Europa winners to get Champions League spot
The Europa League winners will get a place in the following season's Champions League from the 2015-16 season, which could mean up to five teams from the same nation in Europe's top competition.
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Lampard hopeful over new Chelsea deal
Frank Lampard added a Europa League winner's medal to his collection and then spelt out his desire to finally sign a new deal at Chelsea.
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Benitez credits Torres for Europa Cup win
Rafael Benitez hailed the impact of Fernando Torres after Chelsea had claimed the Europa League crown with a 2-1 win over Benfica last night.
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As It Happened: Benfica 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea have beaten Benfica in tonight's Europa League final at the Amsterdam ArenA.
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Chelsea claim Europa League crown
Chelsea tonight became the first side to hold the Champions League and Europa League titles simultaneously as Branislav Ivanovic's stoppage-time header earned victory over Benfica in Amsterdam.
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Hazard out, Terry a doubt for Europa final
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is out of tomorrow's Europa League final with Benfica due to a hamstring injury.
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No dirty tricks from Benfica, says Jesus
Jorge Jesus has denied that his Benfica team have resorted to dirty tricks in a bid to gain a psychological edge over Chelsea.
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Injured Blues travel to Amsterdam
Captain John Terry, forward Eden Hazard and midfielder John Obi Mikel have travelled to Amsterdam for Chelsea's Europa League final with Benfica despite doubts over their fitness.
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Airtricity League misses out on fair play place
Airtricity League sides have missed out a fair play place by UEFA in next season's Europa League.
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Mata and Benitez focused on Basel
Juan Mata and Rafael Benitez preferred to focus on Chelsea's immediate future - tonight's Europa League semi-final second leg with Basel - rather than be concerned by the possibility of Jose Mourinho returning to Stamford Bridge.
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Torres on target as Chelsea reach Europa final
Chelsea advanced to a European final for the second successive season with a comprehensive Europa League semi-final second leg 3-1 defeat of Basel at Stamford Bridge.
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Benfica deny Fenerbahce to book final spot
Oscar Cardozo struck twice as Benfica overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the Europa League final at the expense of Fenerbahce.
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Chelsea team news for Europa League
Ashley Cole is suspended as Chelsea take on Basle in tomorrow's Europa League semi-final second leg at Stamford Bridge, seeking to seal a place in the May 15 final in Amsterdam.
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Motherwell secure Europa League spot
Motherwell clinched a Europa League spot in impressive style by coming from behind to beat Celtic 3-1 in an entertaining Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Fir Park.
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Benitez warns against complacency
Rafael Benitez will not allow his Chelsea side to get complacent about making the Europa League final after seeing Tottenham come a cropper against Basle earlier in the month.
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Fenerbahce edge out Benfica in Istanbul
A goal from Egeman Korkmaz guided Fenerbahce to a narrow 1-0 victory in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Benfica in Istanbul.
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Luiz strikes late as Chelsea beat Basel
David Luiz, lucky to still be on the pitch after a shocking challenge, scored with the last kick of the game to give Chelsea a 2-1 win at FC Basel in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
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Chelsea serious about Europa League
Frank Lampard says that the Chelsea players are taking the Europa League seriously
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AVB happy despite exit
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas was full of praise for his team following their Europa League exit
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Beaten Chelsea advance to Europa League semis
Fernando Torres' Europa League hot streak continued as Chelsea advanced to the semi-finals despite a 3-2 defeat in their quarter-final second leg with Rubin Kazan at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.