Tottenham Hotspur welcome Italian side Fiorentina to White Hart Lane on Thursday evening for the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie. The two teams drew 1-1 in the first match when Nacer Chadli’s penalty cancelled out Federico Bernardeschi’s deflected opener, although their away goal could prove vital in the tie. Spurs were dumped … Read more
Manchester United travel to Denmark to face Danish champions Midtjylland in the first leg of the Europa League round of 32 tie on Thursday. United may be struggling domestically but they could still qualify for next season’s Champions League, with the winners of the Europa League now guaranteed a place in that elite competition. United … Read more
After a sensational win against Manchester City last weekend at the Etihad Stadium, Tottenham must shift their focus on the Europa League where they meet Fiorentina in the round of 32 tie. The team from North London is in top form after winning all seven of their last seven games in all competitions. They have … Read more
At least Manchester United got a favourable draw in the Europa League as they prepare to face Midtjylland from Danish League. Manchester United travel to the team that lies third in their league and are wary of the dangers an unknown quantity pose for the record Premier League champions. United were woeful as they lost … Read more
It will be an atmosphere filled with electricity and energy as Liverpool face Rubin Kazan in their third game in the Europa League. Liverpool sit with just two points in the group stage after a couple of draws against FC Sion and Bordeaux but the first home game for new manager Jurgen Klopp will be … Read more
Europe’s second tier competition has also thrown some great groups this season; the Champions League saw the new pot system which provided some tasty groups and the same could be said about the Europa League. Liverpool, who have not won this competition yet, missed out on the Champions League last season but winning the Europa … Read more
While the top teams will be out to play in the Champions League, its little brother the Europa League also kick starts its knockout round with some intriguing ties. There are 3 English clubs in the running to make it to Warsaw for the final. Tottenham and Everton made it out from their respective groups … Read more
The Europa League (formally known as the ‘UEFA League’, which began in 1971) was reinvented in 2009. Originally in the group stages, teams would play each other once, now you have to face each other at home and away. Michel Platini in 2008 had this to say about the new format being presented: “I am … Read more
Chelsea Vs Rubin Kazan Apr 11, 2013 at 5pm (UK) Tsentralnyi Stadion The Blues make a long trip to Russia in a hope to finish off things and book their tickets to the semi-finals of the Europa league. With a 3-1 advantage over the first leg, it should be an easy job for Rafa Benitez’ … Read more
Diego Forlan Corazzo is probably the best footballer that Uruguay have ever produced. Forlan enjoyed every bit of his illustrious career with roller coasters of emotions and joy on and off the pitch. He followed the footsteps of his ancestors (his father and maternal grandfather were both footballers) by opting to choose football as his … Read more