Europa League

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Thierry Henry makes West Ham Europa League semi-final claim ... (HITC)

Thierry Henry thinks West Ham United will prove to be too much for Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of their Europa League semi-final meeting.

“If they play like that. Thierry Henry has stated that West Ham United will be a ‘tough’ opposition for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League semi-final, as he bigged up Michail Antonio ahead of the game. “It will be a tough one against West Ham (for Eintracht Frankfurt), especially with the intensity of West Ham,” said Henry.

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Inside West Ham's "absolutely amazing" Europa League adventure ... (Mirror.co.uk)

West Ham are dreaming of Europa League glory after a whirlwind European campaign which Jules Breach has covered every step of the way alongside Carlton Cole ...

They’ve got a decent draw against Frankfurt and an incredible opportunity for West Ham to get into the Europa League final, which would be amazing.” That has to be the highlight.” “The fact they’ve got to the semi-finals is absolutely incredible,” Breach says. “You can’t help but feed off the excitement and all of the energy from the fans, and working with Joe and Carlton as well, there’s been such a good feeling around the club. Given their experiences over the years, the east London club have become conditioned to a degree of pessimism. It started against with a win against Dinamo Zagreb on 16 September as Breach was teamed with former Hammers favourites Joe and Carlton Cole in the BT Sport studio.

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West Ham prepare for special Europa League clash with Eintracht ... (The National)

The two clubs met in the semi-finals of the Cup Winners' Cup in 1976, with the London side victorious to make the final, where they were beaten by Anderlecht.

West Ham now have a great stadium and fantastic crowd. To beat Barcelona over two games was an incredible achievement and it shows their qualities. “We're in a good place and we have to try to challenge to get to the final.

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When is the Europa League final? Date, time, location, tickets, UK ... (NationalWorld)

Get all of the latest Sport news from NationalWorld. Providing fresh perspective online for news across the UK.

Winners will also gain a place in the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League group stage if they have not already qualified through their domestic leagues. Today, Thursday 28 April 2022, is the final day to enter the ballot for the tickets. How to watch the UEFA Europa League final

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When is the Europa League 2021-22 final? Date, kick-off time ... (Goal.com)

The 2021-22 Europa League final will see West Ham or Eintracht Frankfurt play against Rangers or RB Leipzig. There is, therefore, a potential for an all-British ...

It will be reduced to 40,000 for the 2022 Europa League final. There is, therefore, a potential for an all-British or all-German showdown in the decider. When is the Europa League 2021-22 final?

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Europa League LIVE: West Ham vs Frankfurt, plus Rangers away in ... (talkSPORT.com)

West Ham host Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tonight and it should be a cracker.This is one of the biggest gam.

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Europa League semis: What to look out for | SuperSport (SuperSport)

Rangers' James Tavernier, Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku, West Ham's Michail Antonio and Frankfurt's Filip Kostic. An all-German Uefa Europa League final remains ...

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When is UEFA Europa League final 2022? Date, kick-off time, venue ... (Football.London)

Everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 UEFA Europa League final as West Ham United bid to reach Seville.

Ticket sales started exclusively via UEFA.com on 20 April and ran until 28 April at 14:00, meaning the general application period has now come to a close. West Ham currently sit in seventh place, eight points behind Arsenal, who currently occupy that final Champions League spot ahead of the north London derby with Tottenham Hotspur next month. Whilst many Hammers fans were hoping for a glamourous tie at the Nou Camp against European greats Barcelona, it was Oliver Glasner's side who emerged victorious from the tie, winning 3-2 at the iconic Catalan stadium to send them through 4-3 on aggregate.

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David Moyes makes Manchester United admission ahead of West ... (Football.London)

David Moyes has been speaking ahead of his West Ham side's Europa League semi-final with Eintracht Frankfurt about his managerial career leading up to this ...

Moyes grew a name for himself as a manager while in charge of Preston North End between 1998 and 2002 before taking over at Everton, where he stayed for 11 years until 2013. The Scotsman again helped secure the club’s top-flight status by avoiding relegation before the 2020/21 season, during which he led them to their record Premier League points total (65) and qualified for the Europa League courtesy of a sixth-placed finish. The Scotsman initially took charge of the Hammers in November 2017 on a short-term deal, leaving at the end of the season having successfully guided the club away from relegation.

