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Botev Plovdiv will face Maribor at Stadion Hristo Botev in an intriguing Europa League qualifier. Although Botev Plovdiv have yet to start their Bulgarian Premier League season, their pre-season performances have been promising, giving fans hope for their Europa League campaign. New addition Nikola Iliev is expected to be a significant threat to the opposition’s defense. Maribor, on the other …

Sheriff will look to start their Europa League qualifying journey positively as they host Zira at Sheriff Arena on Thursday afternoon. The Moldovan champions, who have considerable experience in this competition, need to demonstrate their abilities on the field. Keep an eye on their speedy winger Papa Ndiaga Yade, a recent addition from Metz, who is expected to be a …

Wisla Krakow will face FK Llapi as they make their return to the Europa League after a 12-year hiatus. The Polish side is eager to make a strong impression in the first leg, and they are expected to go all out against the Kosovars. Although Abdel Omrani is a key player for Wisla, the 31-year-old is anticipated to start on …

Malmo will look to solidify their position at the top of the Allsvenskan standings when they face Mjallby on Matchday 14. The Blues are currently leading the race for the domestic title, but coach Henrik Rydstrom must ensure his team remains focused and avoids complacency. With no new injury concerns, Rydstrom is expected to stick with the same lineup that …

VPS will aim to end their three-game losing streak in the Veikkausliiga as they take on Zalgiris in their Conference League opener. VPS have been struggling defensively recently, which makes a home win unlikely. Defender Mikko Pitkanen returns from a domestic ban, and Miika Niemi is expected to be back in the starting lineup. On the other hand, Zalgiris will …

On Wednesday, the Israeli army dropped leaflets over Gaza City, urging all residents to move to safe zones as the military offensive on the city’s main areas intensifies. Addressed to “everyone in Gaza City,” the thousands of leaflets detailed routes to safer areas in the south and cautioned that the city would “remain a dangerous combat zone,” according to an …

U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein is striving to broker a deal that allows both Lebanon and Israel to “claim victory,” according to a source cited by Kuwait’s al-Anbaa newspaper, referencing Western diplomats. The proposed solution involves a balanced, mutual withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters and the Israeli army from the border area, with U.S. guarantees and a significant role for U.N. forces, …

The Israeli army announced that it conducted overnight raids on Hezbollah targets in southern and eastern Lebanon, hitting “air defense infrastructure” and a weapons depot. Israeli warplanes targeted Janta, a village in the Bekaa Valley, and the southern towns of Baraashit and Kfarkila, while Israeli artillery shelled Yaroun. Additionally, a drone strike hit the southern town of Hadatha. On Tuesday …