EUROPA LEAGUE

22May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Son Heung-min Lifts First Trophy after Tottenham Wins Europa League

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Heung-min Son of Tottenham celebrates with the trophy after the Final UEFA Europa League football match played between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Manchester United at San Mames stadium on May 21, 2025, in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain. South Korean forward and captain Son Heung-min of the Tottenham Hotspur club lifted his first trophy after his team won the Europa League on Wednesday. Tottenham defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the final of the UEFA Europa League at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, with Brennan Johnson’s only goal in the first half. The win brought the club its first trophy in 17 years. The trophy was the first for Son, who began his career in Europe in 2010 with Hamburger SV in Germany and joined Tottenham in 2015. During Son’s time at...

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20May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Ange Postecoglou confirms injury blow for Europa League final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 4: Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou during the post match press conference during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at London Stadium on May 4, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Lucas Bergvall will be absent from the Europa League final at a press conference on the eve of the clash with Manchester United. The midfielder has been missing since the end of April due to a significant ankle ligament injury and missed the semi-final victory over Bodo/Glimt. He was initially ruled out for the rest of the season but travelled with the Tottenham squad to Bilbao and was seen in training with the team. Despite hopes of a last minute return, Bergvall lacks match fitness and won’t be...

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20May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Tottenham’s Son Heung-min pursues 1st trophy in Europa League final vs. Man Utd

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-Min during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean captain Son Heung-min will be chasing his first trophy this week, with his club taking on Manchester United in the final of the UEFA Europa League in Spain. The one-and-done final will kick off at 9 p.m. Wednesday at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao (4 a.m. Thursday in South Korea). Spurs are trying to win their first trophy since winning the English Football League (EFL) Cup in the 2007-08 season. A victory over the fellow Premier League side will also put Spurs in the top continental competition, the U...

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14May By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Spurs issue new Kulusevski injury update ahead of Man Utd Europa League final

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski receives treatment for an injury during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Crystal Palace FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2025 in London, England. Tottenham have confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski has undergone surgery on a knee injury suffered in Sunday's defeat against Crystal Palace. The news regarding the Swede comes at the worst possible time for Ange Postecoglou as it means the attacking midfielder is now set to miss Wednesday's Europa League final showdown against Manchester United. Spurs have already seen James Maddison ruled out for the season with a knee injury and Postecoglou recently revealed that Lucas Bergvall's campaign is likely over following an ankle injury picked up in trai...

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14May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Man Utd to receive crucial transfer boost even if Spurs win Europa League final

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 11:Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim looks dejected as he leaves the pitch at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and West Ham United FC at Old Trafford on May 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester United have made no attempts to underplay the importance of the club qualifying for next season's Champions League. That is the prize, as well as a third trophy in as many years, if the Red Devils defeat Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on May 21. "I think it is about the budget when planning for next season. The Champions League can change everything," Ruben Amorim explained in April. "If you are in the Champions League, you play top teams on a Wednesday and at the weekend. This is the best thing...

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9May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

EUROPA LEAGUE

Tottenham reach Europa League final without Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur have advanced to the final of the second-tier European club football competition without injured South Korean captain Son Heung-min. Spurs defeated the Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt 2-0 in the second leg of the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League at Aspmyra Stadion in Bodo, Norway, on Thursday (local time). The Premier League team reached the final on a 5-1 aggregate win, having taken the opening leg 3-1 at home last week. Spurs will face fellow English club Manchester United in the final at San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, at 9 p.m. on May 21 (4 a.m. on May 22, South Korean time).Spurs are now a win away from capturing their first trophy since winning the 2008 English Football League (EFL) Cup. This season, they were knocked out in the semifinals of the EFL ...

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2May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Europa League: United, Spurs on verge of final

BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 1: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's third goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United at San Mames Stadium on May 1, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. We're one step closer to an all-Premier League Europa League final in Bilbao after Tottenham and Manchester United have both won the first legs of their semifinal matches. Both teams came in driven, taking multiple-goal leads into halftime before cruising to victory. Harry Maguire and Casemiro led Manchester United to a 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao while James Maddison led Tottenham to a 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt. For both Manchester United and Tottenham, this competition provides a route to saving their season...

