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France sweating on Fener progress in Europa (Apr 30, 2013 13:52 GMT)
French football fans will be cheering on Fenerbahce when the Turkish side takes on Benfica this week with France's top-five UEFA ranking dependent on the outcome of the Europa League semi-final second leg.
Mourinho: 'Rematch depends on how we play'
(Apr 29, 2013 14:26 GMT)
Needing at least three goals to reach the final for the 13th time, Real Madrid is ready to go after the "impossible."
Luiz sets sights on Europa League final (Apr 26, 2013 22:24 GMT)
Fernando Torres has said his troubles at Chelsea have been partly down to the tactical make-up of the side.
UEFA fines Inter for racism against Tottenham (Apr 26, 2013 16:49 GMT)
Inter Milan have been fined £37,862 by UEFA for the improper conduct of their fans against Tottenham Hotspur last month.
Europa League: Last-gasp Luiz (Apr 25, 2013 21:13 GMT)
David Luiz's free-kick deep in injury-time handed Chelsea a 2-1 first leg Europa League semi-final win over FC Basel, while the other tie saw Fenerbahce beat Benfica 1-0.
FC Basel boss confident of Chelsea scalp
(Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)
FC Basel coach Muart Yakin says he is confident his men can overcome Chelsea in their Europa League semi-final, claming his side will take a fearless attitude into Thursday's clash.
Torres on tactical struggles (Apr 24, 2013 12:03 GMT)
Fernando Torres has said his troubles at Chelsea have been partly down to the tactical make-up of the side.
Blues boosted by Cahill, Cole returns (Apr 24, 2013 07:44 GMT)
Chelsea defenders Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole both trained ahead of the Blues' Europa League semi-final first leg in Basel but only the former is expected to be part of Rafa Benitez's travelling party.
How Will They Line Up? Arsenal v United (Apr 20, 2013 20:52 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Arsenal v United
How Will They Line Up? Liverpool vs. Chelsea (Apr 20, 2013 12:14 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Liverpool vs. Chelsea
Adebayor blames his penalty miss on fatigue (Apr 13, 2013 13:37 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor has suggested tiredness was the cause of Tottenham's disappointing performance in the penalty shootout at FC Basel.
AVB: English teams respect Europa (Apr 12, 2013 22:49 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes his side's Europa League exploits this season have changed the attitude of English teams to UEFA's second string competition for good, despite their quarter-final exit at the hands of Swiss side FC Basel.
How Will They Line Up? Newcastle vs Sunderland (Apr 12, 2013 20:41 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Newcastle vs Sunderland
Rafa happy with Europa League draw (Apr 12, 2013 16:33 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has said he is pleased to draw Basel in the Europa League due to ease of travel, and praised his Chelsea team for how they have coped with the extreme demands of this season.
Chelsea draw Basel in Europa League semi-final (Apr 12, 2013 07:23 GMT)
Chelsea have been drawn to face Basel in the Europa League semi-final draw.
England duo back goal-line technology (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England midfielders Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have backed the Premier League's introduction of goal-line technology, insisting it will help relieve referees of some pressure.
Fulham's Dejagah ruled out for the season (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Fulham midfielder Ashkan Dejagah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League season following an ankle injury he suffered earlier this month.
Benitez plays down Lampard feud with Luiz (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez claims it is a good thing that Frank Lampard and David Luiz argued during Thursday's 3-2 Europa League defeat to Rubin Kazan after the two were embroiled in a heated exchange as both sides left the pitch at half-time.
Pardew: Europa success lifted spirits (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Alan Pardew admits Newcastle's successful Europa League campaign - which ended with a 1-1 draw at home to Benfica on Thursday - will provide a significant change in the club's fortunes.
Heneage: Valiant Newcastle bow out with grace (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched on as Newcastle's Europa League exit was celebrated rather than criticised.
Europa: Spurs penalty woe, Blues through (Apr 11, 2013 21:08 GMT)
Chelsea remain on course for a second successive European trophy after reaching the Europa League semi-finals despite falling to a 3-2 second leg defeat away to Rubin Kazan.
Lampard eyes Europa League final berth (Apr 11, 2013 18:31 GMT)
Frank Lampard has no doubts about the importance of the Europa League to Chelsea after they reached the semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate victory over Rubin Kazan.
Dawson confident of progress (Apr 11, 2013 08:36 GMT)
Tottenham captain Michael Dawson has said he believes the White Hart Lane side can claim their first Europa League away win to overcome Basle at St Jakob-Park and reach the semi-finals.
Rafa: Terry would take Moscow spot-kick (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez has said John Terry will take a penalty if his side's game against Rubin Kazan goes to a shootout on Thursday.
Vladimir Petkovic: Lazio 'will fight until the end' (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Lazio manager Vladimir Petkovic has vowed his team "will fight until the end" when they face Fenerbahce for a semi-final berth in the Europa League.
Europa League jaunt suits Taylor (Apr 10, 2013 21:52 GMT)
Miguel Delaney finds Steven Taylor in confident mood ahead of Newcastle's Europa League showdown with Benfica.
