Standard Liège

Celtic Both Celtic and Inter head into Thursday's UEFA Europa League ties knowing victories on home soil will see them advance to the last 32.

Sevilla Sevilla coach Unai Emery hailed his team's ability to grind out results, as they prepare to host Standard Liege in the UEFA Europa League.

Eiji Kawashima Japan goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima has said he and his team-mates are still confident they can reach the last 16 at the FIFA World Cup.

José Riga Charlton Athletic have moved quickly to replace Chris Powell after appointing Jose Riga as the club's new head coach on Tuesday.

Swansea City The line-up for the UEFA Europa League round of 32 is likely to be all but confirmed on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham, Genk, Valencia and Rubin Kazan were among the sides to clinch their UEFA Europa League groups on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham, Fiorentina and Eintracht Frankfurt maintained their perfect starts to the UEFA Europa League group stages on Thursday.