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16 July 2025; Ali Coote of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round second leg match between Linfield and Shelbourne at Clearer Twist National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Bel

Shelbourne learn possible third round European ties

The winner of the second round Champions League qualifying tie between Shelbourne and Qarabag will take face Romanian side FCSB or Macedonian outfit KF Shkendija in the next round.

Soccer • 21 Jul

Late Maguire equaliser eases pressure on Ten Hag

Super sub Harry Maguire's stoppage-time header saved Manchester United's blushes and potentially Erik ten Hag's job as the Europa League clash with Porto ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Soccer • 03 Oct 24

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho celebrate the opening goal

Sancho and Ronaldo score as Man Utd ease to victory

Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo both made points as Manchester United eased to a 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Endre Botka of Ferencváros in action against Aaron Greene

Slick Ferencvaros far too good for Shamrock Rovers

It was déja vu all over again for Shamrock Rovers as a 4-0 defeat to Hungarian champions Ferencvaros all but ended their Europa League group stage hopes.

Soccer • 18 Aug 22

The SSE Airtricity League champions travel to Budapest next Thursday for the first leg, with Ferencvaros visiting Tallaght Stadium a week later

RTÉ to broadcast Shamrock Rovers v Ferencvaros

RTÉ will broadcast live coverage of Shamrock Rovers' home and away fixtures against Hungarian champions Ferencvaros in the UEFA Europa League play-off round.

Soccer • 12 Aug 22

Alfredo Morelos put Rangers into a two goal lead after 15 minutes

Rangers in command after demolition of Red Star

Rangers put themselves firmly in the driving seat of their Europa League last-16 tie against Red Star Belgrade following an incident-packed 3-0 win at Ibrox.

Soccer • 10 Mar 22

Arsenal look like they are off to Italy to play a side from Portugal

Arsenal set to face Benfica in Rome due to Covid

The first leg of Arsenal's Europa League last-32 match against Benfica will be played in Rome, according to media reports.

Soccer • 09 Feb 21

Dundalk sign Norwegian forward Midtskogen

Dundalk have signed Norwegian attacker Ole Erik Midtskogen from Faroese club Klaksvíkar Itrottarfelag.

Soccer • 15 Dec 20

Dundalk boss Vinny Perth felt his team needed an extra bit of luck on the night.

Perth: Europe has got a lot harder for Irish clubs

Dundalk boss Vinny Perth admitted it is getting increasingly difficult for Irish teams to progress in Europe following Dundalk's 4-1 aggregate defeat to Slovakian side Slovan Bratislava on Tuesday.

Soccer • 14 Aug 19

Both clubs are just one round away from a trip to Baku

Valencia and Frankfurt into to last four

Chelsea will face Frankfurt in the semi-finals, while it's Arsenal against Valencia on the other side of the draw.

Soccer • 18 Apr 19

Pedro's brace set Chelsea on their way in London

Chelsea advance despite second-half scare

Chelsea booked their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League despite a second-half comeback by Slavia Prague at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 18 Apr 19

Arsenal players celebrate Lacazette's goal

Arsenal ease into Europa League semis

Arsenal have eased into the semi-finals of the Europa League with a 3-0 aggregate win over Napoli.

Soccer • 18 Apr 19

League climbers Waterford lay down blueprint to follow

In the space of two years, Waterford have gone from losing 8-1 to UCD in front of 247 people, to booking their place in the Europa League and in doing so have created a blueprint for other teams to follow.

Soccer • 11 Oct 18

Golgol Mebrahtu's double did the damage against Rovers

Golgol double leaves Rovers with plenty to do

A textbook striker's display from Golgol Mebrahtu leaves Shamrock Rovers with an onerous task in the Czech Republic next week as they struggled to match a step up in standard in the UEFA Europa League at Tallaghat Stadium.

Soccer • 13 Jul 17

UEFA Europa League

Shelbourne learn possible third round European ties

Late Maguire equaliser eases pressure on Ten Hag

Sancho and Ronaldo score as Man Utd ease to victory

Slick Ferencvaros far too good for Shamrock Rovers

RTÉ to broadcast Shamrock Rovers v Ferencvaros

Rangers in command after demolition of Red Star

Arsenal set to face Benfica in Rome due to Covid

Dundalk sign Norwegian forward Midtskogen

Perth: Europe has got a lot harder for Irish clubs

Valencia and Frankfurt into to last four

Chelsea advance despite second-half scare

Arsenal ease into Europa League semis

League climbers Waterford lay down blueprint to follow

Golgol double leaves Rovers with plenty to do

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