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Nick Bidwell on the runners and riders in the fifth edition of UEFA’s newest club comp

Nick Bidwell looks ahead to the upcoming Europa League campaign

Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations –and beyond

ARSENAL Now or never for Arteta? ...

The facts and stats that have caught our eye in the world of football this month...

Even in practice and qualifying, World championship leader ...