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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McGinley confirms extra captain's pick
Europe captain Paul McGinley has announced he will have three wildcards for next year's Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.
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Wenger sticking with the Gunners
Arsenal boss expects another "game of musical chairs" as top clubs around Europe swap managers this summer - but has again stressed he is not planning to go anywhere just yet.
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Premier League and FA Cup team news
The FA Cup final is the highlight of the action in England this weekend, while the race for Europe continues as well.
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Suarez has 'mentality' of a child
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez "sometimes has the mentality of a child" when he plays football, according to the man who brought him to Europe.
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Pastorius victorious in Prix Ganay
Last year's German Derby winner Pastorius made a winning start to the new campaign by claiming the first Group 1 race in Europe of 2013, the Prix Ganay, at Longchamp.
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Six victories for Irish riders in Europe
Irish riders notched up a total of six victories at European show jumping competitions this weekend, though an Irish bid for the World Cup trophy in Gothenburg failed to ignite.
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Preview: World Series Hurdle
The opening days of the Punchestown have seen punters treated to fantastic matches in the feature races with Sir Des Champs v Long Run and Sizing Europe v Sprinter Sacre proving just as exciting on the track as they were predicted to be in the betting ring.
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Sprinter Sacre sees off gutsy Sizing Europe
Sprinter Sacre extended his unbeaten record over fences to 10 as he landed the Boylesports.com Champion Chase at Punchestown.
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Rodgers in it for the long haul with Liverpool
Brendan Rodgers marks his 50th match as Liverpool manager tomorrow knowing his work in returning the club to Europe's elite has barely started.
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Sprinter race may affect Sizing Europe choice
Trainer Henry de Bromhead admits Sprinter Sacre's participation at the Punchestown Festival could have a bearing on which race Sizing Europe contests.
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Irish prepare for Europe
Joe Stack reports on the provinces European preparations and speaks to Chris Henry and Paul O'Connell
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Juventus primed for European revival
Juventus will enter tonight's heavyweight clash with Bayern Munich with an 18-match unbeaten record in Europe behind them.
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PSG facing toughest test against Barca
Paris St Germain's mission to be considered one of Europe's top clubs faces its toughest test yet when they host Barcelona in an intriguing Champions League quarter-final first leg.
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World Cup qualifying review
A round-up of all the World Cup qualifying action from around the globe.
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Europe will have Punchestown options
Henry de Bromhead is in no rush to decide which race at the Punchestown Festival Sizing Europe will contest following his fine effort in defeat at Cheltenham last week.
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Wenger: 'Early exit a wake-up call'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger fears England has fallen behind the rest of Europe after his side bowed out of the Champions League despite a valiant 2-0 win over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
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Gerrard wants big Liverpool push for Europe
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard believes they have to produce a perfect finish to the season if they are to sneak into Champions League qualification.
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Europe not on Rodgers' mind
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists he is not thinking about European football next season despite closing the gap on the top four.
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Europe team to make late Cheltenham decision
A decision on Sizing Europe's target at Cheltenham is set to be left until the last moment.