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Bodo/Glimt came agonizingly close to securing a spot in the Champions League this season but fell short in the final play-off against Red Star Belgrade. Despite winning the first leg 2-1 at home, the Norwegian champions were defeated 2-0 in the second leg, missing out on their chance. Bodo, the reigning national champions, consistently compete in European qualifiers every year. …

Due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Ukrainian teams, including Dynamo Kyiv, are unable to play in their usual stadiums to ensure the safety of the players. As a result, Dynamo Kyiv is playing this evening’s match in Hamburg, away from their home ground. Despite this, Kyiv will be looking to make their mark, especially since they came close to …

OGC Nice is back on the European stage and aims to make a strong impression in this revamped version of the Europa League, though they face a tough challenge against Real Sociedad tonight and Lazio later on. None of these matches will be easy for the Aiglons, who haven’t had the smoothest start to their domestic campaign. On a less-than-ideal …

Al Jazeera aired live footage of Israeli soldiers entering its offices in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank, and ordering the closure of the office for 45 days. The broadcast showed Al Jazeera’s bureau chief, Walid Omary, and other staff members live on air when the soldiers arrived. A soldier informed Omary of a military order to shut down …

Israel has implemented new restrictions on public activities in northern regions, including parts of the Golan Heights, as tensions with Hezbollah intensify. According to an announcement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the restrictions took effect at 6 a.m. Sunday and will remain in place through Monday evening. During this period, schools in the affected areas will remain closed, and …

The Israeli military reported that late Saturday, dozens of warplanes were conducting strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, as cross-border clashes intensified, raising concerns about a broader conflict. Israel also implemented additional security measures for its northern region. Military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari stated in a televised address shortly after 8:00 pm (1700 GMT) that Israeli forces were …

Galatasaray missed out on qualifying for the Champions League after losing to Young Boys Berne, a team that hadn’t yet secured a Champions League spot. The Turkish side suffered two defeats: 3-2 in Switzerland and 1-0 at home. Frustrated by their exit, Galatasaray responded by thrashing Adana Demirspor 5-1 before the international break, securing their third consecutive league win. Since …

Last season’s FA Cup winners, Manchester United, have secured their spot in the Europa League group stage, but they remain a puzzle that seems difficult to solve. Since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure, and aside from Mourinho’s successful 2017 campaign with a Europa League title, United has struggled to find consistent form, particularly in the Premier League. Last season, they finished …