Zlatan Ibrahimović headed in a late winner for his second goal of the day as Manchester United edged Southampton 3-2 to lift the English League Cup at Wembley. Through to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League, United secured their first major silverware of the season in dramatic circumstances. Ibrahimović got the favourites off the mark with an excellent free-kick and Jesse Lingard doubled their advantage on 38 minutes – but any notion that this would be a straightforward win was quickly erased.Manolo Gabbiadini led the resistance as an impressive Southampton side made a nuisance of themselves. The Italian forw... UEFA.com - News
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Q&A with FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban
One year on from the Extraordinary FIFA Congress 2016, FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban spoke about the practical side of the reforms implemented and the new structure at the organisation. As part of the restructuring of FIFA into two distinct parts, you are responsible for the development of football and the execution of football operations. What is your assessment of the work done so far?FIFA’s new operating structure, devised by the FIFA President and approved by the Council, has brought about greater clarity and coherence on everybody’s roles and responsibilities. This has guaranteed that all the different departments are aligned in c... FIFA.com - News
Gent v Genk, Celta v Celtic: when near namesakes collide
Forgive us in the UEFA.com office if we didn't allow ourselves a little airpunch when Gent emerged in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 draw followed immediately by Genk.Never mind that it is only the second all-Belgian tie in UEFA competition history: the mere verbal similarity of the team names left us feeling the roulette wheel of the draw had thrown up a jackpot. And it is not the first time that has happened – and there are still some other clashes we would like to see. Embrace the assonance. Any we have missed? Let us have your suggestions using
Bayern hit eight, Sevilla go second, nine wins for Juve
Round of 16 second legs: Tuesday 7 March• ARSENAL (1-5) BAYERN MÜNCHENArsenal – no match Bayern 8-0 Hamburg (Vidal 17, Lewandowski 24p 42 54, Alaba 56, Coman 65 69, Robben 87)The German champions recorded their biggest win in over two year (since beating the same opponents by an identical scoreline) to stretch their unbeaten run to 14 games. Carlo Ancelotti celebrated his 1,000th game as a head coach with a 591st win.• NAPOLI (1-3) REAL MADRID
Manchester United aiming for European clean sweep
Manchester United are aiming to join an elite band of teams to have won all three of UEFA's major club competitions as they continue their campaign in the UEFA Europa League.The Red Devils will face Russian outfit Rostov in the round of 16 on 9 and 16 March after successfully navigating their way past St-Étienne this week. Already boasting a 3-0 first-leg lead, José Mourinho's charges made sure of progress by triumphing 1-0 in France, Henrikh Mkhitaryan grabbing the only goal. United aiming for European set
Who are the last 16 in the UEFA Europa League?
Ajax (NED)UEFA club ranking: 31Entry: group stage (after losing in UCL PO)Previous UCUP/UEL campaigns: 24UCUP/UEL best: winners (1991/92)Domestic titles: 33Last season: 2nd in Dutch Eredivisie APOEL (CYP)UEFA club ranking: 85Entry: group stage (after losing in UCL PO)Previous UCUP/UEL campaigns: 16UCUP/UEL best: round of 16 (2016/17)Domestic titles: 25Last season: 1st in Cypriot First DivisionAnderlecht (BEL) UEFA club ranking: 36Entr... UEFA.com - News
Gladbach, Anderlecht, Celta and Lyon take headlines
Mönchengladbach and Anderlecht were among the most dramatic qualifiers as the UEFA Europa League round of 32 came to a close on Thursday.Thursday's UEFA Europa League round of 32 second legs (click for highlights)Ajax 1-0 Legia (agg: 1-0)APOEL 2-0 Athletic (agg: 4-3)Beşiktaş 2-1 Hapoel Beer-Sheva (agg: 5-2)Fiorentina 2-4 Mönchengladbach (agg: 3-4)Genk 1-0 Astra (agg: 3-2)København 0-0 Ludogorets (agg: 2-1)Lyon 7-1 AZ (agg: 11-2)Osmanlıspor 0-3 Olympiacos (agg: 0-3)Roma 0-1 Villarreal (agg: 4-1)Shakhtar Donetsk 0-2 Celta (aet, agg: 1-2)Sparta Praha 1-1 Rostov (agg: 1-5)Tottenha... UEFA.com - News