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Europa League

The UEFA Europa League is an annual football club competition organised by UEFA.

Linfield's Joel Cooper pursues FC Zürich goalscorer Wilfried Gnonto

Linfield must raise the bar if we are to achieve our European group stage dream, warns manager David Healy

Linfield manager David Healy has warned his players to find another gear if they want to taste further success in Europe.

Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew tracks FC Zürich's Jonathan Okita (Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker)

Linfield with work to do to keep Europa League dream alive as Zürich take two-goal lead back home after first leg tie

Linfield have it all to do in the second leg if they want to keep their Europa League dream alive after suffering a 2-0 defeat to FC Zürich in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie at Windsor Park.

David Healy believes it is key that Linfield keep up their formidable home record for the visit of FC Zürich

Linfield boss David Healy hopes to home in on a big Euro result against Zurich at Windsor Park

Linfield boss David Healy believes his side are ready to roar again in Europe after their mauling at the hands of Bodø/Glimt.

Jamie Mulgrew says that a group stage place in European competition should be at the forefront of everyone's mind

Jamie Mulgrew: Linfield hearts are set on the group stages ahead of clash with Zurich

Linfield captain Jamie Mulgrew says the club and supporters need to forget about the prospect of facing Hearts and focus on the golden prize of the group stages of European football.

Hearts should be careful what they wish for, warns Linfield manager David Healy ahead of potential European clash

Linfield manager David Healy has argued that Hearts should be careful what they wish for ahead of a potential meeting on the European stage.

Linfield’s European campaign means their season has already been action packed

Linfield rewarded with Hearts tie in Europa League Play-Off if they overcome Zürich test

Linfield will face a short hop across the Irish Sea to face cinch Premiership side Heart of Midlothian in the Europa League Play-Off round if they can defeat FC Zürich in their third qualifying round tie.

Kirk Millar was sent off for handball early by referee Roi Renshreiber

Linfield buried in an avalanche of goals in Norway against Bodø/Glimt

Linfield are out of the Champions League but they knew their name wouldn’t be on the trophy.

Ben Hall had a rough night's work in defence as he fouled Runar Espejord to concede a second penalty

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Steven Beacom Opinion Linfield left red-faced as they make Champions League exit but they can’t afford to dwell on it

One down, two to go. That’s the number of opportunities left for Linfield to qualify for the group stages in Europe after being battered 8-0 by Bodø/Glimt.

Linfield's Kirk Millar celebrates his first winner against Bodø/Glimt.

Late Kirk Millar goal gives Linfield shock Champions League first leg victory over Bodø/Glimt at Windsor Park

A late Kirk Millar goal gave Linfield a famous European victory over Norwegian kingpins Bodo/Glimt on a special night at Windsor Park.

Linfield manager David Healy pictured earlier this month (Pacemaker Press)

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exclusive Linfield set for historic Windsor Park Sunday switch as prospect of busy European schedule looms large

Linfield are planning to break new ground next month and play at Windsor Park on a Sunday for the first time in their history due to their European success.

Will there be more celebrations for Linfield in Europe this season?

How Linfield can become the first Northern Irish team to qualify for the group stages of a European competition

Unless you count Ards and Cliftonville’s mid-90s adventures in the Intertoto Cup, no side from Northern Ireland has ever played in the group stages of a UEFA competition.

Linfield could be reunited with old foes Qarabag in the Europa League

Linfield face potential rematch with Europa League rivals Qarabag as Polish or Danish trip could await Crusaders

Linfield could be set for a reunion with old Europa League foes Qarabağ if they drop into the second tier of the European structure, while Crusaders could be headed to Poland or Denmark in the Europa Conference League.

Crusaders will play Basel in the second qualifying round.

Crusaders fightback to set up Basel clash while Cliftonville and Larne exit the European Conference League

A last gasp goal from Billy Joe Burns sealed a memorable Crusaders comeback at Seaview and set up a money-spinning tie with Swiss giants Basel.

Rangers' Scott Arfield (left) and Calvin Bassey celebrates victory in the UEFA Europa League semi-final, second leg match at Ibrox Stadium on Thursday. Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Rangers toast beloved kitman Jimmy Bell after reaching Europa League final by downing Leipzig

Giovanni van Bronckhorst revealed Rangers toasted Jimmy Bell after winning through to the Europa League final with a thrilling 3-2 aggregate win over RB Leipzig at Ibrox.

