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Europa League Playoff: Baba Rahman Scores In POAK’s Win Against Shamrock Rovers
23 Aug

Europa League Playoff: Baba Rahman Scores In POAK’s Win Against Shamrock Rovers

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Ghana defender, Baba Abdul Rahman scored in PAOK’s emphatic 4-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League playoff round on Thursday. After narrowly missing out on a UEFA Champions League spot due to their defeat to Malmö FF, PAOK is now determined to make their mark in European competition. The match’s breakthrough came just before halftime when Shamrock Rovers’ Daniel Cleary scored an own goal in the 45+5 minute, putting PAOK ahead. PAOK wasted no time in the second half, with Taison doubling their lead in the 48th minute. Just five minutes later, Shamrock…
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Europa League Knockout Stage Draw: Milan Face Rennes; Roma Take On Feyenoord
18 Dec

Europa League Knockout Stage Draw: Milan Face Rennes; Roma Take On Feyenoord

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The draw for the 2023/24 Europa League knockout round play-off has been finalised, with teams dropping down from the Champions League to continue their quest for continental glory. AC Milan, who finished behind Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League group, will take on French outfit Rennes for a spot in the last 16 of this competition. The seven-time European champions have never won this competition. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho’s Roma will take on Dutch giants Feyenoord in European competition for a third season running. The Portuguese tactician won this prize with Manchester United in 2016/17 and led his…
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Mohammed Umar’s Ilves Secure Europa League Playoffs Spot
23 Oct

Mohammed Umar’s Ilves Secure Europa League Playoffs Spot

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Ghanaian promising defender, Mohammed Umar has secured Europa League qualification with Finish side, Ilves. Ilves finished as runners-up in the just-ended season which automatically qualified them to play in Europe’s second-tier competition in the 2024/25 season. Umar, who was a key figure for the side is expected to be at the heart of defense during the qualifiers. The former Ghana U-20 captain was impressive in the just-ended campaign. Umar played 1112 minutes in all competitions for Ilves. Umar before the just-ended campaign also won the Finish the Cup after Ilves recorded a 2–1 win over Honka, their fourth Finnish Cup win. Following…
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Gravenberch Scores As Liverpool Beats Union SG
06 Oct

Gravenberch Scores As Liverpool Beats Union SG

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Ryan Gravenberch scored his first goal for Liverpool as they beat Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League. The summer signing struck just before half-time, slotting in after Trent Alexander-Arnold's shot was parried by Anthony Moris. That goal provided the spark in an otherwise dull first half of few chances at Anfield. Darwin Nunez missed a big opportunity when he prodded wide from Mohamed Salah's cross, while Gustaf Nilsson headed over from close range for the visitors. The excellent Gravenberch was denied a second just after the hour when his dipping effort was pushed behind by Moris. The Belgian side applied…
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Joseph Paintsil Scores And Receives Red Card In Europa League
18 Aug

Joseph Paintsil Scores And Receives Red Card In Europa League

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Ghana winger Joseph Paintsil played a dual role of triumph and adversity as KRC Genk faced elimination in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. In Thursday night’s match, Paintsil scored a goal but also received a red card, contributing to Genk’s elimination from the tournament. In the contest against Olympiacos at the Cegeka Arena, Paintsil, impressed by finding the net with a great strike. However, his fortunes turned when he was shown a red card, resulting in his expulsion from the game. This turn of events occurred as Genk settled for a 1-1 draw against Olympiacos. Despite Paintsil’s efforts, the Greek…
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Sevilla Beat Roma On Penalties To Win 7th Europa League Title
01 Jun

Sevilla Beat Roma On Penalties To Win 7th Europa League Title

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Sevilla claimed a record-extending seventh Europa League title as they beat Roma on penalties at a raucous Puskas Arena in Budapest. Gonzalo Montiel, who also scored the winning penalty for Argentina in the World Cup final against France, repeated the trick for the Spanish side following a 1-1 draw, with a retaken spot kick after Roger Ibanez and Gianluca Mancini had missed for Roma. The Spanish side, have now won all seven of the finals they have played in the competition with captain Jesus Navas involved in their first triumph against Middlesbrough in 2006. Their most recent sees them qualify…
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Europa League: Partey To Play Fatawu Issahaku As Arsenal Draw Sporting; Man United Face Betis
24 Feb

Europa League: Partey To Play Fatawu Issahaku As Arsenal Draw Sporting; Man United Face Betis

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The Ghanaian duo of Thomas Partey and Abdul Fatawu Issahaku will come up against each other in the round of 16 of the UEFA Europa League following Friday’s draw. Sporting CP, who beat Midtjylland en route to advancing to the next round, have been drawn against Arsenal. The game will see both Issahaku and Partey contest for a place in the quarterfinal of the European competition. Elsewhere, Manchester United face Spanish opposition once again after being pitted against Real Betis. The Red Devils defeated Barcelona with a 4-3 aggregate score in the previous round with Antony’s goal securing qualification for Erik…
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Europa League Last 16: Man Utd To Play Real Betis, Arsenal Face Sporting Lisbon
24 Feb

Europa League Last 16: Man Utd To Play Real Betis, Arsenal Face Sporting Lisbon

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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 games.…
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Europa League: Antony Scores On Injury Return As Manchester United Eliminate Barcelona
24 Feb

Europa League: Antony Scores On Injury Return As Manchester United Eliminate Barcelona

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Manchester United produced a memorable second-half comeback to reach the Europa League last 16 and knock out Barcelona in the process. Brazilian duo Fred and Antony, who came on as a half-time substitute, both drilled home low first-time shots in front of an ecstatic Stretford End. It was a victory that looked so unlikely at half-time as Barcelona led thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s 18th-minute penalty after Bruno Fernandes’ needless foul on Alejandro Balde. But Antony’s arrival for struggling forward Wout Weghost changed the course of the tie as it injected more pace into United’s attacks, which the La Liga leaders…
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