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Jhon Durán helps Mourinho’s side to 5-2 aggregate win
Rangers advance to face Club Brugge in playoffs
José Mourinho is one round away from taking Fenerbahce back into the Champions League for the first time in 17 years.
The storied head coach’s team surged into the Champions League qualifying playoffs by overturning a two-goal deficit in a 5-2 qualifying round win against Robin van Persie’s Feyenoord.
Continue reading...Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce roared back to set up a playoff with Benfica, while Bromley stunned Ipswich in the Carabao Cup
15 min: Fenerbahce 0-0 Feyenoord (agg: 1-2) Jhon Duran – the very same – has just hit the side netting with Fener’s first half-chance. Feyenoord have probably played the more intricate football but Fenerbahce look a threat on the break.
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Qarabag 4-1 Shkendija (5pm, agg: 5-1)
FC Copenhagen 0-0 Malmo FF (agg: 0-0)
Fenerbahce 0-0 Feyenoord (agg: 1-2)
Pafos 1-0 Dynamo Kyiv (agg: 2-0)
Plzen 0-0 Rangers (agg: 0-3)
Continue reading...Club refer to ‘poorly conceived regulations’
Claim some clubs have ‘unique privilege and power’
Crystal Palace have called on Uefa to scrap its rules on multi-club ownership (MCO) and questioned whether they received a fair hearing at the court of arbitration of sport after their appeal against demotion from the Europa League was rejected.
Cas confirmed on Monday it had upheld Uefa’s decision to demote the FA Cup winners to the Conference League after it decided John Textor held shares and had a decisive influence in Palace and Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League. Textor has since sold his 44.9% stake in the club to another US businessman, Woody Johnson.
Continue reading...The Galaxy are the worst team by record in MLS, but they're in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals. Why is the team delivering such conflicting results?
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros welcome USMNT and MLS legend Marcelo Balboa to discuss his soccer journey, including his decision to return to the U.S. to help launch Major League Soccer in 1996. They also revisit his experience during the 1994 World Cup and ask if the 2026 tournament can compare. Marcelo weighs in on criticism from former USMNT players and shares why Christian Pulisic deserves some grace.
It was only the Community Shield, but issues from pre-season popped up again for Arne Slot in Liverpool’s loss on penalties to Crystal Palace
It was the Community Shield, and that should not be forgotten. There isn’t anybody who has been watching English football for any period of time who hasn’t made the mistake of taking too seriously a conclusion drawn in the midst of the traditional curtain-raiser, giddy on the sight of Wembley in its pomp and the return of competitive club football from the summer wilderness.
Any analysis has to be tempered. Teams are always works in progress, evolving and developing, but that is never truer than in early August with new signings adapting to their teammates and surroundings, and others shaking the summer from their legs. Things will change. But after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace and subsequent defeat on penalties in the Community Shield, it can be said with a degree of certainty that their new signings have gelled better at the front of the pitch than the back.
Continue reading...The South Korean superstar is one of the most beloved players on his home continent, giving MLS a valuable chance to raise its profile
South Korean baseball fans have long been accustomed to organizing their weekends around MLB schedules – now it is time for the country’s soccer supporters to do the same with MLS.
Son Heung-min has started his two-year contract with Los Angeles FC, coming just after the attacker helped Tottenham Hotspur become the biggest club in his homeland (even if claims of close to 13 million fans are surely wildly overexaggerated) and one of the biggest in his home continent. Now it is the time to see what he can do in Los Angeles on the field and what the club can do off it.
Continue reading...England international due to have medical on Monday
City have been asking for £12m loan fee for £100m signing
Jack Grealish is poised to sign for Everton on loan after agreeing to leave Manchester City in an attempt to revive his stalled career.
Everton’s interest in the City midfielder was reciprocated over the weekend with Grealish accepting the opportunity to join David Moyes’s side in their first season at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The 29-year-old is due to undergo a medical on Monday and confirmation of his loan deal could be announced swiftly, providing there are no issues.
Continue reading...Palace were demoted from Europa League by Uefa
Club hoped to overturn decision related to ownership
Crystal Palace have lost their appeal against demotion from the Europa League and will take their place in the Conference League. The court of arbitration for sport confirmed on Monday that the FA Cup winners were unsuccessful in overturning the decision made by European football’s governing body to punish them for contravening its rules over multi-club ownership.
Uefa demoted Palace to the Conference League after they were deemed to have breached regulations because John Textor held shares in Palace and Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League. He has since sold his 43% stake to his fellow US businessman Woody Johnson.
Continue reading...Ailing Wednesday took a first-half lead, but goals from Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes, whose winner came on 87 minutes, gave Leicester the points
Some thoughts on the regulator from someone who should know:
It’s worth remembering that the threat of a points deduction still hangs over Leicester.
Continue reading...South Korea star wins penalty in substitute appearance
Son joined LAFC in record transfer earlier this week
South Korea star Son Heung-min made his MLS debut for Los Angeles FC on Saturday, providing a burst of energy as a second-half substitute in a 2-2 draw with the Fire in Chicago.
Son drew a penalty in the 77th minute that Denis Bouanga converted to clinch the draw in the 81st minute – VAR confirming the spot kick after the referee initially let play continue.
Continue reading...The Guardian’s fans network looks ahead to the new season: fresh talent, weak links, and who will be sacked first
Optimism abounds in London N5. I had some doubts about Arteta’s ability to keep motivating this group, but this summer’s heavy spend should fix that, reinvigorating the squad. Only time will tell whether the new faces can gel and develop chemistry, but it’s a relief to have the clamour for a centre-forward answered at last. Hopefully come May we’ll be lauding Victor’s veni, vidi, vici Premier League triumph.
Bernard Azulay onlinegooner.com; @GoonerN5
Jonathan Pritchard (With thanks to Ozzy and all the Holte Enders in the Sky.)
Continue reading...In his first game since signing with LAFC for a record transfer fee, Son drew the penalty kick that tied the game.
Late Langstaff strike gives Millwall victory at Norwich
Charlton, West Brom and Portsmouth secure wins
Rubén Sellés’s tenure as Sheffield United manager got off to a nightmare start after a 4-1 home defeat by Bristol City. The Spaniard was thrust into the Bramall Lane hotseat following the surprise sacking of Chris Wilder after the Blades’ playoff final defeat, but his stint could hardly have begun any worse.
Scott Twine’s double and goals from Ross McCrorie and Anis Mehmeti ensured Gerhard Struber’s first game in charge of the Robins was much more enjoyable. Tyrese Campbell had levelled for Sheffield United but this performance will raise big questions about their promotion credentials.
Continue reading...A winner from Jack Stephens in the depths of time added on denied Wrexham, who had scored first
1 min: Phil Parkinson takes a seat on top of the drinks bin as he awaits kickoff. The weather – pretty decent. Lots of noise from those who travelled all the way from North Wales. Ryan Fraser, a fine player at this level, sets off on a mazy run.
Fernandes being in the Saints squad reminds there’s much of the transfer window to come; what will these teams’ lineups look like in Southampton.
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