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When is the Europa League final? Location, date, kick-off time, ticket ... (The Scotsman)

Last season's Scottish champions face a semi-final tie against RB Leipzig with the first leg in Germany on Thursday, April 28 followed by the return at Ibrox a ...

The remaining tickets are for the local organising structure, UEFA and national associations, commercial partners and broadcasters. The two teams that reach the final will receive 10,000 each, while 13,000 tickets are being offered for sale to fans worldwide via UEFA.com. When is the Europa League final?

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'Tough': Thierry Henry sends Rangers Europa League semi-final ... (HITC)

Thierry Henry has warned Rangers that they face a 'tough' test against German side RB Leipzig ahead of their Europa League semi-final clash.

“He’s in the national team now. But he is adding goals this year. He is just having fun this season.

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RB Leipzig vs Rangers live stream: how to watch the Europa ... (What Hi-Fi?)

How to watch a RB Leipzig vs Rangers live stream wherever you are in the world. Latest team news, TV channel, expert analysis and more.

BT Broadband customers can enjoy the BT Sport app and watch on the go for the same price. Even if you've subscribed to the relevant RB Leipzig vs Rangers live stream service, you won't be able to access coverage from outside your own country. In the US soccer fans can stream RB Leipzig vs Rangers free on Paramount+ with this 7-day free trial. It's $20 (CAD) a month and you can cancel any time. This gets you instant access to the BT Sport app. You can cancel the subscription at any time. Make sure you know how to watch a RB Leipzig vs Rangers live stream from anywhere in the world. For the UEFA Europa League, you may wish to choose 'USA' for Paramount +. You can use it to watch on your mobile, tablet, laptop, TV, games console and more. Simply use a VPN to access a live stream without being blocked. The current favourites to win the tournament, RB boast forward Christopher Nkunku, arguably the Europa League's star performer this season. Scottish giants Rangers make their first appearance in a European semi-final since 2008 today as they travel to Germany to face RB Leipzig in this last four Europa League first leg clash.

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RB Leipzig vs. Rangers odds, picks, how to watch, live stream ... (CBSSports.com)

Soccer insider Brandt Sutton reveals his UEFA Europa League predictions for Rangers vs. RB Leipzig.

For RB Leipzig vs. Before you tune in to Thursday's match, you need to see the Rangers vs. Rangers, meanwhile, will be without key goal-scorers for Thursday's match. Rangers vs. The underdog, Rangers F.C., is priced at +800, while a draw is listed at +370. The over-under for total goals is 2.5 and Thursday's match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan. This is RB Leipzig's second semi-final appearance in five seasons of European play, having made their first appearance in 2020 and losing to Paris Saint-Germain, while Rangers has reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2007-08.

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West Ham vs Eintracht Frankfurt LIVE! Europa League match stream ... (Evening Standard)

The Hammers have enjoyed a superb run in the competition, beating Sevilla and Lyon so far in the knockout stages, and have reached the last four of a major ...

The Japan international,who scored twice during a group-stage meeting with Arsenal three years ago, is renowned for his vision and ability on the ball. Chances cannot be wasted at this level and now is the time to step up. Where the game will be won and lost Where the game will be won and lost David Moyes has been ramping up the pressure on striker Michail Antonio in recent weeks. Where the game will be won and lost

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RB Leipzig v Rangers: Europa League semi-final, first leg – live! (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Will either team take control of this tie in Germany? Join Nick Ames.

Tonight they go again, in this not-particularly-new-fangled Europa League of ours – and they’re tantalisingly close to making history again. Back then, they edged past Fiorentina in the Uefa Cup, only to fall short against Zenit at the last. So at long as there are no disasters tonight, the Ibrox crowd may well be able to see them home next time out. Our players believe, they’ve trained well, they look very focused and we’re going to play in a great atmosphere against a good team. Nkunku goes down in the box as he tries to spin Goldson, but tumbles a bit too easily. Rangers’ fans have been making themselves seen and heard in town all afternoon, in tremendous number.

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RB Leipzig v Rangers live stream: How to watch the Europa League ... (FourFourTwo)

The Gers have enjoyed a superb campaign on the continent and are now three games away from winning their second ever European trophy. Their last came in 1972 ...