Cisse primed for Toon's 'massive' week (Apr 10, 2013 16:34 GMT)
Papiss Cissé has described this week as 'massive' for Newcastle United as they prepare to face a Europa League quarter-final and the Tyne-Wear derby in the space of four days.
Vladimir Petkovic: Referees don't support Lazio (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Lazio manager Vladimir Petkovic believes his club's chances to progress to the Europa League semi-finals have been cruelled by un-supportive officials.
Delaney: Torres steals the show against Rubin (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Fernando Torres was again the headline act as Chelsea outclassed Rubin Kazan 3-1 in the Europa League, reports Miguel Delaney.
Benitez praises Torres after beating Rubin (Apr 4, 2013 21:56 GMT)
Rafael Benitez praised Fernando Torres' all-round performance after the striker scored twice as Chelsea took control of their Europa League quarter-final against Rubin Kazan with a 3-1 victory.
Villas-Boas optimistic over Gareth Bale injury (Apr 4, 2013 21:47 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is hopeful the injury Gareth Bale suffered against Basel in the Europa League on Thursday night is not severe.
Pardew realistic about Newcastle's Europa League chances (Apr 4, 2013 21:45 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes his side can still dare to dream of claiming a Europa League semi-final spot but admits the odds are now stacked against them after their 3-1 defeat against Benfica.
Europa League: Blues beat Rubin, Spurs held (Apr 4, 2013 20:56 GMT)
Chelsea will take a two-goal advantage to Russia after beating Rubin Kazan in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, on a night where Tottenham fought back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw against FC Basel at home.
Pardew: Toon can pass Benfica test (Apr 4, 2013 13:00 GMT)
Alan Pardew has said Newcastle's Europa League task at Benfica is not mission impossible as the Magpies prepare for a tough test at the Estadio De Luz on Thursday.
Newcastle's Tim Krul back to face Benfica (Apr 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul can expect a fire of baptism when he returns to the starting line-up for the first-leg of the Europa League quarter-final showdown with Benfica.
Villas-Boas: Spurs are superior to Basel (Apr 3, 2013 14:42 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has claimed his side are superior to Europa League quarter-final opponents FC Basel and he has challenged his players to turn their dreams into reality by reaching the final of the competition in Amsterdam next mon
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France sweating on Fener progress in Europa (Apr 30, 2013 13:52 GMT)
French football fans will be cheering on Fenerbahce when the Turkish side takes on Benfica this week with France's top-five UEFA ranking dependent on the outcome of the Europa League semi-final second leg.
Mourinho: 'Rematch depends on how we play'
(Apr 29, 2013 14:26 GMT)Needing at least three goals to reach the final for the 13th time, Real Madrid is ready to go after the "impossible."
Luiz sets sights on Europa League final (Apr 26, 2013 22:24 GMT)
Fernando Torres has said his troubles at Chelsea have been partly down to the tactical make-up of the side.
UEFA fines Inter for racism against Tottenham (Apr 26, 2013 16:49 GMT)
Inter Milan have been fined £37,862 by UEFA for the improper conduct of their fans against Tottenham Hotspur last month.
Europa League: Last-gasp Luiz (Apr 25, 2013 21:13 GMT)
David Luiz's free-kick deep in injury-time handed Chelsea a 2-1 first leg Europa League semi-final win over FC Basel, while the other tie saw Fenerbahce beat Benfica 1-0.
FC Basel boss confident of Chelsea scalp
(Apr 25, 2013 07:00 GMT)FC Basel coach Muart Yakin says he is confident his men can overcome Chelsea in their Europa League semi-final, claming his side will take a fearless attitude into Thursday's clash.
Torres on tactical struggles (Apr 24, 2013 12:03 GMT)
Fernando Torres has said his troubles at Chelsea have been partly down to the tactical make-up of the side.
Blues boosted by Cahill, Cole returns (Apr 24, 2013 07:44 GMT)
Chelsea defenders Gary Cahill and Ashley Cole both trained ahead of the Blues' Europa League semi-final first leg in Basel but only the former is expected to be part of Rafa Benitez's travelling party.
How Will They Line Up? Arsenal v United (Apr 20, 2013 20:52 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Arsenal v United
How Will They Line Up? Liverpool vs. Chelsea (Apr 20, 2013 12:14 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Liverpool vs. Chelsea
Adebayor blames his penalty miss on fatigue (Apr 13, 2013 13:37 GMT)
Emmanuel Adebayor has suggested tiredness was the cause of Tottenham's disappointing performance in the penalty shootout at FC Basel.
AVB: English teams respect Europa (Apr 12, 2013 22:49 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes his side's Europa League exploits this season have changed the attitude of English teams to UEFA's second string competition for good, despite their quarter-final exit at the hands of Swiss side FC Basel.
