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Friday 20 November 2009
Historic strike just the start for Zapater
Alberto Zapater was delighted to score the first UEFA Europa League goal, but his aim is to ensure Genoa CFC progress in the competition. "I came here to achieve great things for the team, not me," he said.
Monday 16 November 2009
Sporting name Carvalhal as coach
Sporting Clube de Portugal have installed Carlos Carvalhal as coach on a contract until the end of the season with an option for a further campaign following the recent resignation of Paulo Bento.
Sunday 15 November 2009
Mandorlini replaces Conceição in Cluj
Romanian leaders CFR 1907 Cluj have replaced coach Antonio Conceição with experienced Italian Andrea Mandorlini as they seek the two wins they need to maintain their slim UEFA Europa League hopes.
Wednesday 11 November 2009
Eden no longer paradise for Slavia
Coach Karel Jarolím insists SK Slavia Praha's shaky form is "not a crisis" but the Czech champions' listless displays in both domestic and European competition are a cause for concern at Eden Stadium.
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Anfield hero Šmicer signs off at Slavia
Former Czech Republic and Liverpool FC midfielder Vladimír Šmicer has announced his retirement from playing at the age of 36, saying: "My heart wants to play on, but the body will not have it."
Monday 9 November 2009
Drazan limps out of Rapid contention
Midfielder Christopher Drazan is likely to miss the remainder of SK Rapid Wien's UEFA Europa League campaign, having been ruled out for "several weeks" after tearing ligaments in his right ankle.
Monday 9 November 2009
Stein joins walking wounded at Hertha
Hertha BSC Berlin's dire run of luck with injuries has continued, with defender Marc Stein ruled out of action for several weeks after the UEFA Europa League contenders' 1-0 Bundesluga loss at 1. FC Köln.
Monday 9 November 2009
Sky is the limit for Kazım Kazım
Enjoying his football once again under Christoph Daum, Kazım Kazım is confident Fenerbahçe SK have a real shot at UEFA Europa League glory after moving within touching distance of the last 32.
Saturday 7 November 2009
Everton injury curse fails to lift
Everton's hopes of an upturn in form and fortunes have been set back by the news that key players Phil Jagielka and Mikel Arteta, both 27, have had further surgery on their injured knees.
Friday 6 November 2009
Srna unveils Shakhtar masterplan
Darijo Srna said FC Shakhtar Donetsk aim to "win every game we play" in this season's UEFA Europa League after the Ukrainian side qualified for the knockout stage with two matches to spare.
Friday 6 November 2009
Ajax showing inspires Emanuelson
Urby Emanuelson is hoping AFC Ajax can maintain the level of performance that saw them defeat nine-man NK Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 to move within reach of the UEFA Europa League knockout stage.
Friday 6 November 2009
Early fright stirs Villarreal into action
Midfielder Robert Pirès praised goalkeeper Diego López for a crucial early stop that paved the way for Villarreal CF's 4-1 win over S.S. Lazio. "He saved us from a very complicated situation," he said.
Friday 6 November 2009
Bento calls time on Sporting tenure
Paulo Bento has resigned as coach of UEFA Europa League Group D leaders Sporting Clube de Portugal after four years at the helm, with his former assistant Leonel Pontes appointed as caretaker.
Friday 6 November 2009
'At a club like Celtic you never give up'
A 0-0 at Hamburger SV left Celtic FC's UEFA Europa League future hanging by a thread but midfielder Barry Robson is not giving in, though he noted: "Luck's been against us in this competition."
Friday 6 November 2009
Basel's job not done yet, warns Frei
Alexander Frei said FC Basel 1893 have work to do to reach the round of 32 though a 3-1 defeat of PFC CSKA Sofia kept them top of Group E but agreed they "would have to be sloppy to miss out".

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