Friday 03 July 2009 |
18:13 - Allofs builds for Bremen's future - UEFA.COM
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| Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs told
uefa.com his side were "very proud to be
participating in the first Europa League" as he
looked ahead with confidence after last term's
German Cup win.
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18:01 - Franco and Keita join Galatasaray - UEFA.COM
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| Galatasaray A? have completed the double signing
of goalkeeper Leo Franco from Club Atlético de
Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais winger Kader Keita,
with both agreeing three-year contracts.
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17:51 - Europe lures Marcano to Villarreal - UEFA.COM
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| New Villarreal CF defender Iván Marcano said the
prospect of playing European football was one of
the crucial factors in his decision to make a
reported ?6m switch from Real Racing Club.
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17:50 - United's Possebon loaned to Braga - UEFA.COM
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| Twenty-year-old Brazilian-born midfielder Rodrigo
Possebon has joined SC Braga on loan from
Manchester United FC, with a view to developing
his game in the UEFA Europa League this season.
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17:48 - Cruyff turn helps Valletta prevail - UEFA.COM
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| Former FC Barcelona star Jordi Cruyff showed his
class as Malta's Valletta FC won 3-0 against
Iceland's Keflavík on Thursday with captain
Gilbert Agius saying his side are "halfway to
qualification".
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16:50 - Wichniarek gives Hertha another try - UEFA.COM
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| Polish striker Artur Wichniarek has returned for a
second spell at Hertha BSC Berlin after leaving
relegated DSC Arminia Bielefeld, signing a
two-year contract with the UEFA Europa League
contenders.
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12:13 - Allofs builds for Bremen's future - UEFA.COM
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| Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs told
uefa.com his side were "very proud to be
participating in the first Europa League" as he
looked ahead with confidence after last term's
German Cup win.
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10:48 - Cruyff turn helps Valletta prevail - UEFA.COM
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| Former FC Barcelona star Jordi Cruyff showed his
class as Malta's Valletta FC won 3-0 against
Iceland's Keflavík on Thursday with captain
Gilbert Agius saying his side are "halfway to
qualification".
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10:29 - Llanelli rejoice in Motherwell success - UEFA.COM
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| Wales's Llanelli AFC pulled off the first shock
result of the UEFA Europa League era with
player-manager Andy Legg calling their 1-0 win at
Motherwell FC "the best result that Llanelli have
ever had".
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09:07 - Gannon planning clearout at Well - TEAMTALK.COM
Motherwell manager Jim Gannon warned he is
planning to replace several of his players after
his debut ended in a shock 1-0 loss to Llanelli.
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00:43 - Motherwell shocked by Llanelli - SKYSPORTS.COM
Motherwell made a dismal start to their Europa
League campaign as they lost 1-0 at home to
Llanelli.
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00:42 - Big guns make fast Europa League start - UEFA.COM
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| Anorthosis Famagusta FC and Rosenborg BK both made
impressive starts as the opening 23 fixtures in
the inaugural UEFA Europa League were played
across Europe in the first qualifying round.
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Thursday 02 July 2009 |
19:42 - Big guns make fast Europa League start - UEFA.COM
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| Anorthosis Famagusta FC and Rosenborg BK both made
impressive starts as the opening 23 fixtures in
the inaugural UEFA Europa League were played
across Europe in the first qualifying round.
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19:33 - Roma striker Montella retires - UEFA.COM
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| AS Roma striker and former Italian international
Vincenzo Montella has announced his retirement
from playing after terminating his contract with
the Giallorossi which still had a year left to
run.
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18:50 - HSV seal Zé Roberto signature - UEFA.COM
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| Hamburger SV have signed midfielder Zé Roberto
from FC Bayern München on a free transfer, the
34-year-old former Brazilian international penning
a two-year deal with the Hanseatic outfit.
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18:47 - UEFA Europa League era begins - UEFA.COM
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| Just 43 days after FC Shakhtar Donetsk claimed the
38th and final edition of the UEFA Cup, this
evening heralds the dawn of a new era as the
inaugural UEFA Europa League gets under way.
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18:43 - Kharja becomes latest Genoa recruit - UEFA.COM
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| Genoa CFC have continued to reinforce ahead of
their UEFA Europa League participation by signing
Moroccan international Houssine Kharja from Serie
A rivals AC Siena for an undisclosed fee.