DAZN subscribers can watch every single Premier League game in 2021/22 – and it gets better. If you pick up a fuboTV subscription for the games not on Peacock Premium, you'll be able to watch every game. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. To get around that, all you have to do is get a Virtual Private Network (VPN), assuming it complies with your broadcaster’s T&Cs. A VPN creates a private connection between your device and t'internet, meaning the service can’t work out where you are and won't automatically block the service you've paid for. How to watch Premier League live streams for US subscribers

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West Ham in line for mega payday if they can land Europa League ... (Daily Express)

WEST HAM are in Europa League semi-final action against Eintracht Frankfurt.

And if Giovanni van Bronckhorst can lead his side to the Europa League title, they will get another £1.7m on top of that. And victory in the Super Cup would net them £840,000. West Ham have enjoyed a remarkable season this time around and booked their place in the last four of the Europa League after stunning Lyon in the quarter-finals. And they will be boosted by £7.2m of prize money should they go on to lift the trophy. The east Londoners have already been given £12m during their run to the final four. Victory in the Europa League would also mean the Hammers play in next season’s Super Cup, which would bring in another £3m.

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When is the Europa League final 2022? Date, kick-off time, where ... (iNews)

West Ham are bidding to reach their first European final in 46 years when they face Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt, while Rangers are in action against ...

This will be the second time that the stadium has hosted a European final and the first in 36 years dating back to the 1986 European Cup final which was won by Steaua Bucharest against Barcelona. Rangers, meanwhile, are hoping to play in their first European final since the 2007-08 season when they were beaten 2-0 by Zenit St Petersburg in the Uefa Cup in Manchester. West Ham are aiming to reach their first European final since 1976 when they were beaten by Belgian club Anderlecht in the Cup Winners’ Cup.

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RB Leipzig vs. Rangers live score, updates, highlights & lineups ... (Sporting News)

RB Leipzig host Rangers in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal. The German side are favourites to advance to the final, but the visitors will be ...

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West Ham v Eintracht Frankfurt: Europa League semi-final, first leg ... (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Will West Ham continue their dream run and take a lead to Germany? Find out with Rob Smyth.

With Craig Dawson likely to be the only recognised centre-back available, David Moyes will probably go with the extra protection of a back three. David Moyes, ostensibly admired but still insidiously disparaged, doesn’t get nearly enough credit for creating what is surely, with a respectful nod to the Paolo Di Canio era, the best West Ham team since the Boys of 86. This is a great piece on Yeboah from the archive. (Don’t play silly buggers and start talking about the 1999 Intertoto Cup, not on a night like tonight.) And they haven’t played in a European semi-final since 1975-76, when - of all the gin joints - they beat Eintracht Frankfurt before losing to Anderlecht in a pulsating final. This has been a terrific response from West Ham, and inevitably the goal came from a high-class set piece. And yet my favourite moment is when he decided to climb atop a pile of guys in Munich. The bad stuff is always more memorable innit.” But if you want charm, romance, great stories and a refreshing lack of entitlement, the Europa League is where it’s at. The ball deflects off a West Ham defender and away from Borre. In the end he takes a touch and is dispossessed by Hinteregger. Antonio had very little time, but it was still a chance. 35 min Knauff, the 20-year-old on loan from Dortmund, looks a player. Cresswell stretches between Knauff and Areola to make a desperate, brilliant tackle, but Knauff is able to collect the loose ball. Borre runs 40 yards and then angles a superb through pass to Knauff, charging infield from the right.

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West Ham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt live score, updates, & highlights ... (Sporting News)

West Ham United continue their bid to reach a first major European final since 1976 when they play the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against ...

