All the UEFA Europa League round of 32 clubs were permitted to register a maximum of three new eligible A list players by midnight CET on Wednesday. With that deadline now passed, here are the changes (click on the clubs to view their full squad list). AjaxIn: Norbert Alblas, Justin Kluivert*, Peter Leeuwenburgh, David NeresOut: Richedly Bazoer, Jeffrey De Lange, Mitchell Dijks, Anwar El Ghazi, Nemanja Gudelj, Tim Krul, Thulani SereroSeven of the biggest January transfers< ... UEFA.com - News
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Barcelona open Atleti lead as City, Paris cruise
WEDNESDAY Atlético Madrid 1-2 Barcelona (Griezmann 59; Suárez 7, Messi 33)Copa del Rey holders Barcelona will take a lead into Tuesday's semi-final second leg at Camp Nou. Both Barcelona goals were spectacular, Luis Suárez's run starting at halfway before a fine finish then Lionel Messi's thunderbolt from outside the box. Antoine Griezmann's header gave Atleti hope of reaching the 27 May final against Alavés or Celta Vigo. Gabriel Jesus enjoys his g... UEFA.com - News
UEFA Europa League January transfers
A UEFA Europa League club may register a maximum of three new eligible players for the remaining matches by midnight CET on Wednesday. The full regulations around player registration can be found here (see Article 43).31 January Portugal Under-19 striker Jorginho joins St-Étienne on loan from Arouca until the end of the season.Newcastle's Dutch goalkeeper Tim Krul joins AZ Alkmaar on loan; the 28-year-old spent the autumn with Ajax but did not make a first-team appearance.Celta Vi... UEFA.com - News
China’s UEFA Champions League connection
Some great European-based players have been making the big move east this winter to join clubs in China.To mark Chinese New Year, UEFA.com lists the former UEFA Champions League talents lined up to feature in the Chinese Super League when the 2017 season begins in March. All statistics include qualifying. Meanwhile, can you answer the following questions (answers to be found below):Which three former UEFA Champions League winners are currently playing in China's top division?Which five Chinese Super League players also featured at UEFA EURO
St Petersburg proudly prepares for UEFA EURO 2020
As one of the cradles of Russian football, St Petersburg will be a proud and passionate host of four matches at UEFA EURO 2020, and launched its host city logo on Thursday. ©UEFA.comOn the day that the Russian Football Union (RFS) celebrated its 105th birthday, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin joined association representatives, St Petersburg's governor Georgi Poltavchenko and local dignitaries at the ceremony, which took place at the historical and impressive First Cadet Corps Manege building in the heart of Russia's northern capital.
Round-up: Barcelona, Arsenal and Draxler all shine
Swansea 0-4 Arsenal (Giroud 37, Cork og 54, Naughton og 67, Alexis Sánchez 73)Olivier Giroud was on target for the fifth game running as the Gunners claimed all three points at a Swansea side managed by ex-Bayern assistant Paul Clement. Two second-half own goals gave the visitors breathing space before Alexis Sánchez capped an impressive personal display by getting on the scoresheet himself. Barcelona 5-0 Las Palmas (Luis Suárez 14 57, Messi 52, Arda Turan 59, Aleix Vidal 80) Luis Suárez scored twice and Lionel Messi
History makes Porto wary for Juventus test
FC Porto have not beaten Juventus in three attempts so will have to break new ground if they are to realise their ambition of winning a place in the quarter-finals.Previous meetings• Juventus beat Porto 2-1 in the 1984 European Cup Winners' Cup final in Basel, and recorded an away draw (0-0) and a home win (3-1) when the teams met in the 2001/02 UEFA Champions League first group stage. • The line-ups in Portugal on 10 October 2001 were:Porto: Ovchinnikov, Carvalho, Andrade, Ibarra, Silva, Paredes (Söderström