europa

Benitez defends Torres

Benitez defends Torres

Rafael Benitez has defended misfiring Chelsea striker Fernando Torres following another ineffective performance against Sparta Prague. 23 Feb 2013
Europa wrap: Atletico crash out as Spurs advance

Europa wrap: Atletico crash out as Spurs advance

Holders Atletico Madrid bowed out of the Europa League on Thursday, losing 2-1 on aggregate to Rubin Kazan, as Tottenham and Chelsea advanced. 22 Feb 2013
Rodgers proud despite Liverpool exit

Rodgers proud despite Liverpool exit

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was proud of his team after their 3-1 win over Zenit, despite seeing them eliminated from the Europa League. 22 Feb 2013
Lyon apologise after Spurs fans attacked

Lyon apologise after Spurs fans attacked

Lyon have condemned the actions of a minority of fans who attacked Tottenham supporters on Wednesday evening. 22 Feb 2013
West Brom should target Europe, says Lukaku

West Brom should target Europe, says Lukaku

West Bromwich Albion striker Romelu Lukaku insists European football is a realistic target for the club this season. 22 Feb 2013
Tottenham fans attacked in Lyon

Tottenham fans attacked in Lyon

Three Tottenham supporters have been taken to hospital after a group of men attempted to smash their way into a pub in Lyon. 22 Feb 2013
Lampard, Ivanovic rested for Sparta tie

Lampard, Ivanovic rested for Sparta tie

Frank Lampard and Branislav Ivanovic will sit out Chelsea's Europa League tie against Sparta Prague on Thursday night. 21 Feb 2013
Europa wrap: Chelsea, Spurs net late winners

Europa wrap: Chelsea, Spurs net late winners

Chelsea and Tottenham needed late winners in the first legs of their Europa League round-of-32 ties, while Liverpool crashed to defeat. 15 Feb 2013
Rodgers retains qualifying hope

Rodgers retains qualifying hope

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists his side still have a 'fighting chance' of qualifying for the last 16 of the Europa League. 15 Feb 2013
Stramaccioni shattered by Milito injury

Stramaccioni shattered by Milito injury

Andrea Stramaccioni was distraught after Diego Milito's season ended when he suffered a serious knee injury in Inter's 2-0 win over Cluj. 15 Feb 2013
Benitez rues missed chances

Benitez rues missed chances

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has urged his side to be more clinical after their 1-0 win over Sparta Prague on Thursday. 15 Feb 2013
Pardew bemoans disallowed goals

Pardew bemoans disallowed goals

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was left 'very disappointed' after two disallowed goals cost his side against Metalist on Thursday. 15 Feb 2013
No Lyon reunion for Spurs' Lloris

No Lyon reunion for Spurs' Lloris

Brad Friedel will start Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League clash with Lyon ahead of Hugo Lloris, according to manager Andre Villas-Boas. 14 Feb 2013
Benitez committed to Europa League

Benitez committed to Europa League

Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez insists that his side's Europa League campaign will not impact negatively on their domestic form. 13 Feb 2013
Benitez targets Cup glory

Benitez targets Cup glory

Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has reiterated his desire to see the team fight for every trophy still available to them this season. 26 Jan 2013
Zanetti wants cup double

Zanetti wants cup double

Inter captain Javier Zanetti is targeting success in both the Coppa Italia and Europa League this season. 18 Jan 2013