The European Leagues & Competitions Thread V2

[cosmicway 1,323]

Slovan Bratislava 2-0 up against Struga Trim & Lum.

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On 17/07/2024 at 17:54, cosmicway said:

Struga Trim & Lum

sounds like a Macedonian plumbing firm

[KEVINAA 98]

There is currently a lot of qualifications going on right now.

Do some players and teams research.

UEFA EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUE

 

https://www.sofascore.com/tournament/football/europe/uefa-europa-conference-league/17015

 

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you know we are in the D leagues when the 'big' names playing are

FC København

CFR Cluj

Gent

 

CSKA Sofia

 

Başakşehir

 

AEK Athens

 

Austria Wien

 

Djurgården (boooooooooooooo!!!)

 

Brøndby

 

Maccabi Haifa

 

Legia Warszawa

 

Vitória SC

 

Hajduk Split

 

Maribor

 

FC Zürich

 

 

and the 4  other 'BIGGER' teams  who (besides Chels) got draws

 

 

Fiorentina

Lens

Real Betis

 

FC Heidenheim

 

 

Fiorentina and Betis are the main threats, maybe Lens

 

 

 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,479]

If you ever wonder why Europa Conference League keeps posting pictures of our players non stop….

 

[NikkiCFC 7,953]

We will find out our opponent on Monday 🥶

[LAM09 6,751]

We had the misfortune of being in the Europa League twice but won it on both occasions. There really is no excuse for not going all the way in this tournament and becoming the first side to win all three continental titles (currently active).

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Chelsea ‘can’t relax’ in UEFA Conference League, Malo Gusto insists

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5677810/2024/08/03/Chelsea-conference-league-malo-gusto/

Malo Gusto has warned his Chelsea team-mates that they cannot take their place in the UEFA Conference League this season for granted.

Chelsea have to play a two-legged qualifier (August 22 and 29) later this month to book their spot in the league phase of the competition.

They will be seeded in the draw which takes place on Monday, which means the club should get an easier tie against one of Europe’s minnows.

Chelsea are already among the main favourites to lift the trophy next year, but Gusto believes that will just make their opponents want to beat them even more.

Gusto said: “We can’t relax. We have to be ready for that because it is still a European cup (trophy). We have to keep pushing, to improve and win every game.

“The pressure at Chelsea is (on us) every time (we play). We have to play and just play like normal, to build something between us and show our best on the pitch. And I think we are going to do that.”

GO DEEPER

Why Gallagher is nearing Chelsea exit: Shorter contract offers and concerns over free move

Chelsea initially qualified for the Europa League after finishing sixth in the Premier League last May, but dropped down to UEFA’s third tier tournament after Manchester United won the FA Cup.

This will be the second time Gusto, who was bought by Chelsea from Lyon for €30million in January 2023, has played in Europe having reached the Europa League quarter finals with Lyon in 2022.

Chelsea had already booked a spot in the 2022-23 Champions League knock-out stages when Gusto agreed to leave Lyon, but they have not qualified for it since.

Gusto is concentrating on the positives and regards the UEFA Conference League as a great opportunity for the club.

He said: “It is better than nothing but we have to take it step by step. We are young. The Conference League can be nice for us to know how (playing for a) European cup is. Then it is going to be nice because we have a good group with a lot of players and more matches this season. It is going to be nice to build something and put Chelsea where we have to be.

“Is this a chance to make good memories? Of course. We have to win something this season, it is very important. That is the objective. The Conference League, even the Premier League, or the cups. It is important to win trophies. To become better, it is important to the group.”

[NikkiCFC 7,953]

Our play off opponent will be one of the winners from these 5 clashes. We'll find out later today after the draw. 

Unseeded
6. NK Maribor (SVN) / FK Vojvodina (SRB)
7. SC Braga (POR) / Servette FC (SUI)
8. FC Spartak Trnava (SVK) / Wisła Kraków (POL)
9. Paksi FC (HUN) / FK Mornar (MNE)
10. St Patrick's Athletic (IRL) / FC Sabah (AZE)

[NikkiCFC 7,953]

5 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

 

7. SC Braga (POR) / Servette FC (SUI)
 

This is our play off opponent. So Braga most likely. 

[whats happening 1,525]

we are playing the loser of that match. so probably servette.

i didnt even know we play in the qualies. i thought we are in the group already 

[NikkiCFC 7,953]

46 minutes ago, whats happening said:

we are playing the loser of that match. so probably servette.

i didnt even know we play in the qualies. i thought we are in the group already 

Oh you are right. 

Edited August 5 by NikkiCFC

[KEVINAA 98]

This England born player from Reading and Cameroonian parents.

He left reading on a free transfer on 20 August 2020 and he joined FC Porto B.

He scored yesterday in FC Porto 3 - 0 win.

I hope he can make it to the England squad call up.

#19 Danny Namaso

Date of birth/Age: Aug 28, 2000

He turn 24 on 28 August 2024

https://www.transfermarkt.com/danny-namaso/profil/spieler/392767

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Namaso

https://www.footballdatabase.eu/en/player/details/313474-danny-namaso

Edited August 11 by KEVINAA

[cosmicway 1,323]

The Scots want independence as well.

Edited August 13 by cosmicway

[NikkiCFC 7,953]

No CL for Mourinho. David late goal eliminated him. 

[NikkiCFC 7,953]

Mbappe scored on debut. Real won SuperCup. He's gonna be number 9 as expected. 

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On 13/08/2024 at 22:57, NikkiCFC said:

No CL for Mourinho. David late goal eliminated him. 

 

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1 hour ago, NikkiCFC said:

Mbappe scored on debut. Real won SuperCup. He's gonna be number 9 as expected. 

https://hofoo22.fooroomtyv.com/embed/3Mnok3TNx0nvP