Showing posts with label Europa League. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Europa League. Show all posts

8/29/15

It’s possible that Mkhitaryan will not play with Gabala because of political reasons

It’s possible that Mkhitaryan will not play with Gabala because of political reasons
As a midfielder of Borussia Dortmund Henrikh Mkhitaryan could miss the guest match of UEFA Europe League with Azerbaijani Gabala for political reasons. The game will be held in Baku on 22nd of October.
The problem is the visit of Mkhitaryan to Nagorno-Karabakh in 2011 which Azerbaijan considered as occupied territory. It is noted that in case of arrival to Baku Mkhitarian can be arrested because of the article of the Criminal Code called illegal crossing of the state border of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

12/2/14

Mancini: We want to get back into the Champions League

Mancini: We want to get back into the Champions League
Head coach of Inter Roberto Mancini made it clear that he prefers to win in the Europa League third place in the standings in Serie A at the end of the current season, solving the problem of return of the club from Milan in the Champions League. Starting this season, we recall, victory of the Europa League will get a place in the main European club football tournament.
“We want to get back into the Champions League and we know what to do. What would you choose? Well, Europa League would be preferable on the third place in Serie A, as it would mean that we have raised over his head trophy after only six months” - said Mancini.
As a reminder Inter got the right to participate in the playoffs at the end of the UEFA Europa League group stage, while in Serie A standings on 11th place after 13 rounds.

12/7/12

Michel Platini: I'm not talking about the Elimination of the Europa League

Michel Platini: I'm not talking about the Elimination of the Europa League
UEFA President Michel Platini has refuted reports that he is going to eliminate Europa League in favor of the expansion of the Champions League with 32 to 64 teams.
«I only said that in 2014, we will take a decision on the format of the European Cup in 2015 to 2018 year. I'm not talking about the Elimination of the Europa League. This is a tournament involving the top clubs in Europe, and everyone has a chance to win it. Need to understand what we can do to improve the tournament. The matter we are discussing,» - Platini said.

9/21/12

Tottenham players were subjected to racist insults during the match with Lazio

Tottenham players were subjected to racist insults during the match with Lazio
Tottenham Hotspur of the English players were subjected to racist insults by the Italian Lazio fans during the match of UEFA Europa League group stage. In the second half from the stands are fans sounded the characteristic puffing when the ball appeared Jermain Defoe, Aaron Lennon and Andros Townsend.
After the match, which ended in a goalless draw, admitted coach André Villas-Boas has called on UEFA to look into what happened. Note that at White Hart Lane was attended by UEFA President Michel Platini.

Curse Of The San Siro

Curse Of The San Siro
The Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport summed up by Inter Milan in the group stage of the Europa League against Rubin Kazan. According to the newspaper, the hosts were in a catastrophic situation, but a miracle saved the Nerazzurri, when already in stoppage time Yuto Nagatomo managed to equalize the score. «This is already the seventh game at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, where the hosts - AC Milan and Inter - could not achieve victory. But even if the neighbors of Milan, the statistics remain alarming: in the new season of Inter in 4 matches two draws and two defeats,» - notes Edition.
«Atypical for inter tactics in three hitters failed. Cassano, right person, did not have enough speed to get to grips with the role of winger. Livaja, and even scored a goal, also shone, Coutinho was eliminated from the game. In the middle of fields Inter inferior opponent until the field has not appeared Guarín. After that, things went a little better. Unfortunately, the coach thought Stramaccioni in this game run only occasionally,» - sums up the issue.
Despite the loss of a victory, according to analysts, the Rubin is cause for joy. Rondon thoroughly patted Samuel nerves in that game and scored at the end of the meeting, Riazantsev also participated in the successful attack. Unable to distinguish Karadeniz, but here everything is worth to pay homage to Handanovic which effectively acted at the gate. The Russians eventually missed his chance, but Inter escaped destruction, but for both competitors satisfactory result.

