Seven teams are assured of a spot in at least the knockout stages of this season’s Europa League.They are: Lazio, Anderlecht, Athletic Club, Frankfurt, Galatasaray, Lyon and Manchester United.Athletic Club were the first club to progress into the knockout phase, following their 2-0 win at Fenerbahçe on Matchday 6.They were then joined by six teams on Thursday.Lyon played out a 0-0 draw at Fenerbahce, Anderlecht lost 2-0 at Viktoria Plzen and Frankfurt beat Ferencvar...

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has raised concerns about the increasingly packed football schedule, warning that top players may resort to striking if the situation continues. His comments come as City, fresh off their 2023 Champions League triumph, prepare to face Inter Milan in the competition's newly expanded 36-team league phase.Speaking ahead of the match, Rodri highlighted the physical and mental toll the growing number of fixtures is taking on players. "Yes...

On matchday one of the 2023–24 season, there will only be the opening game of the Nigeria Professional Football League in Ibadan.At the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan, Plateau United and Shooting Stars will square off.The chairman of the NPFL, Gbenga Elegbeleye, disclosed that the decision is consistent with the tradition established last season.He added that the decision was necessitated by the Super Eagles match on Sunday, September 10, in Uyo.“Remember that last...