5 h. ago Man Utd handed massive advantage against Athletic Bilbao for Europa League semi

Manchester United need all the help they can get to overcome Athletic Bilbao and Ruben Amorim has been handed a huge advantage ahead of the Europa League semi-final first leg

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6 h. ago ‘One big dream’: Bodø/Glimt’s modern miracle built on history and humility

Family club, known as a symbol of northern Norwegian self-esteem, prepare to face Tottenham in Europa League semisNobody is sure precisely when the “coffee table” tradition began, but consensus traces it back about 60 years. It would take a lot for one of the regulars not to show up. The time is almost 11am and cups are being laid out in the Aspmyra Stadion canteen for the Bodø/Glimt old boys’ daily catchup. In walks Ivar Bakke, who can count himself as the group’s elder statesman at 94. “One of the oldest people in Norway!” he laughs before sitting down. Tall tales are retold, memories sharpened in delighting over past and more recent glories; however far those stretch, everyone here knows what it has taken to bring their club to the barely fathomable territory of a Europa League semi-final.The raconteur in chief is Jacob Klette, a sharp figure in his late 70s who made almost 400 appearances for a team that broke boundaries. “The northern part of Norway has always had to fight for ...

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6 h. ago Europa League glory will not rescue Manchester United’s season, warns Amorim

Manager says addressing wider problems matters more Amorim confident United ‘are prepared’ for Athletic tieRuben Amorim has said even winning the Europa League will not save Manchester United’s season, the head coach stating that only “good decisions” can transform his side in the long term.United are at Athletic Bilbao for Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg, conscious that claiming the competition will conclude a troubled campaign with silverware and Champions League qualification. With United in 14th and certain to finish in their lowest position in the Premier League, it would also give Amorim a trophy after taking over in late October. However, the Portuguese is clear it would not make the campaign a success. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Ange Postecoglou comes out fighting as Spurs boss rubbishes Man Utd comparison

Tottenham Hotspur take on Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday after getting past 2022 winners Eintracht Frankfurt in the previous round

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10 h. ago Man Utd receive huge double injury boost as squad named for Athletic Bilbao trip

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has named a big travelling squad for the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club on Thursday night

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10 h. ago Seven players could miss Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao but double boost confirmed

The latest Manchester United news as the squad have been training for the Europa League semi-final clash in Spain on Thursday night.

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11 h. ago Ruben Amorim press conference live Manchester United injury news ahead of Athletic Bilbao clash

Live updates from Man United head coach Ruben Amorim's pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday night's Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Bilbao.

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11 h. ago Tottenham: James Maddison issues verdict on Mathys Tel as Ange Postecoglou ponders Heung

Spurs need a new face in attack for the Europa League semi-final first leg

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11 h. ago Athletic Bilbao confirm huge injury blow ahead of Manchester United fixture

Athletic Club manager Ernesto Valverde has confirmed Oihan Sancet will not play in their Europa League semi-final first leg against Man United.

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12 h. ago Nico Williams gives green light to face Manchester United as Athletic Bilbao confirm injury blow

Athletic Bilbao have issued mixed news on the injury front ahead of their Europa League semi-final first leg against Man United

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13 h. ago How to watch Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United on TNT Sports as Europa League final in sight

Man United's Europa League semi-final clash against Athletic Bilbao is live on TNT Sports.

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13 h. ago Manchester United could hand out debuts this week after dropping Brentford hint in Athletic Bilbao training

Man Utd face Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday and Ruben Amorim is likely to make changes as it comes between the two Europa League semi-final fixtures.

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13 h. ago Manchester United have 'secret' weapon to give them biggest possible Europa League advantage

The latest Man Utd news before their Europa League semi-final first leg showdown with Athletic Bilbao.

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14 h. ago Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt train as Man United prepare to travel to Bilbao

Ruben Amorim’s men are preparing for Thursday’s Europa League semi-final first leg at San Mames.

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14 h. ago Why Bodo/Glimt have become model for Europe's smaller clubs as Tottenham sent warning

Bodo/Glimt have built smartly to reach Europa League semi-finals and under pressure Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has already been defeated by the Norwegian champions

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14 h. ago Manchester United boosted by return of key duo ahead of Europa League semi

Amad Diallo is back in training after missing the last two months with an ankle injury

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15 h. ago Manchester United receive huge double injury boost as Athletic Bilbao training squad revealed

Man Utd have trained at Carrington on the eve of their Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Club in Spain.

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16 h. ago Christian Eriksen disagrees with Paul Scholes about Manchester United advantage vs Athletic Bilbao

Man Utd play Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League semi-final first leg on Thursday.

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17 h. ago UEFA confirm major decision for Athletic Bilbao vs Man United Europa League semi

Manchester United travel to the Basque Country on Thursday night aiming for a solid start to their Europa League semi-final

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19 h. ago Manchester United held talks with me to become their new manager

United know all about the opposition manager ahead of their Europa League semi-final with Athletic Bilbao

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