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29Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Andoni Iraola vows to help Athletic Bilbao beat Man Utd in Europa League clash

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: Andoni Iraola, Manager of AFC Bournemouth, reacts during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester United FC at Vitality Stadium on April 27, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. AFC Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has vowed to help his former club Athletic Bilbao beat Manchester United in the Europa League semi-finals. The Red Devils face the La Liga side on Thursday at the San Mames Stadium in the first leg, hoping to continue their push for this season’s title. United have endured a horrific campaign domestically but could save their season if they manage to get their hands on the Europa League trophy. Iraola, though, who has a long association with Athletic Bilbao, will hold talks with Ernesto Valverde about how to eliminate Ruben Amor...

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18Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Man Utd seals spectacular comeback win against Lyon and advance to Europa League semifinals

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. On a night of high drama at Old Trafford, the troubled Premier League club put its domestic problems to one side by sealing a spectacular comeback to beat Lyon 5-4 and advance to the semifinals of the Europa League. United blew a two-goal lead and then had to come back from 4-2 down against 10 men in extra time to produce one of its most memorable victories in its famous stadium. Harry Maguire's dramatic winner in added time of extra time sparked scenes of jubilation and kept alive hopes that United could yet salvage a desperate campaign. “...

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11Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Ten-man Rangers hold Bilbao to Europa League draw

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - APRIL 10: Robin Propper of Rangers receives a red card as VAR overturns a yellow card during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Rangers FC and Athletic Club at Ibrox Stadium on April 10, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. Rangers held Athletic Bilbao to a nail-biting goalless draw at home in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, despite being reduced to 10 men early on. Bilbao failed to capitalise on their numerical advantage on Thursday after Rangers defender Robin Propper was sent off in the 13th minute for a foul on Inaki Williams. The visitors, appearing in the last 16 of a major European competition for the first time since 2015-16, had a couple of clear-cut opportunities in the first half, with both Nico Williams and Oi...

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11Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

EUROPA LEAGUE

Son Heung-min kept in check in Tottenham’s draw at Europa League

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur, Ellyes Skhiri of Eintracht Frankfurt and James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur challenge during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 10, 2025 in London, England. Captain Son Heung-min logged 79 minutes of action without contributing to the offense in Tottenham Hotspur's draw at the second-tier European club football tournament. Son registered a couple of shot attempts in Tottenham's 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in the opening leg of the quarterfinals at the UEFA Europa League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Thursday (local time). The second leg is scheduled for next Thursday in Frankfurt, Germany....

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14Mar By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE

Rangers edge Fenerbahce on penalties to reach Europa League quarterfinals

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 13: Fenerbahce's Filip Kostic celebrates as Edin Dzeko scores in the penalty shoot-out during a UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Rangers and Fenerbahce at Ibrox Stadium, on March 13, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland. Rangers booked their spot in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals after a penalty win over Fenerbahce on Thursday, despite losing 2-0 in the second leg at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow. Fenerbahce, trailing 3-1 from the first leg in Istanbul, fought back with a determined display. Filip Kostic set up the opener in the 45th minute, delivering a precise cross that Sebastian Szymanski volleyed past the goalkeeper. Jose Mourinho’s side leveled the aggregate score in the 73rd minute when Mert Muldur found Szymanski again with a cross from t...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE, Jose Mourinho, NEWS, UCL

Mourinho: ‘I’ve seen it all in Europe, Dybala found joy at Roma’

 AS Roma player Paulo Dybala and coach Josè Mourinho during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg match between AS Roma and Feyenoord at Stadio Olimpico on April 20, 2023 in Rome, Italy.Jose Mourinho hails Roma for knocking Feyenoord out in extra time to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League semi-final, explains why he has ‘white hair and have seen it all’ and how Paulo Dybala rediscovered his joy. The Giallorossi had a battle on their hands at the Olimpico to overturn the 1-0 first leg deficit and were on the verge of elimination when Igor Paixao’s free header cancelled out the Leonardo Spinazzola opener. However, Dybala came off the bench and his fantastic control and turn forced extra time. Stephan El Shaarawy and Lorenzo Pellegrini – with a long VAR wait for the Tamm...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE, UCL, Youssef En-Nesyri

Dismal Manchester United dumped out of Europe by sensational Sevilla

 Yousseff En-Nesyri of Sevilla FC runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Victor Lindelof of Manchester United during the UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal Second Leg match between Sevilla FC and Manchester United at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on April 20, 2023 in Seville, Spain. No one anticipated that it would happen, but Spanish side Sevilla, who sit 13th in La Liga, have knocked 20-time English champions Manchester United out of the Europa League thanks to a well-deserved 3-0 triumph at home, and will take on Italian powerhouse Juventus in a two-legged semifinal on May 11 and 18. The stunning victory at their boisterous Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan stadium on Thursday night means Sevilla have now come out on top in all seven UEFA Cup and Europa League quarterfinals they have...

