The New Saints became the first Welsh Premier side to gather points at the group stage of a major European competition by beating Astana 2-0.Rory Holden’s header five minutes before the break paved the way for a historic Conference League victory, which was wrapped up in the final quarter after Branimir Kalaica handled a powerful shot from substitute Adam Wilson.Declan McManus sent his 78th

Richarlison marked his first start of the season with a second-half winner to help Tottenham edge past AZ Alkmaar by a 1-0 score and earn a third consecutive Europa League win.The Brazil international chipped home from the penalty spot in the 53rd-minute, which ensured he avoided a post-match dressing down after he initially would not give the ball to stand-in captain James Maddison.When Maddison

Rangers enjoyed some respite from troubled times with a convincing 4-0 Europa League win over FCSB at Ibrox.Boss Philippe Clement came under enormous pressure after the 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock on Sunday left the Light Blues six points behind Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic and Aberdeen and there was an early reprieve when the Romanian outfit, formerly known as Steaua Bucharest, had the ball i

Enzo Maresca admitted Mykhailo Mudryk has been a slower learner than his Chelsea teammates but praised the winger’s performance in his side’s 4-1 win over Panathinaikos.It was an efficient yet thorough display in Athens to maintain the visitors’ perfect start in the Conference League and the Ukrainian’s contribution was key, scoring the second goal with a brave header as we

Neil Critchley declared Hearts are “in a really strong position” to progress in the Conference League after his first European game as a manager brought an impressive 2-0 home win over Omonia Nicosia.In the Englishman’s second match since replacing Steven Naismith as head coach last week, the Jambos put their Cypriot visitors to the sword with a couple of emphatic first-half stri

Chelsea eased to a commanding 4-1 win against Panathinaikos on an emotional night in Athens as Joao Felix scored twice to maintain their perfect start in the Conference League.It was a poignant occasion for the Greek side who mourned the death of defender George Baldock, a tragedy made to feel all the more immediate by the fact the 31-year-old was in the starting XI the last time the team played a

A devastating opening half-hour from Shamrock Rovers saw them coast to a 4-1 Europa Conference League win over Larne in Belfast.Rovers travelled across the border to Windsor Park and planted their flag with three goals in the first 30 minutes.Strikes from Joshua Honohan and Johnny Kenny and a Thomas Cosgrove own goal put the League of Ireland champions in control, and Graham Burke killed the game

Neil Critchley’s sure-footed start as Hearts boss continued after a comfortable 2-0 home win over Omonia Nicosia maintained the Edinburgh side’s perfect beginning to their Conference League campaign.Buoyed by a 4-0 victory over St Mirren on Saturday in the former Blackpool and QPR manager’s first game since replacing Steven Naismith, the Jambos made it two wins in as many matches

Jose Mourinho says he is "ready" to return to the Premier League after a stint at Fenerbahce and wants to manage a club "at the bottom".Collected another red card in Red Devils reunionGrowing tired of European competitionPreviously worked with United, Chelsea & SpursWHAT HAPPENED?The Portuguese’s comment comes off the back of a Europa League reunion with former employers Manchester Unite

Manchester United star Antony may be set to play for another team in the new year.The hard working Brazilian winger has failed to impress at Old Trafford in the past two seasons.Antony is now a backup in the eyes of boss Erik ten Hag, despite being the one to have sanctioned his signing.Goal reports that the Red Devils have agreed that a loan is in Antony’s best interests.The attacker wants