NI Rangers fans face scramble for tickets, flights and hotels ahead of Europa League final

Rangers fans across Northern Ireland were on Friday facing a scramble for tickets, flights and hotels for the Europa League final.

Rangers' James Tavernier (centre) and Ryan Jack celebrate last night's victory.

Rangers have ‘made people take notice’ with shock Europa League victory over Borussia Dortmund

Ryan Jack believes Rangers' stunning 6-4 aggregate win over Borussia Dortmund in the Europa League will make a lot of people sit up and take notice.

Erling Haaland is a serious doubt for Rangers' game against Dortmund. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

What time and TV channel is Borussia Dortmund v Rangers and will Erling Haaland be fit? Kick-off time, team news and match odds ahead of Europa League play-off clash

Rangers have their work cut out if they’re to make the Europa League’s round of 16 for the third year in a row.

Steven Gerrard guided Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years last season but joined Aston Villa on Thursday. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Rangers fans in Northern Ireland shocked at timing of Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa switch

Rangers fans in Northern Ireland have expressed their disappointment after Steven Gerrard left Ibrox to become head coach at Aston Villa - just eight months after guiding the club to its first Scottish title in 10 years.

Rangers' Glen Kamara and Borna Barisic kneel before the start of the game against Sparta Prague. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Glen Kamara lawyer slams Sparta Prague schoolchildren booing ‘embarrassment’ while Steven Gerrard calls on UEFA to do more to end racism

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard was not surprised to hear claims that Glen Kamara had been targeted by schoolchildren at Sparta Prague, but admitted he had not noticed the booing during the game himself.

Ryan Kent will be missing for several weeks after picking up an injury

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Europa League

Linfield must raise the bar if we are to achieve our European group stage dream, warns manager David Healy

Linfield with work to do to keep Europa League dream alive as Zürich take two-goal lead back home after first leg tie

Linfield boss David Healy hopes to home in on a big Euro result against Zurich at Windsor Park

Jamie Mulgrew: Linfield hearts are set on the group stages ahead of clash with Zurich

Hearts should be careful what they wish for, warns Linfield manager David Healy ahead of potential European clash

Linfield rewarded with Hearts tie in Europa League Play-Off if they overcome Zürich test

Linfield buried in an avalanche of goals in Norway against Bodø/Glimt

Steven Beacom Opinion Linfield left red-faced as they make Champions League exit but they can’t afford to dwell on it

Late Kirk Millar goal gives Linfield shock Champions League first leg victory over Bodø/Glimt at Windsor Park

exclusive Linfield set for historic Windsor Park Sunday switch as prospect of busy European schedule looms large

How Linfield can become the first Northern Irish team to qualify for the group stages of a European competition

Linfield face potential rematch with Europa League rivals Qarabag as Polish or Danish trip could await Crusaders

Crusaders fightback to set up Basel clash while Cliftonville and Larne exit the European Conference League

Rangers toast beloved kitman Jimmy Bell after reaching Europa League final by downing Leipzig

NI Rangers fans face scramble for tickets, flights and hotels ahead of Europa League final

Rangers have ‘made people take notice’ with shock Europa League victory over Borussia Dortmund

What time and TV channel is Borussia Dortmund v Rangers and will Erling Haaland be fit? Kick-off time, team news and match odds ahead of Europa League play-off clash

Rangers fans in Northern Ireland shocked at timing of Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa switch

Glen Kamara lawyer slams Sparta Prague schoolchildren booing ‘embarrassment’ while Steven Gerrard calls on UEFA to do more to end racism

Julian Taylor Opinion Several concerns have been flagged up to Steven Gerrard at Rangers

Stephen Craigan Opinion Rangers’ fringe stars need to step up after reality check

Ange Postecoglou is looking to positives despite Celtic’s defeat, as Rangers also beaten

Ange Postecoglou proud of Celtic’s bravery in defeat

Chris Sutton’s fury after he and Neil Lennon are denied access to Rangers’ Europa League game over ‘security concerns’

Julian Taylor Opinion It’s a given that Celtic will face major test in Europa League opener against Real Betis

Ali McCann tipped to ‘interest’ clubs across Europe as Northern Ireland midfielder continues to star for St Johnstone

Alfredo Morelos gives Gers edge in Euro showdown

We need new players for support not as replacements, says Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou

Celtic boss hails ‘unbelievable’ Anthony Ralston as incoming signing faces battle for starting spot

‘Success of the Super Cup showcased NI to the world and proved we’re built for this now’