Europa Cup: Steaua Bucharest edge out Chelsea in first leg

Last Updated: Friday, March 8, 2013, 08:45

A dour performance from the Blues sees them head to Stamford Bridge with a narrow 1-0 deficit thanks to a first-half spot kick that was given away by Ryan Bertrand.

Luis Suarez will not be investigated for stamp on Zenit defender

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 09:17

Luis Suarez will not be investigated for an apparent stamp on Zenit defender Tomas Hubocan in Liverpool`s clash with the Russians in the Europa League last week.

Europa Cup: Late Dembele leveller sees Spurs through

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 10:14

Tottenham secured their progress into the last 16 of the Europa League with a dramatic late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Lyon at the Stade de Gerland.

Europa League: Late Hazard strike saves Chelsea`s blushes

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 09:47

Substitute Eden Hazard struck a brilliant last-gasp goal to secure Chelsea a spot in the last 16 of the Europa League with a 1-1 draw with Sparta Prague at Stamford Bridge.

Inspired Liverpool fail to get past Zenit

Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2013, 09:37

Luis Suarez scored twice as Liverpool beat Zenit St Petersburg 3-1 but crashed out of the Europa League on away goals.

Europa League: Zenit`s Hulk stuns Liverpool

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 09:22

A tepid performance from the Reds was punished by second half-strikes from the Brazilian and midfielder Sergey Semak, while Luis Suarez will rue a series of spurned opportunities.

Europa League: Bale free-kicks Spurs to 2-1 win against Lyon

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 09:15

The Welshman`s two superb free-kicks - the second with the last kick of the game - give Spurs a narrow lead to take to France, despite Samuel Umtiti`s second-half thunderbolt.

Europa League: Oscar gives Chelsea first leg win over Prague

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 09:11

The Stamford Bridge side struggled during a pedestrian game but the Brazilian youngster decided the first leg less than 60 seconds after coming on with a delightful finish.

Europa League: Inter`s Cluj win marred by Milito injury concern

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 09:06

Rodrigo Palacio was on target twice for the Italian side but their talismanic Argentine attacker faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering serious ligament damage.

Europa League: Napoli, Leverkusen lose; Ajax wins first leg

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 09:00

Napoli was humbled by Plzen, while Lazio rescued spoils at Monchengladbach. Elsewhere in Europe`s secondary tournament, there were vital wins for Levante, Ajax and Benfica, while the manner of Basel`s victory over Dnipro was also a highlight.

Mata wants Chelsea to make history by winning both European cups

Last Updated: Saturday, December 22, 2012, 14:15

Spanish midfielder Juan Mata wants Chelsea to create history and become the first team to hold both of Europe’s top titles, the Champions League and the Europa League, at the same time.

Rubin will be underdogs against Atletico: Sharonov

Last Updated: Friday, December 21, 2012, 14:30

Rubin Kazan defender Roman Sharonov is under no illusion his side will be the underdogs after being drawn against holders Atletico Madrid in the Europa League knockout stage.