How Will They Line Up? Newcastle vs Sunderland (Apr 12, 2013 20:41 GMT)
How Will They Line Up? Newcastle vs Sunderland
Rafa happy with Europa League draw (Apr 12, 2013 16:33 GMT)
Rafa Benitez has said he is pleased to draw Basel in the Europa League due to ease of travel, and praised his Chelsea team for how they have coped with the extreme demands of this season.
Chelsea draw Basel in Europa League semi-final (Apr 12, 2013 07:23 GMT)
Chelsea have been drawn to face Basel in the Europa League semi-final draw.
England duo back goal-line technology (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
England midfielders Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard have backed the Premier League's introduction of goal-line technology, insisting it will help relieve referees of some pressure.
Fulham's Dejagah ruled out for the season (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Fulham midfielder Ashkan Dejagah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Premier League season following an ankle injury he suffered earlier this month.
Benitez plays down Lampard feud with Luiz (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez claims it is a good thing that Frank Lampard and David Luiz argued during Thursday's 3-2 Europa League defeat to Rubin Kazan after the two were embroiled in a heated exchange as both sides left the pitch at half-time.
Pardew: Europa success lifted spirits (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Alan Pardew admits Newcastle's successful Europa League campaign - which ended with a 1-1 draw at home to Benfica on Thursday - will provide a significant change in the club's fortunes.
Heneage: Valiant Newcastle bow out with grace (Apr 12, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Kristan Heneage watched on as Newcastle's Europa League exit was celebrated rather than criticised.
Europa: Spurs penalty woe, Blues through (Apr 11, 2013 21:08 GMT)
Chelsea remain on course for a second successive European trophy after reaching the Europa League semi-finals despite falling to a 3-2 second leg defeat away to Rubin Kazan.
Lampard eyes Europa League final berth (Apr 11, 2013 18:31 GMT)
Frank Lampard has no doubts about the importance of the Europa League to Chelsea after they reached the semi-finals with a 5-4 aggregate victory over Rubin Kazan.
Dawson confident of progress (Apr 11, 2013 08:36 GMT)
Tottenham captain Michael Dawson has said he believes the White Hart Lane side can claim their first Europa League away win to overcome Basle at St Jakob-Park and reach the semi-finals.
Rafa: Terry would take Moscow spot-kick (Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Chelsea interim boss Rafael Benitez has said John Terry will take a penalty if his side's game against Rubin Kazan goes to a shootout on Thursday.
Vladimir Petkovic: Lazio 'will fight until the end'
(Apr 11, 2013 07:00 GMT)Lazio manager Vladimir Petkovic has vowed his team "will fight until the end" when they face Fenerbahce for a semi-final berth in the Europa League.
Europa League jaunt suits Taylor (Apr 10, 2013 21:52 GMT)
Miguel Delaney finds Steven Taylor in confident mood ahead of Newcastle's Europa League showdown with Benfica.
Cisse primed for Toon's 'massive' week (Apr 10, 2013 16:34 GMT)
Papiss Cissé has described this week as 'massive' for Newcastle United as they prepare to face a Europa League quarter-final and the Tyne-Wear derby in the space of four days.
Vladimir Petkovic: Referees don't support Lazio (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Lazio manager Vladimir Petkovic believes his club's chances to progress to the Europa League semi-finals have been cruelled by un-supportive officials.
Delaney: Torres steals the show against Rubin (Apr 5, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Fernando Torres was again the headline act as Chelsea outclassed Rubin Kazan 3-1 in the Europa League, reports Miguel Delaney.
Benitez praises Torres after beating Rubin (Apr 4, 2013 21:56 GMT)
Rafael Benitez praised Fernando Torres' all-round performance after the striker scored twice as Chelsea took control of their Europa League quarter-final against Rubin Kazan with a 3-1 victory.
Villas-Boas optimistic over Gareth Bale injury (Apr 4, 2013 21:47 GMT)
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is hopeful the injury Gareth Bale suffered against Basel in the Europa League on Thursday night is not severe.
Pardew realistic about Newcastle's Europa League chances (Apr 4, 2013 21:45 GMT)
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew believes his side can still dare to dream of claiming a Europa League semi-final spot but admits the odds are now stacked against them after their 3-1 defeat against Benfica.
Europa League: Blues beat Rubin, Spurs held (Apr 4, 2013 20:56 GMT)
Chelsea will take a two-goal advantage to Russia after beating Rubin Kazan in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, on a night where Tottenham fought back from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw against FC Basel at home.
Pardew: Toon can pass Benfica test (Apr 4, 2013 13:00 GMT)
Alan Pardew has said Newcastle's Europa League task at Benfica is not mission impossible as the Magpies prepare for a tough test at the Estadio De Luz on Thursday.
Newcastle's Tim Krul back to face Benfica (Apr 4, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul can expect a fire of baptism when he returns to the starting line-up for the first-leg of the Europa League quarter-final showdown with Benfica.
Villas-Boas: Spurs are superior to Basel (Apr 3, 2013 14:42 GMT)
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has claimed his side are superior to Europa League quarter-final opponents FC Basel and he has challenged his players to turn their dreams into reality by reaching the final of the competition in Amsterdam next mon
