UEFA Europa League
Second-tier UEFA club competition.
Competition page →-
Fofana seals £30m Sunderland move after Arteta's fitness doubts blocked Arsenal deal
Malick Fofana joined Sunderland from Lyon in a £30m deal on transfer deadline day after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta raised concerns about the 21-year-old winger's ability to handle the physical demands of the Premier League.
Football -
Guendouzi handed two-game Champions League ban for provoking Lyon fans after Fenerbahce's play-off win
UEFA has suspended Matteo Guendouzi for Fenerbahce's first two Champions League fixtures and fined him €50,000 after the former Arsenal midfielder made obscene gestures and taunted Lyon supporters during a chaotic 2-1 play-off victory on 26 August.
Football -
Man Utd debut partner to Rashford, Joe Riley now builds career in insurance at 29
Joe Riley shared Manchester United's first-team debut night with Marcus Rashford in 2016 against Midtjylland, earning a standing ovation at Old Trafford. A decade on, the 29-year-old plays seventh-tier football for Warrington Rylands while working as a financial protection advisor in Sale.
Football -
Trabzonspor seeks new manager: Blanc mentioned, Conceiçao prioritized
After firing Fatih Tekke, Trabzonspor is targeting Sergio Conceiçao to take over the Turkish club. Laurent Blanc, mentioned by some supporters, is not believed to be on the board's shortlist.
Football -
Benatia leaves OM to become consultant for European nights
Two months after leaving Olympique de Marseille, where he was director of football, Medhi Benatia has joined Canal+ as a consultant. He will notably appear on UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League coverage.
Football -
Guardiola's immersive documentary arrives in France on September 9
« A beautiful obsession », a four-part documentary series on Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City, will air in France from September 9. The film reveals a particularly vulnerable coach, even discussing his divorce with his players.
Football -
Timber's departure reopens the door to a surprise signing at OM
Olympique de Marseille closed the summer transfer window without signing a single player, an unprecedented situation for a club from one of Europe's top five leagues competing in continental competition. The transfer of Quinten Timber to Crystal Palace for €20 million could, however, change that.
Football -
Arsenal, City and Villa face UEFA squad registration deadline 48 hours after transfer window closes
Nine Premier League clubs competing in European competition this season must register their squads with UEFA by 11pm on Wednesday, September 2 — just 48 hours after the summer transfer window shut.
Football -
UEFA Coefficient: France Threatened by Portugal for Fifth Place
Separated by just 0.083 points in the UEFA coefficient ranking, France and Portugal are locked in a decisive battle for fifth place, which determines the number of French clubs directly qualified for the Champions League.
Football -
Sunderland swoop for Lyon winger Fofana as Arsenal hesitation opens the door
Sunderland are closing in on a five-year deal for Lyon's Malick Fofana, 21, after the Belgian winger was given permission to travel for a medical. Arsenal had been linked but their hesitancy allowed the Championship club to move ahead.
Football -
Bah and Echeverri set to leave Man City on deadline day as fringe pair find new clubs
Manchester City are closing in on deadline-day exits for defender Juma Bah and playmaker Claudio Echeverri. Bah is heading to Bundesliga side Augsburg on loan, while Benfica lead the race for Echeverri in a deal that could include an option to buy.
Football -
Knee Injury: Khéphren Thuram Facing Extended Absence at Juventus
The 25-year-old French midfielder, sidelined with a knee injury since the end of last season, will consult a specialist in Lyon. Surgery or prolonged rest is being considered, prompting Juventus to explore the transfer market.
Football -
Watkins seals £50m Al Hilal move 'with a heavy heart' after six years at Villa
Ollie Watkins has completed a three-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal for £50m, ending a six-year spell at Aston Villa in which he became the club's record Premier League scorer with 91 goals.
Football -
Summer transfer window blank at OM: Rothen accuses McCourt of leaving club without signings
With just days until the transfer deadline on September 1, 2026, Olympique de Marseille has recorded no incoming transfers this summer. Sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has not ruled out finishing the window empty-handed, a prospect Jérôme Rothen deems "catastrophic."
Football -
Rennes draws the best lot among French clubs in Europa League
After the Champions League draw, Lyon, Marseille, Rennes and Monaco discovered their opponents in Europa League and Conference League. Stade Rennais inherited the 5th easiest schedule in the competition, while Lyon and Marseille face significantly tougher challenges.
Football -
Paixao at OM: Lorenzi admits financial constraints but wants to keep him
OM sporting director Grégory Lorenzi acknowledged Friday that the club's financial difficulties could force Igor Paixao's departure, while insisting he wants to keep the Brazilian striker.
Football -
Salah vows 'I came here to win' after Trabzonspor's 4-0 Europa League hammering
Mohamed Salah posted a defiant message on social media after Trabzonspor were thrashed 4-0 by Ferencvaros and dumped out of the Europa League, with manager Fatih Tekke's subsequent resignation attempt rejected by the club's board.
Football -
Ibrahim Maza faces OM and OL: Bayer Leverkusen drawn with two French clubs in Europa League
The Europa League group stage draw has placed Bayer Leverkusen alongside Olympique de Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais, offering Algerian supporters a special opportunity to follow their rising star Ibrahim Maza, 20, who has become a key figure for the national team.
Football -
Europa League: OM face Leverkusen, Lyon take on Juventus as Rennes learn their opponents
The Europa League league phase draw has delivered its verdicts on Friday for the three French clubs competing: Marseille, Lyon and Rennes now know their eight respective opponents.
Football -
Europa League draw: Lyon and Marseille in pot 1, Rennes in pot 2
The UEFA Europa League league phase draw takes place on Friday, August 28 in Monaco. Lyon and Marseille are in pot 1, while Rennes is placed in pot 2 among 36 clubs competing.
Football
