013
Chelsea leave it late to be Basel

Chelsea leave it late to be Basel

A last-minute David Luiz strike earned Chelsea a crucial 2-1 victory over Basel in the sides' UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg clash. 26 Apr 2013
Fenerbahce snatch advantage over Benfica

Fenerbahce snatch advantage over Benfica

Fenerbahce grabbed a hard-fought 1-0 win against Benfica to carve out a slender advantage in the sides' UEFA Europa League semi-final tie on Thursday. 26 Apr 2013
Basel's Yakin looking to 'dominate' Chelsea

Basel's Yakin looking to 'dominate' Chelsea

Basel coach, Murat Yakin, has called on his side to 'dominate' proceedings ahead of his side's Europa League semi-final first-leg tie against Chelsea. 25 Apr 2013
Moyes maintains Europa League ambition

Moyes maintains Europa League ambition

Everton boss David Moyes still believes his side can qualify for the UEFA Europa League despite the defeat at Sunderland. 23 Apr 2013
Spurs crash out of Europa on penalties

Spurs crash out of Europa on penalties

Tottenham crashed out of the Europa League quarter-finals on penalties following a 2-2 second-leg draw against Swiss outfit Basel. 12 Apr 2013
Benitez praises 'professional' Chelsea

Benitez praises 'professional' Chelsea

Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez says he is proud of his team's 'professional' display against Rubin Kazan in the Europa League on Thursday. 12 Apr 2013
Pardew proud of European adventure

Pardew proud of European adventure

Alan Pardew insists he is proud of his players despite Newcastle bowing out of the Europa League against Benfica on Thursday. 12 Apr 2013
Petkovic laments playing at empty stadium

Petkovic laments playing at empty stadium

Lazio coach Vladimir Petkovic says playing their Europa League tie with Fenerbahce behind closed doors on Thursday will not help the team. 11 Apr 2013
Pardew talks up success over Benfica

Pardew talks up success over Benfica

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew is confident his side can overturn a 3-1 deficit against Benfica in the Europa League. 11 Apr 2013
Adebayor is the man, says Villas-Boas

Adebayor is the man, says Villas-Boas

Andre Villas-Boas has challenged Emmanuel Adebayor to fire Tottenham into the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday. 11 Apr 2013
Bale injury blow for Spurs

Bale injury blow for Spurs

Tottenham manager Andrew Villas-Boas was remaining cautiously optimistic over the injury to star winger Gareth Bale. 5 Apr 2013
Pardew upbeat despite first-leg loss

Pardew upbeat despite first-leg loss

Alan Pardew believes that Newcastle can be proud despite losing 3-1 to Benfica in their Europa League quarter-final first leg. 5 Apr 2013
Petkovic optimistic over Lazio task

Petkovic optimistic over Lazio task

Vladimir Petkovic admits Fenerbahce have left Lazio with a mountain to climb if they are to qualify for the Europa League semi-finals. 5 Apr 2013
Europa League wrap: Torres stars but Bale hurt

Europa League wrap: Torres stars but Bale hurt

Fernando Torres helped Chelsea edge towards the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, while there were mixed results for Newcastle and Tottenham. 5 Apr 2013