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Friday 3 July 2009
Allofs builds for Bremen's future
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.
Friday 3 July 2009
Franco and Keita join Galatasaray
Galatasaray AŞ 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.
Friday 3 July 2009
Europe lures Marcano to Villarreal
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.
Friday 3 July 2009
United's Possebon loaned to Braga
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.
Friday 3 July 2009
Wichniarek gives Hertha another try
Polish striker Artur Wichniarek has returned for a second spell at Hertha BSC Berlin after leaving relegated DSC Arminia Bielefeld, signing a two-year deal with the UEFA Europa League contenders.
Friday 3 July 2009
Cruyff turn helps Valletta prevail
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".
Friday 3 July 2009
Llanelli rejoice in Motherwell success
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".
Thursday 2 July 2009
Big guns make fast Europa League start
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.
Thursday 2 July 2009
HSV seal Zé Roberto signature
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.
Thursday 2 July 2009
Kharja becomes latest Genoa recruit
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.
Thursday 2 July 2009
Toulouse plump for Paulo Machado
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.
Thursday 2 July 2009
Roma striker Montella retires
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.
Thursday 2 July 2009
Valente joins Braga brigade
SC Braga continued to strengthen ahead of their UEFA Europa League campaign by signing FC Porto left-winger Diogo Valente on a three-year deal.
Thursday 2 July 2009
No respite for Swedish starlets
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.
Thursday 2 July 2009
New-look Anorthosis await fresh dawn
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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