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

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

Muhamed Bešić Muhamed Besic described the opportunity to represent Bosnia-Herzegovina at the FIFA World Cup as the greatest honour of his life.

Muhamed Bešić Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Muhamed Besic has completed his move to Everton from Ferencvaros, signing a five-year contract.

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

Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles have come up with an ingenious way to get around Ferencvaros' stadium ban.

Following their famous UEFA Europa League win over F91 Dudelange, University College Dublin take on Slovan Bratislava on Thursday.

Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers and Inter Baku will look to convert first-leg shocks to progression from the UEFA Europa league second qualifying round.

IFK Göteborg Former European heavyweights IFK Gothenburg continue their quest to reach this season's UEFA Europa League group stage at Gyori on Thursday.

Rosenborg Rosenborg staged an impressive recovery to beat Sligo Rovers 3-1 and advance to the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round.