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A debut goal from Alexandre Pato proved in vain as Villarreal lost 2-1 to Monaco, while Thomas Vermaelen was sent off in his Roma bow.

James McCarthy Martin O'Neill has confirmed his Republic of Ireland squad for this weekend's World Cup qualifier in Austria.

A 3-2 away win was not enough for Trencin to knock out Steaua Bucharest in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League.

Celtic and Steaua Bucharest discovered their UEFA Champions League fate as the first and second qualifying draws were made on Monday.

IFK Göteborg Two-time competition winners IFK Gothenburg visit Fola Esch hoping to avoid a surprise UEFA Europa League elimination on Thursday.

IFK Göteborg IFK Gothenburg avoided a UEFA Europa League shock by winning 2-0 at Fola Esch in the second leg of their first round qualifier.

IFK Göteborg Two-time winners Gothenburg begin their UEFA Europa League campaign at the first qualifying stage against Fola Esch on Thursday.