Seventh in the Premier League against ninth in the Bundesliga with both teams having the carrot of knowing that if they triumph they will be just one game away, when the final is played on May 18 in Sevilla, from not only winning a major trophy but also qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League. 80 minutes to KO: And now we have the Frankfurt line-up too. In 1976 they lost 4-2 to Anderlecht in the final. A real challenge ahead for West Ham, who are struggling to get a foothold in this game so far as the Germans dominate possession. They'll be hoping for a similar result to this tie, though a different outcome in the final. "It has worked for them well and we have to be ready to deal with." His shot is saved by Areola, but Kamada is on to the rebound and taps it home from practically on the line. It had been coming and West Ham are level. Warning signs for the Bundesliga side though they show their danger on the break as Kostic races away after Bowen loses possession but his final ball to Borre is wayward. 25 mins: It has been a terrific response from West Ham but they cannot afford to let their guard down. 47 mins: Frankfurt have lost all four of their previous ties with English sides, most recently against Chelsea in the Europa League semi-finals in 2019. Despite still having a mathematical, but slim, chance of finishing in the top four, David Moyes signalled his intention to prioritise the Europa League by making a number of changes in Sunday's 1-0 domestic loss at Chelsea.

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West Ham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt live score, updates, highlights ... (Sporting News)

West Ham United continue their bid to reach a first major European final since 1976 when they play host to their Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of ...

Seventh in the Premier League against ninth in the Bundesliga with both teams having the carrot of knowing that if they triumph they will be just one game away, when the final is played on May 18 in Sevilla, from not only winning a major trophy but also qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League. 80 minutes to KO: And now we have the Frankfurt line-up too. In 1976 they lost 4-2 to Anderlecht in the final. A real challenge ahead for West Ham, who are struggling to get a foothold in this game so far as the Germans dominate possession. They'll be hoping for a similar result to this tie, though a different outcome in the final. "It has worked for them well and we have to be ready to deal with." His shot is saved by Areola, but Kamada is on to the rebound and taps it home from practically on the line. It had been coming and West Ham are level. 25 mins: It has been a terrific response from West Ham but they cannot afford to let their guard down. Warning signs for the Bundesliga side though they show their danger on the break as Kostic races away after Bowen loses possession but his final ball to Borre is wayward. 47 mins: Frankfurt have lost all four of their previous ties with English sides, most recently against Chelsea in the Europa League semi-finals in 2019. Despite still having a mathematical, but slim, chance of finishing in the top four, David Moyes signalled his intention to prioritise the Europa League by making a number of changes in Sunday's 1-0 domestic loss at Chelsea.

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Two German commentators 'attacked' by West Ham fans in Europa ... (Daily Mail)

Tim Brockmeier and Philipp Hofmeister, who work for ARD Radio, said they were assaulted by home fans while broadcasting the game live on air.

Tim Brockmeier and Philipp Hofmeister, who work for ARD Radio, said they were assaulted by home fans while broadcasting the game live on air. He said: 'You could hear it on air. In a statement, a spokesperson for West Ham said: 'The club is aware of the incident and will be working to identify the offender. West Ham have said they will ban any supporters found to have attacked foreign journalists during their side's defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League semi-finals - after two reporters alleged they were struck at the London Stadium. - After the game, Hofmeister took to social media to say they were 'doing okay' - During the half-time break, they were relocated to other seats in the press area

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West Ham let historic Europa League night slip past as Eintracht ... (ESPN)

It should have been a historic night in London. Instead, West Ham ceded advantage to a Eintracht Frankfurt side that again made its presence felt.

West Ham can avoid that fate in the second leg next week in Germany, but they have to cope with the occasion better than they did here. Instead of this being a famous night in West Ham's modern-day history, they have the ignominious honour of becoming just the third side to lose a Europa League semifinal first leg at home. "I don't know if it is the level -- the level of the games go up and maybe we don't quite have the quality at times required to be at this level," Moyes said. There was a lack of intensity in their defending, while going forward they never hit the exhilarating heights that have got them into this position. Moyes made six changes in West Ham's previous outing at Chelsea in an effort to keep preserve energy levels for this but they still rallied far too late in the piece. After almost 15 minutes of stabilising themselves in front of a capacity crowd fearing the worst, West Ham did improve.

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Europa League: West Ham lose first leg at home; Leicester draw ... (NBC Sports)

Eintracht Frankfurt is a step away from its first European final in more than 40 years after beating West Ham 2-1 in leg 1 of the Europa League semifinals.