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18:42 - Toulouse plump for Paulo Machado - UEFA.COM
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| UEFA Europa League play-off participants Toulouse
FC have signed midfielder Paulo Machado from FC
Porto on a four-year contract after he impressed
with AS Saint-Etienne on loan last season.
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18:33 - Roma striker Montella retires - UEFA.COM
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| AS Roma striker and former Italian international
Vincenzo Montella has announced his retirement
from playing after terminating his contract with
the Giallorossi which still had a year left to
run.
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18:00 - No respite for Swedish starlets - UEFA.COM
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| Three members of Sweden's Under-21 squad could
return to action this evening after less than a
week off as Helsingborgs IF kick off their UEFA
Europa League bid against Armenian hopefuls FC
MIKA.
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17:58 - No respite for Swedish starlets - UEFA.COM
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| Three members of Sweden's Under-21 squad could
return to action this evening after less than a
week off as Helsingborgs IF kick off their UEFA
Europa League bid against Armenian hopefuls FC
MIKA.
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16:08 - UEFA tighten rules on racism - TEAMTALK.COM
UEFA have given referees the power to halt and
even abandon matches in European competitions if
there is racist chanting by fans.
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15:00 - No respite for Swedish starlets - UEFA.COM
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| Three members of Sweden's Under-21 squad could
return to action this evening after less than a
week off as Helsingborgs IF kick off their UEFA
Europa League bid against Armenian hopefuls FC
MIKA.
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14:55 - New-look Anorthosis await fresh dawn - UEFA.COM
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| Last season will linger long in the memory for
fans of Anorthosis Famagusta FC, but new boss
Ernst Middendorp has called on his players to
embrace "a new beginning" in the UEFA Europa
League.
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14:25 - New-look Anorthosis await fresh dawn - UEFA.COM
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| Last season will linger long in the memory for
fans of Anorthosis Famagusta FC, but new boss
Ernst Middendorp has called on his players to
embrace "a new beginning" in the UEFA Europa
League.
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13:50 - Lean year leaves Banants hungry - UEFA.COM
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| Having snatched a UEFA Europa League place from a
poor campaign last year, Armenia's FC Banants want
to make amends, with Arthur Voskanyan aiming "to
improve our standing and cheer up the fans".
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12:54 - Okzhetpes eager to earn their fortune - UEFA.COM
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| FC Okzhetpes Kokshetau are preparing for UEFA
Europa League action tonight despite finishing
ninth in Kazakhstan, with president Marat Ospanov
saying Europe is "a real jackpot for our club".
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07:59 - Gannon already had impact - Lasley - TEAMTALK.COM
Keith Lasley believes fans will immediately see
the impact Jim Gannon has made when Motherwell
face Llanelli in their Europa League qualifier.
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Wednesday 01 July 2009 |
19:58 - Advocaat sets Zenit departure date - UEFA.COM
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| The Belgian Football Association has announced
that Dutchman Dick Advocaat will step down at FC
Zenit St. Petersburg at the end of the year to
take up the position as their national team coach.
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17:13 - Legg's focus isn't on Motherwell - TEAMTALK.COM
Llanelli manager Andy Legg admits they are
catching Motherwell at the perfect moment as the
Steelmen adapt to a major upheaval.
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16:34 - Mestalla calls for Moyá and Saltor - UEFA.COM
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| Valencia CF have bolstered their back line with
the double signing of goalkeeper Miguel Ángel
Moyá, 25, from RCD Mallorca for a reported ?5m and
right-back Bruno Saltor, 28, who arrives from UD
Almería.
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16:25 - McStay goes it alone at Újpest - UEFA.COM
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| Former Celtic FC defender Willie McStay has been
named as the new coach of Hungarian side Újpest
FC, who will take on FC Steaua Bucure?ti in the
UEFA Europa League second qualifying round.
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15:25 - McStay goes it alone at Újpest - UEFA.COM
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| Former Celtic FC defender Willie McStay has been
named as the new coach of Hungarian side Újpest
FC, who will take on FC Steaua Bucure?ti in the
UEFA Europa League second qualifying round.
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Tuesday 30 June 2009 |
16:00 - Athletic increase attacking options - UEFA.COM
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| Athletic Club Bilbao hope to have found the
perfect foil for Fernando Llorente after signing
former Real Sociedad de Fútbol forward Ińigo Díaz
de Cerio, who arrives at San Mamés on a free
transfer.
