Panathinaikos

Michael Essien Michael Essien will spend the next two seasons plying his trade with Panathinaikos in the Greek Super League.

Roberto Jiménez Gago Saturday's Greek derby between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos was called off after home fans clashed with police.

Inter Milan Italian giants Inter visit Stjarnan in Iceland while Villarreal, Tottenham and Feyenoord also begin their UEFA Europa League play-off ties on the road.

Michael Olaitan Olympiacos forward Michael Olaitan is recovering in hospital after collapsing during the Athens derby with Panathinaikos on Sunday.

Danijel Pranjic Croatia international Daniel Pranjic is to undergo treatment on an ankle sprain, the nation's football federation has confirmed.

Danijel Pranjic Croatia coach Niko Kovac is unsure if left-back Danijel Pranjic will be fit for his team's FIFA World Cup opener against Brazil.

Danijel Pranjic Danijel Pranjic expects Croatia to pose more of a threat against Cameroon due to the return of star striker Mario Mandzukic from suspension.

Napoli Italian sides Inter, Fiorentina and Napoli all preserved 100 per cent starts to their UEFA Europa League campaigns on Thursday.

Inter Milan Inter can bounce back from Sunday's Serie A humbling against Cagliari when they host Qarabag in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Olympique Lyon Lyon will need to come from behind if they are to advance past Astra in the UEFA Europa League play-offs on Thursday.