Feyenoord jumped to a 2-0 lead on first-half goals by Dessers and Luis Sinisterra in the span of just two minutes. Rodgers was appointed to Chelsea’s academy during Mourinho’s first stint with the London club. Dessers tops the scoring table with 10 goals. — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo)April 28, 2022 Kurt Zouma headed a cross off Manuel Lanzini’s free kick for diving Antonio to equalize 20 minutes after the opening goal. — CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo)April 28, 2022

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UEFA scores: Eintracht Frankfurt, RB Leipzig earn Europa League ... (CBSSports.com)

There were goals all around as Luis Sinisterra's brace saw Feyenoord secure a one-goal victory over Olympique Marseille in the Conference League. Jose Mourinho ...

#WHUSGE1-2 (91) April 28, 2022 So Close! 😲— West Ham United (@WestHam) #UEL But it finished 1-1 and that’s an acceptable result.— AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) We have a game to go, we're going to win it, and then we're going to win everything." We had a hold of the game and were just lacking the goal, which we got in the end. 🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig #UEL pic.twitter.com/qTXH1mT9hf April 28, 2022 🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig #UEL #RBLRFC pic.twitter.com/Bom1rXc0cx April 28, 2022 As Celtic are ahead by six points in the Scottish Premiership, Rangers are another team that will need to win Europa League for a place in Champions League. But their showing against RB Leipzig in the first leg wasn't good enough. 🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig #UEL #RBLRFC pic.twitter.com/Jarb1iQF49 April 28, 2022 Leicester City, that was by design as they looked to frustrate the Foxes. It worked well enough because even though Leicester City won the xG battle 1.71 to .32, things were level on the scoresheet. Lorenzo Pellegrini scored an opener in the 15th minute and Roma held on for dear life. While West Ham had chances, only two of their 15 shots hit the target as Frankfurt's defense bent but it didn't break.

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Frankfurt beats West Ham in Europa League, Leicester-Roma ends ... (Sportstar)

An all-German final in the second-tier European competition is a possibility after Leipzig scored late to defeat Rangers 1-0 at home in the other semifinal ...

Feyenoord jumped to a 2-0 lead on first-half goals by Dessers and Luis Sinisterra in the span of just two minutes. Kurt Zouma headed a cross off Manuel Lanzini’s free kick for diving Antonio to equalize 20 minutes after the opening goal. Rodgers was appointed to Chelsea’s academy during Mourinho’s first stint with the London club. Dessers tops the scoring table with 10 goals. In Rotterdam, Dessers capitalized on a defensive mistake by Duje Ćaleta-Car to score the winning goal in the opening minute of the second half. It was Knauff’s second goal in the competition this season after netting in the 1-1 draw in the first leg against Barcelona.

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Watch Stunning Angelino Volley Win UEL Semi-Final 1st Leg For ... (Sports Illustrated)

Angelino scored a contender for the Europa League's Goal of the Season as RB Leipzig beat Rangers 1-0 in the first leg of their semi-final.

He spent seven years on the books at Man City, but only played six Premier League games as he was loaned out five times. The other Europa League semi-final first leg saw Eintracht Frankfurt win 2-1 at West Ham. They will travel to Glasgow next week as clear favorites to reach the Europa League final.

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West Ham to investigate after German radio commentators 'attacked ... (The Athletic)

West Ham are investigating after two commentators for German station ARD Radio claimed they were “attacked” during the club's Europa League semi-final...

Roshane Thomas Roshane Thomas Roshane Thomas In line with our zero-tolerance approach, anyone identified will have their details passed to the police. Roshane Thomas German newspaper Bild reported that Hofmeister said: “We are being attacked here.

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West Ham squad pushed to the limit but Europa League tie remains ... (Evening Standard)

West Ham are still alive in their Europa League semi-final tie, which is all that matters, but a flat and leggy performance against Eintracht Frankfurt last ...

In the final third, too, there were signs of fatigue and a missing spark. For Tomas Soucek, it is 55, Pablo Fornals 53, Antonio 48, and Bowen and Craig Dawson 46. Moyes has made the fewest changes to his XI of any manager in the Premier League this season and is often reluctant to turn to his bench, demonstrated last night when he made just one change in Said Benramha, who also struck the woodwork with a fierce effort which skimmed off the upright.

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Europa League: West Ham United Investigate Alleged Attack On ... (Outlook India)

German newspaper Bild said fans seated behind the commentators attacked them during West Ham vs Eintracht Frankfurt, Europa League match.