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15:25 - Gannon gets the nod at Motherwell - UEFA.COM
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| Scottish Premier League outfit Motherwell FC have
appointed Jim Gannon as their new manager ahead of
Thursday's UEFA Europa League first qualifying
round first leg against Wales' Llanelli AFC.
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Monday 29 June 2009 |
21:11 - Toulouse put faith in Pelé - UEFA.COM
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| Toulouse FC have swooped for highly-regarded
goalkeeper Yohann Pelé, 26, on a four-year deal
from Le Mans UC 72 as a replacement for the FC
Girondins de Bordeaux-bound Cédric Carrasso.
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16:29 - Benfica bring in South American pair - UEFA.COM
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| Argentinian left-back José Alberto Shaffer and
Brazilian right-back Patrick have become SL
Benfica's first signings of the summer, as the
Lisbon side gear up for the UEFA Europa League
play-offs.
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Friday 26 June 2009 |
13:49 - Club Brugge move for AZ's Donk - UEFA.COM
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| Club Brugge KV have signed central defender Ryan
Donk for an undisclosed fee from Dutch champions
AZ Alkmaar, with the 23-year-old signing a
four-year deal at the Jan Breydelstadion.
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13:31 - Kallio excited by Europa League bid - TEAMTALK.COM
Fulham defender Toni Kallio believes Roy Hodgson's
men are primed for an assault on next season's
Europa League.
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12:30 - Braga add Ney to their ranks - UEFA.COM
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| SC Braga's summer recruitment drive has continued
with Brazilian defender Ney dos Santos following
CF Estrela da Amadora team-mate Fernando Alexandre
to the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round
contenders.
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12:24 - Saviola set for Benfica switch - UEFA.COM
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| SL Benfica are on the verge of capturing
Argentinian international Javier Saviola from Real
Madrid CF in a ?5m deal, with the forward set to
sign a three-year contract with the Portuguese
Liga side.
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Thursday 25 June 2009 |
18:19 - Motherwell Europa tie switched - TEAMTALK.COM
Motherwell's Europa League first qualifying round
second-leg tie against Llanelli has been moved
from the Reds' ground to the Parc y Scarlets.
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11:01 - Lille deal for striker Aubameyang - UEFA.COM
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| Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has
joined UEFA Europa League hopefuls LOSC Lille
Métropole on loan from AC Milan, having spent last
season in France with second-tier Dijon FCO.
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Wednesday 24 June 2009 |
17:47 - Villarreal strengthen goalkeeper options - UEFA.COM
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| UEFA Europa League hopefuls Villarreal CF have
signed Xavi Oliva from second-tier CD Castellón to
provide backup for No1 Diego López, the
33-year-old committing to El Madrigal until summer
2011.
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16:42 - Fenerbahçe top on with Turkish talent - UEFA.COM
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| Fenerbahçe SK have signed Kayserispor midfielder
Mehmet Topuz and Gaziantepspor defender Bekir
?rtegün, with the latter confident he can "cope
with the pressure" after signing a four-year
contract.
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12:26 - Fernando Alexandre joins Braga influx - UEFA.COM
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| A week after the arrival of coach Domingo
Pacięncia and Angelo Peńa, the Venezuelan
international, CF Estrela da Amadora midfielder
Fernando Alexandre has become the latest new face
at SC Braga.
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11:41 - Bonetti replaces Rednic at Dinamo - UEFA.COM
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| Former AC Milan and Juventus defender Dario
Bonetti has been named as the new coach of FC
Dinamo 1948 Bucure?ti, with Mircea Rednic walking
out on the UEFA Europa League contenders.
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11:34 - New keeper for Paços de Ferreira - UEFA.COM
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| UEFA Europa League second qualifying round
contenders FC Paços de Ferreira have signed
24-year-old goalkeeper Filipe Mendes from Liga
rivals CF Estrela da Amadora for an undisclosed
fee.
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Tuesday 23 June 2009 |
13:11 - Trabzonspor go Belgian with Broos - UEFA.COM
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| Belgian Hugo Broos has been named as the new coach
of Turkish side Trabzonspor as the Black Sea club
prepare to enter the inaugural UEFA Europa League
in the play-offs.
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11:35 - Galatasaray calls for Gökhan Zan - UEFA.COM
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| Defender Gökhan Zan has left Turkish champions
Be?ikta? JK to join Galatasaray A?, saying:
"Repeating the success I had with Be?ikta? with
Galatasaray would make me very happy.
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