9/20/12

Stramaccioni: We had a hard time against Rubin

Stramaccioni: We had a hard time against Rubin
Inter's coach Andrea Stramaccioni commented on the match of the group stage of the Europa League with Rubin (2:2).
«Against Rubin us was hard. We are the fourth consecutive miss quick goal in his field. However, Lafata and fought back. In General, we played well, but failing home series disturbs us. I would like to mention our fans and apologize to them for a draw,» - said Stramaccioni.

7/27/12

Pazzini and Julio Cesar did not appear on the application of Inter in the Europa League

Pazzini and Julio Cesar did not appear on the application of Inter in the Europa League
Apparently, the leadership of Inter firmly intends to part with Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar and Italian national team striker Giampaolo Pazzini, reports Italian press. Both players have not yet made the team for the UEFA Europa League, although did not have damage. 
Inter will start in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round. 2 and 9 August team of Andrea Stramacconi will play against the Croatian Hajduk.

6/30/12

Gianni Infantino: UEFA has changed the system

This is done to increase solidarity between the clubs "and reduce the financial gap between the two European tournaments
“UEFA has changed the system of income distribution among participants in European competition in the period from 2012 to 2015. UEFA will receive an additional 40 million euros from the Champions League,” - told a news conference UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino
This is done to increase solidarity between the clubs "and reduce the financial gap between the two European tournaments. While about 31.5 million euros will be given Champions League clubs and 8.5 million. In addition, it predicted revenue of both Infantino, UEFA will increase from 2012 to 2015. Return of the Champions League will increase by 22 per cent and the year will be about 1.34 billion euros. UEFA will become profitable at 12 per cent, revenues will be 225 million euro tournament.

5/12/12

Falcao took part in a photo session with Tigers (Video)

Atletico striker Radamel Falcao took part in an unusual photo session at Vicente Calderon, is reported by the official website of the Club.

5/9/12

Radamel Falcao: “Dedicate this victory to God, family and fans Atletico”

Atletico striker Radamel Falcao shared emotions from winning in the finals of the League of Europe on Athletics (3: 0).

Marcelo Bielsa: “We defended poorly and played well enough – it's my fault”

Coach Athletics Marcelo Bielsa shared his impressions after the final match of the League of Europe against Atlético (0: 3).

Diego Simeone: “Tomorrow's children will go to school in their Atletico”

Atletico coach Diego Simeone shared emotions from winning in the finals of the League of Europe on Athletiks (3: 0). 

Adrian Lopez: “Fans deserve this victory in this season”

Atletico striker Adrian Lopez has shared emotion of victory in the final of the League of Europe on Athletics (3: 0).

Marcelo Bielsa: “I hope that we will meet the expectations of fans”

Coach of Athletics Marcelo Bielsa shared expectations of Europe League final match against Atletico.

4/26/12

Emery: “Atletico played better and deserved victory”

Valencia CF coach Emery shared the view of the European League semi-final return with Atletico.

Athletic will play with Atletico in Europe League final

In the final of the League of Europe-2011/12 will play two Spanish team Atletico and Athletic.

Adrian Lopez: “Well, that Europe League will play in the final two Spanish teams”

Atletico striker Adrian Lopez shared his impressions of the return match 1/2 European League quarter-final with Valencia (1-0, the first game – 4: 2).

4/20/12

AS: Emery will leave the coach

The head coach of Valencia Riled the outgoing will be leaving at the end of the season, AS. According to the source, the specialist has already announced his decision to the players team. Formal confirmation of that information has yet been received.

4/19/12

Unai Emery: "The result reflects what was happening on the field"

Head coach of Valencia, Unai Emery's first game after the half final of the League of Europe, Atletico (2:4) admitted that the outcome of the meeting is valid, and expressed the hope that the team will be transformed into a home game.

Marcelo Bielsa: “Athletic underestimated the opponent”

Head coach of Athletics, Marcelo Bielsa after defeat in the match 1/2 Europa League against the Sporting (1:2) said that the Basques have fallen victim to underestimate an opponent.