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Lifetime thrill for youngsters

Published on May 20 2013 // Europa League
Lifetime thrill for youngsters
Nine youngsters experienced the thrill of a lifetime when they attended last week’s UEFA Europa League final in Amsterdam – thanks to UEFA, the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) and Jeugdsportfonds (Youth Sport Fund). Related Items Final joy for children Romanian kids on the MOVE...

St Johnstone qualify for Europa League at Inverness’s expense

Published on May 19 2013 // Europa League
St Johnstone qualify for Europa League at Inverness’s expense
With number one Darren Randolph quitting in the summer for a move to Birmingham, Lee Hollis was given the nod in goal for the visitors, while Henrik Ojamaa was back from suspension. Nicky Law, who will also depart Fir Park after this match, tried his luck early on with a hooked effort that fell just...

Lattek sets the precedent for Benítez

Published on May 17 2013 // Europa League
Lattek sets the precedent for Benítez
Rafael Benítez joined an exclusive company when he led Chelsea FC to UEFA Europa League glory, becoming only the second coach to lift major European club trophies with three different sides. Related Items 1973/74: Müller ends Bayern wait Europa League’s young stars 1981/82: Home sweet home for...

Chelsea’s Europa League trophy presentation gatecrashed by 11-year-old Liverpool fan

Published on May 17 2013 // Europa League
Chelsea’s Europa League trophy presentation gatecrashed by 11-year-old Liverpool fan
He nearly got his hands on the cup, but just as the ceremony was about to take place Louis was spotted by a Uefa official and ‘quietly removed’ from the podium. Speaking to The Sun, Louis’s mother Margaret admitted she was just as bemused as everyone else watching on TV. “I nearly...

The UEFA Europa League’s rising stars

Published on May 17 2013 // Europa League
The UEFA Europa League’s rising stars
This season’s UEFA Europa League once again shone the light on a number of the continent’s brightest young things. UEFA.com picks out eight of the most promising talents to have played in the competition. Related Items Europa League by numbers Win a ball signed by Falcao Chelsea complete...

Lampard rounds off perfect week with new deal

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
Lampard rounds off perfect week with new deal
Chelsea FC’s all-time leading scorer Frank Lampard has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension to stay at Stamford Bridge until summer 2014. Related Items Europa League by numbers Ivanović’s dream ending Artur sees bright future ‘Job done’ for Benítez Chelsea win...

UEFA Europa League by numbers

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
UEFA Europa League by numbers
UEFA.com brings you the key numbers from this season’s UEFA Europa League after Chelsea FC triumphed in Amsterdam, becoming the first team to hold both of UEFA’s major club trophies at the same time. Related Items Chelsea win Europa League ‘Job done’ for Benítez Benítez makes...

John Terry takes centre-stage (again) as Chelsea win Europa League: in pictures

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
John Terry takes centre-stage (again) as Chelsea win Europa League: in pictures
Centre stage: John Terry, Chelsea’s injured captain, missed out on his side’s second successive European triumph on Wednesday night, not that that stopped him getting involved in the celebrations in Amsterdam. Just like 12 months ago in Munich, Terry donned his full kit before collecting...

Rafa Benítez tells critics to ‘enjoy’ Chelsea Europa League win

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
Rafa Benítez tells critics to ‘enjoy’ Chelsea Europa League win
Chelsea won their second European trophy in two years, as they followed up last season’s success in the UEFA Champions League with victory in the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday. Branislav Ivanovic, who missed last season’s Champions League final due to suspension, headed in Juan Mata’s...

Benfica v Chelsea: Fernando Torres’s show of strength is tribute to Rafael Benitez

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
Benfica v Chelsea: Fernando Torres’s show of strength is tribute to Rafael Benitez
Until that goal Torres was having a torrid evening in what was the first major final for him in which he has been the team’s main striker — with Demba Ba ineligible having featured in the competition for Newcastle United. This needed to be his final — not just to complete, along with Juan Mata,...

