Christian Doidge’s second-half double sent Hibernian into the Betfred Cup semi-finals as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Alloa.The Scottish Championship part-timers threatened to emulate their second-round win over Hearts as they led through Paul Hanlon’s 34th-minute own goal following some impressive first-half play.But Hibs dominated the second half and Doidge converted two of ...Full Story »

Steven Whittaker is battling to be fit for Dunfermline’s Betfred Cup quarter-final against St Johnstone.The player/coach trained on Friday after a hamstring injury but went over on his ankle and missed out on Saturday’s defeat by Morton, the Pars’ first of the season.The former Hibernian and Rangers player has been working hard to give himself a chance of facing Saints.St Johns...Full Story »

Leicester eased past AEK Athens 2-0 as they marched on in the Europa League to win their group.Quickfire first-half goals from Cengiz Under and Harvey Barnes ensured the Foxes clinched top spot in Group G.Brendan Rodgers’ side finished ahead of Braga, who beat Zorya Luhansk 2-0, and will be seeded in Monday’s draw for the last 32.AEK Athens end their campaign bottom after losing five...Full Story »

David Turnbull’s first Celtic goal earned the Hoops a battling 3-2 win over Lille to finish their disappointing Europa League campaign on a high.A much-changed home side had no chance of qualifying prior to their final Group H game against the French side but showing impressive energy and desire they took the lead in the 22nd minute when Christopher Jullien headed in from a corner.Jonathan...Full Story »

Tottenham ensured they finished top of Group J in the Europa League with a 2-0 win over Royal Antwerp.Spurs needed to beat the Belgian side to finish at the summit and secure a seeding for the next stage, and second-half goals from Carlos Vinicius and Giovani Lo Celso got the job done.Jose Mourinho again saw his side produce a flat first-half performance, a key feature of their group campaign, b...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard has warned that Rangers are ready to take on anyone after marching into the last 32 of the Europa League as group winners.A 2-0 win over Lech Poznan – sealed with goals from Cedric Itten and Ianis Hagi – sealed top spot in Group D and will be seeded for Monday’s midday draw in Nyon.Gers are unbeaten in 26 games at home and abroad this term and had it not been for...Full Story »

The Tottenham boss says the Red Devils have a great chance of winning the second-tier competition after being knocked out of the Champions League Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United are now "one of the top favourites" to win the Europa League. United suffered a 3-2 defeat away at RB Leipzig on Tuesday which ensured that they missed out on qualification for the Champions League knockout ...Full Story »

The 29-year-old was used as an attacking midfielder and played a crucial role as his side maintained their perfect Europa League record Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta believes Alexandre Lacazette has found his new position after his standout role in the 4-1 win against Rapid Vienna on Thursday. Lacazette was utilised as a number 10 for the Europa League clash and opened the scoring 10 minutes. H...Full Story »

Rangers overcame their stiffest examination yet as they booked their place in the last 32 of the Europa League with a 3-2 win over Standard Liege.On a night of milestones, the Light Blues marked Allan McGregor’s record-breaking 83rd European appearance for the club with their 150th win in continental competition to seal qualification with a game to spare.It also mean boss Steven Gerrard &n...Full Story »

Arsenal supporters returned to the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night and watched their side ease to a Europa League victory over Rapid Vienna.Already assured of qualification to the knockout stages, a comfortable 4-1 win inspired by a fine Alexandre Lacazette opener means the Gunners top Group B.But the result played second fiddle to the return of fans to top-flight football, as 2,000 spectator...Full Story »

Dundalk equalled an unwanted Europa League record by losing their fifth group game against Molde.The 3-1 defeat means the Irish side are yet to pick up a point and have made the joint worst start to a campaign in Europa League history.They have suffered several narrow losses but this was not one of them, with Molde completely dominant on their artificial pitch, to the delight of their 600 fans.S...Full Story »

Tottenham secured their passage into the Europa League knockout stage with a game to spare, but only after an off-colour showing in a 3-3 draw away to LASK in Group J.Penalties from Gareth Bale and substitute Dele Alli sandwiched Son Heung-min’s 12th strike of the season on a difficult night for Spurs in Austria.The hosts were worthy of a point while questions could be asked of one-time En...Full Story »

Leicester have work to do in their final game if they are to win their Europa League group after a much-changed side were beaten 1-0 by Zorya Luhansk in Ukraine.Substitute Allahyar Sayyadmanesh scored six minutes from time to inflict a first defeat on the Foxes in the competition. They remain top of Group G thanks to their head-to-head record against Braga and will finish first if they win at ho...Full Story »

The 40,000-capacity Al Rayyan Stadium, which is situated next to a vast shopping mall on the outskirts of the capital Doha, is scheduled to host six group matches and a last-16 tie in the first winter World Cup. Some 40,000 fans can fit in the Al Rayyan Stadium Credit: Reuters Qatar 2022 organisers welcomed the opening of the arena on Wednesday Credit: Reuters It will be inaugurated with a ma...Full Story »

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Wales manager Jayne Ludlow admitted the failure to beat Northern Ireland cost them their European Championship dream.Northern Ireland secured a play-off spot at the 2022 finals by finishing second in Group C to Norway, edging out Wales courtesy of their superior head-to-head record.Wales are 21 places higher than Northern Ireland in the FIFA women’s world rankings, 34th to 55th, and finish...Full Story »

Wales beat Belarus 3-0 but missed out on qualification for the European Women’s Championship in 2022 as the Faroe Islands failed to deliver an upset in Northern Ireland.First-half goals from Natasha Harding and Rachel Rowe and a Jess Fishlock penalty saw Wales end their Group C campaign in style at Rodney Parade.But Wales knew their finals dream rested on the Faroe Islands producing a foot...Full Story »

Boss Neil Young hailed his heroic players as eighth tier Marine reached the FA Cup third round for the first time in 28 years with a 1-0 win over Havant and Waterlooville.Skipper Niall Cummins; was the hero for the Northern Premier League North West  side with a goal in the closing stages of extra time.Young, whose side dumped out League Two Colchester in the first round, said: “This ...Full Story »

Calvin Bassey scored his first Rangers goal as Steven Gerrard’s team cruised into the Betfred Cup quarter-finals with a 4-0 win over Falkirk.The summer signing from Leicester was recruited to offer cover for Borna Barisic at left-back but took his chance to open his account after being tested out at centre-back.Jermain Defoe got Rangers up and running early before Bassey pounced from close...Full Story »

New Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill was impressed with his side’s display despite needing extra-time to see off National League South Oxford City 1-0 in the second round of the FA Cup.Daniel Udoh’s extra-time goal ensured a winning start for Cotterill as Town manager, having replaced the sacked Sam Ricketts on Friday.Udoh was introduced as a substitute by Cotterill and grabbed the wi...Full Story »