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Premier League West Ham were taken to penalties before eventually seeing off Birkirkara in the UEFA Europa League.

Daniel Agger Daniel Agger announced his retirement form football last month and the ex-Liverpool man has revealed the dangers of anti-inflammatory use.

John Terry John Terry has outlined his desire to keep playing for "a couple more years" at Chelsea despite announcing he would leave earlier this year.

Damiano Tommasi As many ties remain in the balance, Brondby, Slovan Bratislava and West Ham appear certain to confirm their Europa League progress.

Ronald Koeman Southampton's Ronald Koeman comes up against his former club Vitesse in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.

Maltese club Birkirkara reached the third qualifying round of the Europa League for the first time, beating Hearts 2-1 on Thursday.

There were few shocks but plenty of notable efforts, as the likes of West Ham and Copenhagen won in the UEFA Europa League.

Borussia Dortmund will have to overcome an Odd test to reach the UEFA Europa League group stages after Friday's play-off draw.