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Uefa Europa League
The Uefa Europa League is the second-tier annual continental competition for European football clubs. Introduced in 2009, the competition was previously called the Uefa Cup, which had run since 1971. The title has been won by 27 different clubs, 12 of which have won the title more than once. Sevilla are the most successful club in the competition’s history having won it five times. Manchester United were champions in the 2016-17 season after beating Ajax in the final at the Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden.
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9 September, 2024
Roma’s Mats Hummels taps the ball over the line to grab a draw against Spurs. Photo: Reuters
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The shoot-out broke the previous mark of 32 attempts at the European U-21 Championship in 2007, but far short of the world record of 56 kicks.

Ajax goalkeeper Remko Pasveer makes one of his five penalty saves during the shootout between Ajax and Panathinaikos in Amsterdam on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Nigeria

Leverkusen’s unbeaten run, treble hopes end with rout in Europa League final

Xabi Alonso’s side had finished their league campaign without losing and have German Cup final at weekend as Atalanta become the first Italian side to win the trophy since Parma in 1999.

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Uefa Champions League

EPL clubs sweat on extra Champions League place after bad night for England

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Fifa

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Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min celebrates with Emerson Royal after scoring the first goal under Antonio Conte. Photo: Reuters
Uefa Champions League

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Chelsea’s French midfielder N’Golo Kante lifts the trophy after winning the 2020-21 Uefa Champions League. Photo: AFP
Spanish La Liga

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English Premier League

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Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford was the subject of vile racist abuse following his team’s Europa League defeat. Photo: Reuters
English Premier League

Solskjaer’s Man United rebuild mission laid bare by Europa League agony

After steering United to successive top-three finishes in the Premier League, Solskjaer had earmarked the final in Gdansk as the ‘stepping stone for something better to come’.

Manchester United players react after losing the Uefa Europa League final against Villarreal in Gdansk, Poland. Photo: Xinhua
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Paul Pogba’s goal sealed the win for Manchester United against AC Milan. Photo: Xinhua
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English Premier League

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Manchester United side remain second in the Premier League table despite a poor run of form. Photo: Reuters
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Son Heung-min celebrate after beating West Bromwich Albion in the English Premier League. Photo: AFP
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Gerard Houllier with the FA Cup trophy after Liverpool beat Arsenal at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff in 2001. Photo: AFP
English Premier League

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Arsenal fans are socially distanced between blocked seats at the Europa League group B match against Rapid Vienna in London. Photo: EPA
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