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19Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE, Marcus Rashford, NEWS, UCL

Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw return to Manchester United squad for Sevilla clash

 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United reacts during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground ahead of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg match against Sevilla FC on April 19, 2023 in Manchester, England.Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has named his 21-man squad for the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Sevilla at Estadio Ramon on Thursday night. The headline news is that there is a return to the squad for Marcus Rashford, who has missed the team’s last two matches with the problem that he suffered against Everton on April 8. A statement from Man United in the aftermath of the match said that the England international would be out for ‘a few games’, and he was absent for the first leg against Sevilla, which finished 2-2, an...

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19Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE, Juventus, NEWS, Rafa Benitez, UCL

Rafa Benitez backs Juventus to win the Europa League

 Former Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez is seen working for TV company BT Sport ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 4, 2023.Former Napoli manager Rafa Benitez has backed Juventus to win the Europa League despite their current struggles and believes it could even serve as extra motivation for them to win the competition. The black and whites have had a turbulent season both on and off the pitch, but they could still win the Europa League and Italian Cup, which will make the season a success. The black and whites know these two competitions would give them an amazing chance to give something back to the fans after a terrible season. There are tough clubs left in...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE, Lisandro Martinez, NEWS

Martinez injury does not look great – Ten Hag

 Marcos Acuna of Sevilla and Gonzalo Montiel of Sevilla carry off Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United after an injury during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg match between Manchester United and Sevilla FC at Old Trafford on April 13, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says Lisandro Martinez’s injury during the Europa League quarter-final with Sevilla “does not look that great”. United, who had used all five substitutes, were reduced to 10 men when defender Martinez was helped off with the home side leading 2-1. United conceded a 92nd-minute equaliser and are likely to be without Martinez for the return leg next Thursday. Ten Hag said afterwards that it was not an Achilles injury. “There was no opponent involved,” said Ten Hag. “We’ll...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE, Mats Wieffer, NEWS

Wins for Feyenoord & Juventus in Europa League

 Bryan Cristante of AS Roma, Mats Wieffer of Feyenoord after the Quarterfinal First Leg - UEFA Europa League match between Feyenoord and AS Roma at the Rotterdam on April 13, 2023 in Stadion Feijenoord, Netherlands.Mats Wieffer gave Feyenoord a slender advantage over Roma in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. The midfielder met Oussama Idrissi’s left-wing cross, with his 20-yard effort going through a crowded area and bouncing twice on its way in. Roma captain Lorenzo Pellegrini hit the post with a first-half penalty after a harsh handball call against Wieferr. Elsewhere Juventus beat Sporting Lisbon 1-0, while Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 with Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise. Defender Federico Gatti scored the winner for Juventus as he reacted quickest to poke hom...

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10Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE, Marcus Rashford, NEWS

Man Utd bounce back to beat Betis, Arsenal held by Sporting

 Marcus Rashford of Manchester United (L) celebrating his goal with his teammates during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 leg one match between Manchester United and Real Betis at Old Trafford on March 9, 2023 in Manchester, United Kingdom.Manchester United bounced back from a historic thrashing by Liverpool to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while a 2-2 draw away to Sporting Lisbon gave Arsenal work to do to reach the quarterfinals. United equaled their heaviest ever defeat and worst since 1931 in losing 7-0 at Anfield on March 5. Erik ten Hag responded by naming the same starting line-up and was rewarded with a return to form. “You see how a team reacts after a setback,” said Ten Hag. “This is not the first time this season, I t...

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24Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

EUROPA LEAGUE, Manchester United

Man Utd draw Real Betis, Arsenal play Sporting

 A view of the draw results as shown on the big screen following the UEFA Europa League 2022/23 round of 16 draw at the UEFA Headquarters, The House of the European Football, on February 24, 2023, in Nyon, Switzerland.Manchester United will play Real Betis in the Europa League last 16 after overcoming Barcelona, while Arsenal face Sporting Lisbon. United beat the La Liga leaders 2-1 at Old Trafford on Thursday to seal a 4-3 aggregate win in the play-off tie. Arsenal will play the second leg of their tie at home after qualifying as group winners, while Manchester United host Betis at Old Trafford first. The Europa League last-16 ties will take place on 9 and 16 March. Premier League leaders Arsenal avoided the knockout round play-offs by topping Group A with five wins from their six ga...

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