Berlin to host 2015 Champions League final, Warsaw to host 2015 Europa League final - originally posted on Soccerlens.com UEFA’s general secretary, Gianni Infantio, made the announcement today that the Olympiastadion in Berlin will host Germany’s first Champions League final in 2015. Show More Summary
The excitement is building for tonight’s post-season exhibition game between Chelsea and Manchester City, which will be played in St Louis. Players from both teams have been training in the States this week, with the Europa League champions...Show More Summary
Despite not achieving any of the club goals, such as getting near the top four or even qualifying for the Europa League, Brendan Rodgers has easily had the best effect of any of the managers since Benitez. Looking back to the beginning...Show More Summary
Rafa Benitez’s arrival at Chelsea signalled a shift in the way David Luiz was considered in English football. After a season where he led Chelsea to 3rd in the Premier League and a Europa League trimph, Luiz was tremendous in defence and midfield for the Blues. Where once he was known as “Sideshow Bob” or a [...]
Malaga believe the team will be able to compete in the Europa League next season after UEFA lifted their additional year of suspension from European competition, as Reuters reported. In December, the La Liga side was banned from UEFA...Show More Summary
Karpin urges Spartak to win against Alania and fight for UEFA Europa League berth – Football news Valeri Karpin has urged Spartak Moscow to win the final Russian Premier League fixture against Alania Vladikavkaz at Luzhniki stadium on...Show More Summary
After yet another late-season disappointment, Tottenham are headed for the Europa League next season. However, while supporters of the north London club are sure to be hurting from the tough manner in which the club missed out on the Champions League, this should not stop them from looking forward to the club's European pursuits next season. Show More Summary
The Spurs finished the 2012/2013 Premier League season in 5th place, with 66 goals and 72 points, their highest points total in history. In addition to a strong League finish, they finished second in their Europa League group, but lost in penalties 4-1, after a 4-4 aggregate, to Basel in the round of 16. The [...]
It’s safe to say Newcastle United will be glad to see the back of the 2012-13 season. Despite an impressive run to the quarter-final of the Europa League, during which they claimed the scalp of Russian giants Anzhi Makhachkala, the Magpies have endured a poor domestic campaign which eventually ended in a 16 th place finish. Show More Summary
Tomas Hubocan laments Zenit St. Petersburg’s UEFA Europa League and Russian Cup exit – Football News Zenit St. Petersburg’s defender, Tomas Hubocan, has backed his side to come back stronger next season after being denied a chance to...Show More Summary
Chelsea did us proud in the Europa League final, but they’ve already handed back the Champions League trophy — the prize that will be fought over at Wembley on Saturday night by Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. If a ticket for that...Show More Summary
Fiorentina were moments away from securing Champions League football for next season, but Milan's last-gasp victory over Siena means the club will have to settle for the Europa League instead. And they could be dealt with another blow this summer. Show More Summary
After six months of service, a Europa League trophy, a place in the Champions League and better win percentages than Roberto Di Matteo, Andres Villas-Boas and Luiz Felipe Scolari, Rafa Benitez has reached the end of his Chelsea contract. Show More Summary
After taking home the Europa League trophy and finishing third in the Premier League table, Chelsea fans were given some good reasons to cheer at the close of this season. A long, football-free summer is on its way and there is not a fan out there who is not looking forward to the start of next season. Show More Summary
Rafa Benitez has had a tough old time as manager of Chelsea FC. Hired as an interim manager after the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo, Benitez has struggled to get the fans off his back. After winning the Europa League and securing 3rd spot, it appears some Chelsea fans have had a change of heart. [...]
An 11-year-old soccer fan managed to join Chelsea players when they collected their Europa League winner’s medals on Wednesday evening. Louis Kearns, a Liverpool fan, managed to make his way onto the field of play and then walked up to collect the trophy alongside David Luiz and Fernando Torres, whilst millions of sports fans watched from [...]Show More Summary
On the day that Rafa Benitez suggests an unusual bare-bottomed salute for the Chelsea fans from the Europa League open-top bus celebration, Friday Football Special (FFS) brings you the Football Dictionary, more from Ray Winstone andShow More Summary
Despite being the victim of a lot of hate from Chelsea supporters during his seven months in charge as manager of Chelsea, Rafa Benitez has overcome adversities from his own supporters to lift the Europa League trophy and end Chelsea’s...Show More Summary
Kevin Kuranyi hints at Bundesliga return – Football News Kevin Kuranyi has expressed a desire to return to the German top division and has urged Dynamo Moscow to secure UEFA Europa League berth this season. Dynamo Moscow striker, Kevin...Show More Summary
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez happy with UEFA Europa League win – Football news Chelsea’s interim manager, Rafa Benitez has admitted that he is quite happy with the way things are going for his side. He also feels that his team...Show More Summary