Benfica v Chelsea: interim manager Rafael Benitez says winning Europa League goal was down to him

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
Benfica v Chelsea: interim manager Rafael Benitez says winning Europa League goal was down to him
“The job was done with all the hard work on the training ground. Ivanovic scored a great goal in the end, something we had been working on. It was something we had been practising. We knew how they defend corners and there was a weakness there. “We have had a lot of players improving in the season....

Benfica v Chelsea: interim manager Rafael Benitez feels vindicated following Europa League triumph

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
Benfica v Chelsea: interim manager Rafael Benitez feels vindicated following Europa League triumph
“The job was done with all the hard work on the training ground. Ivanovic scored a great goal in the end, something we had been working on. It was something we had been practising. We knew how they defend corners and there was a weakness there. “We have had a lot of players improving in the season....

Benfica v Chelsea: Rafa Benitez leaves perfect gift for Jose Mourinho

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
Benfica v Chelsea: Rafa Benitez leaves perfect gift for Jose Mourinho
Benítez delivered on his side of a short-term deal with Roman Abramovich by winning over the Spanish players in his squad especially and settling the team down with strong messages and clear instructions. Last week we heard about Sir Alex Ferguson telling the Manchester United players in his early...

Ivanović: It does not get any better than this

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
Ivanović: It does not get any better than this
Man of the match Branislav Ivanović was in the mood you might expect of a player who had scored an added-minute winner in a major European final. The Chelsea FC defender’s looping header gave the London club a 2-1 win against SL Benfica at the Amsterdam ArenA, a “massive moment” for...

Rueful Artur says Benfica will be back with a bang

Published on May 16 2013 // Europa League
Rueful Artur says Benfica will be back with a bang
Goalkeeper Artur was left wondering just how SL Benfica lost the UEFA Europa League final, but he insists the team will depart Amsterdam with heads held high – and that their time will come. Related Items ‘Job done’ for Benítez Ivanović’s dream ending Watch all the final goals...

‘Job done’ for Benítez as Jesus rues his luck

Published on May 15 2013 // Europa League
‘Job done’ for Benítez as Jesus rues his luck
Rafael Benítez admitted that Chelsea FC’s UEFA Europa League triumph was sweeter for the knowledge they had to overcome “a great team” in SL Benfica to claim the title. Related Items Chelsea win Europa League English sides go second Europa League top scorers Benítez makes it two...

Chelsea join illustrious trio

Published on May 15 2013 // Europa League
Chelsea join illustrious trio
Chelsea FC’s UEFA Europa League success in Amsterdam means they have joined an illustrious band of clubs to have won all three of UEFA’s major club competitions. Related Items Chelsea win Europa League Benfica v Chelsea final Drogba ends Chelsea’s long wait 1997/98: Sub Zola inspires...

Eight-goal Kozák tops Europa League scoring chart

Published on May 15 2013 // Europa League
Eight-goal Kozák tops Europa League scoring chart
Libor Kozák has become the first Czech player to top the UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League scoring charts, despite his S.S. Lazio team being knocked out in the quarter-finals. Related Items Benítez makes it two English sides second in ranking Chelsea win Europa League Kozák shines as Lazio cruise Going...

Ivanović heads Chelsea to Europa League glory

Published on May 15 2013 // Europa League
Ivanović heads Chelsea to Europa League glory
Branislav Ivanović’s towering header in the last minute of added time earned Chelsea FC a dramatic victory over SL Benfica as they captured the 2013 UEFA Europa League title. Related Items Benítez makes it two English sides second in ranking Europa League top scorers Amsterdam trophy tour ends...

Benítez enters pantheon of multiple winners

Published on May 15 2013 // Europa League
Benítez enters pantheon of multiple winners
Chelsea FC’s win tonight means that Rafael Benítez has become only the fourth coach to lift the UEFA Cup or UEFA Europa League on more than one occasion. Related Items ‘Job done’ for Benítez Chelsea win Europa League Europa League top scorers Terry’s Europa League desire Amsterdam...
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