UEFA Europa League news

Celtic owner Dermot Desmond escorted off St Andrews course after fan protest

Celtic principal shareholder Dermot Desmond was targeted by supporters during the Alfred Dunhill Links pro-am at St Andrews on Saturday, with tennis balls thrown onto the 15th green before security removed him from the course.

Football Oct 3

Hapoel Beer-Sheva barred from bringing fans to two Europa League away fixtures over security fears

Israeli champions Hapoel Beer-Sheva will play Europa League away games against AZ Alkmaar on 15 October and Union Saint-Gilloise on 22 October without travelling supporters, with the latter match relocated from Belgium to Fortuna Düsseldorf's ground in Germany.

Football Oct 1

Keane dismisses Celtic speculation but admits managerial 'pilot light is still on'

Roy Keane has pushed back on suggestions his appearance at Celtic's Old Firm defeat signals interest in replacing Martin O'Neill, insisting he would never attend a game to eye up a struggling manager's job — though he acknowledged he still craves a return to the dugout.

Football Oct 1

Roy Keane admits management 'pilot light is still on' amid Celtic speculation

Roy Keane has acknowledged he could return to football management, saying the desire resurfaces when watching matches at weekends. The admission comes as Celtic supporters link him with the job currently held by Martin O'Neill.

Football Sep 27

Hip injury: Cornelius out for several months and OM's squad depleted further

Canadian defender Derek Cornelius suffered a hip injury during training with the Canadian national team. Olympique de Marseille confirms a prolonged absence, with the Canadian coach mentioning "several months" out.

Football Sep 25

England call-up revives Gibbs-White transfer talk as Forest risk losing captain next summer

Morgan Gibbs-White is reportedly open to leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of the season, with several Premier League clubs interested. The Forest captain, who earned a belated England recall, is said to need European football to stay at the City Ground.

Football Sep 24

Celtic chief vows to 'support' O'Neill after painful double defeat to Rangers

Chief executive Michael Nicholson has signalled Martin O'Neill will remain Celtic manager despite three consecutive defeats in eight days, including two losses to Rangers, and growing pressure from a frustrated fanbase.

Football Sep 23

Paixao and Harit injured in Classique, OM sinks deeper into crisis

Already 17th in Ligue 1 after five defeats in six matches, OM lost Igor Paixao and Amine Harit to injury during the Classique lost to PSG (1-2). Both players must undergo tests this week before the resumption at Troyes on October 11.

Football Sep 21

Benatia comments on OM live three months after leaving, conflict of interest questioned

New consultant Medhi Benatia was on air Thursday evening to analyze Olympique de Marseille's defeat at Beşiktaş (4-1) — a club he was still directing in the spring. Journalists and observers denounce a clear conflict of interest.

Football Sep 19

4-1 defeat at Besiktas: OM in danger but not yet eliminated from Europa League

Beaten 4-1 in Istanbul on Thursday evening, Marseille began their Europa League campaign with a heavy defeat. Statistical projections place them 18th, still within the playoff spots for February's knockout round.

Football Sep 19

Genesio questions his future at Marseille after fourth consecutive defeat in Istanbul

Crushed by Besiktas in the Europa League on Thursday evening, Olympique de Marseille suffered a fourth consecutive defeat. Bruno Genesio himself raised questions about his position, with the Classique against PSG approaching.

Football Sep 18

Four defeats in five matches: OM in freefall, Genesio plagued by doubt before Clasico

Hammered 4-1 away at Besiktas in the first Ligue Europa matchday, Olympique de Marseille has now suffered four consecutive defeats. Bruno Genesio publicly acknowledged his doubts ahead of hosting PSG on Sunday.

Football Sep 18

EA Sports FC 27 Denies Lepaul Likeness Despite Ligue 1 Top Scorer Award

Despite finishing as Ligue 1's top scorer last season with 21 goals and preparing for his first France call-up, Estéban Lepaul remains without a custom likeness in EA Sports FC 27, receiving a generic face instead. The oversight highlights EA's chronic neglect of French football.

Football Sep 18

Ferencvaros deepen Celtic's crisis with 3-1 Europa League win at Parkhead

Celtic suffered a second heavy defeat in four days as Ferencvaros won 3-1 at Parkhead on Thursday, compounding Sunday's 3-0 Scottish League Cup loss to Rangers with another Old Firm derby looming on Sunday.

Football Sep 17

Crystal Palace demolish Lech Poznan 4-0 to mark Europa League debut at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace opened their Europa League campaign with a commanding 4-0 win over Polish champions Lech Poznan at Selhurst Park. Yeremy Pino, Chris Richards and Jorgen Strand Larsen scored in the first half before Eddie Nketiah added a late fourth.

Football Sep 17

Kluivert scores first European goal as Bournemouth stun Real Sociedad on historic debut

Justin Kluivert and Rayan struck in the opening 20 minutes as Bournemouth claimed a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad in San Sebastian, marking the club's first ever victory in European competition.

Football Sep 17

Kolo Muani breaks his duck with Juventus six months after his last goal

Coming off the bench during Juventus's commanding victory over Nijmegen in the Europa League (5-0), Randal Kolo Muani scored his first goal in a bianconero shirt and provided an assist, ending a six-month drought.

Football Sep 17

Amorim draws Man United parallel as AC Milan pressure mounts after Europa League defeat

Ruben Amorim has compared his struggling AC Milan squad to the one he managed at Manchester United, admitting he feels the same pressure after a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica left Milan winless in three games.

Football Sep 17

Cardinale schedules crisis talks with Amorim after Milan's Europa League humbling by Benfica

AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale is set to hold an emergency meeting with head coach Ruben Amorim following a 2-0 home defeat to Benfica in the Europa League — Milan's third consecutive game without a win.

Football Sep 17

Italian media savage Amorim with 4.5 ratings after AC Milan's Europa League loss to Benfica

Ruben Amorim's AC Milan tenure hit its first serious turbulence as the former Manchester United manager was handed a 4.5 out of 10 by two major Italian outlets following a 2-0 Europa League defeat to Benfica, with critics targeting his team selection for the fourth successive match.

Football Sep 17