At halftime, the pair were moved to a different broadcasting position in the media section. It will take more than government efforts to promote the language The move to make Hindi the national language is a political project, the language becoming a tool for constructing national unity

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Europa League: West Ham investigate reports of alleged attack on ... (Firstpost)

Two German commentators were punched while their headset was pulled off as well in a match that saw Eintracht Frankfurt defeat West Ham at home 2-1.

Sports Sports At halftime, the pair were moved to a different broadcasting position in the media section.

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Europa League: West Ham United Investigating Alleged Attack on ... (News18)

Reporters Philipp Hofmeister and Tim Brockmeier, who work for German regional broadcaster Hessischer Rundfunk, said they were attacked after Michail Antonio ...

“Best wishes to all West Ham supporters who love football and respect their opponents," he added. Best wishes to all West Ham supporters who love football and respect their opponents.— Phil Hofmeister (@thehopemaster)April 28, 2022 West Ham said they were aware of the incident and would work to identify the offender.

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Europa League: West Ham can take lessons into Eintracht Frankfurt ... (Daily Mail)

West Ham's hopes of reaching a first European final for 46 years were dented in their 2-1 defeat at home to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday night.

And all the pressure will be on the hosts in next week's decider. An early leveller would spark life back into the Hammers, yet they need to be much more precise and clinical to make that happen. It was not only the start of each half when Frankfurt posed West Ham problems, nevertheless. And after a 1-1 draw against Lyon, Moyes' men blitzed their way to a swaggering 3-0 win out in France to reach the last four. Keeping Frankfurt at bay will make things much easier in the second leg, as only a goal would be required to send the tie to extra-time and a 2-0 win would be enough to book their place in the final. The Hammers got off to the worst start possible in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final tie, falling a goal behind inside the first minute when Ansgar Knauff headed home after 49 seconds.

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Have West Ham's Europa League hopes gone up in smoke ... (The Guardian)

Max Rushden, Nick Ames, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Fadugba discuss the first legs in both the Europa League and Europa Conference League semis, ...

And we want to keep our journalism open and accessible to all. But we increasingly need our readers to fund our work. Max Rushden, Nick Ames, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Fadugba discuss the first legs in both the Europa League and Europa Conference League semis, plus down the running order is Manchester United v Chelsea

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Rangers vs Leipzig facts (UEFA.com)

Rangers will hope for an encore of a memorable quarter-final comeback against a Leipzig side looking to protect a 1-0 advantage from the first leg.

• Rangers are the first Scottish club to appear in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, making Scotland the 12th country represented at this stage of the competition. They are the only team among the last four whose 2021/22 European campaign began in the qualifying phase and the only group runners-up to have reached this stage of the competition. • New boss Jesse Marsch was in charge for the start of this season's UEFA Champions League campaign, but defeats at Manchester City (3-6), at home to Club Brugge (1-2) and in Paris (2-3) scuppered their chances of a third successive knockout phase appearance. • Leipzig's away record in the UEFA Europa League knockout phase is W3 D1 L1, with 11 goals scored and eight conceded, the sole defeat that 5-2 reverse in Marseille four years ago. No German team has ever reached the UEFA Europa League final. In UEFA competition overall this is the Glasgow club's sixth semi-final, with victories in all of the last four, the latest in the 2007/08 UEFA Cup when they overcame Fiorentina on penalties in Italy after two goalless draws. The last such comeback was by Liverpool against Villarreal in 2015/16 (0-1 a, 3-0 h). They reached the UEFA Champions League round of 16 last term, where they were eliminated by Liverpool, having been semi-finalists, also under coach Julian Nagelsmann, the season before. • Rangers clinched a UEFA Europa League knockout phase berth with a game to spare, finishing runners-up to Lyon in Group A with eight points. • This is Rangers' first appearance in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals, their three previous participations in the knockout phase having all come to a halt in the round of 16. Although they lost their opening two group games – against Lyon (0-2 h) and Sparta Praha (0-1 a) – they remained unbeaten thereafter, taking four points off Brøndby (2-0 h, 1-1 a) and clinching second place with a 2-0 victory over Sparta at Ibrox on Matchday 5 in their first match under new manager Van Bronckhorst, who had replaced Steven Gerrard. • This is Rangers' 52nd UEFA match against German opposition.

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