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Although delighted that the club are back in Europe for the first time since 2008, Cork City boss John Caulfield admits to mixed feelings about drawing Iceland’s KR Reykjavik in the Europa League.

If Sligo can complete the job against Rosenborg after their shock 2-1 win in Norway yesterday they will face Turkey's Kardemir Karabukspor in the Europa League third qualifying round.

Jon Walters has been handed the captain’s armband as Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill makes seven changes for the friendly clash with Poland in Poznan.

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski has hailed Robbie Keane’s international scoring record as he prepares to face the Republic of Ireland.

UEFA’s determination to crack down on racism will be put to the test again when it decides whether CSKA Moscow should play behind closed doors as a punishment for alleged racist chanting against Yaya Toure.

UEFA is investigating allegations of racist abuse against Manchester City’s Yaya Toure and has warned that clubs will no longer escape with just fines if their supporters are guilty of discriminatory behaviour.

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Aston Villa have confirmed the double capture of Denmark defender Jores Okore and Dutch midfielder Leandro Bacuna.

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce rues the day he was denied the chance to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers praised the “desire and commitment” of his side following their 1-0 Europa League third qualifying round first leg win over Gomel last night.

Three Irish football fans were among 14 people arrested in Poznan, Poland in the early hours of this morning after a flareup of violence believed to have been sparked by domestic hooligans.

*Poznan has never been on the tourist trail — something it’ll prove hard to believe when you find yourself rambling through its myriad of cobbled streets or sipping a cool beer on a sweltering day in the old town square. Although parts of the suburbs are clustered with social-realist blocks of flats, the city centre’s 19th century German architecture is eye-candy for building lovers — Poznan was part of the German Reich for 150 years until it was handed back to the Poles at the end of WWII.

An FAI Fan Sales Portal will be set up on www.uefa.com from December 12 until February 29, 2012 for fans wishing to purchase Euro 2012 tickets.

SUBSTITUTE Fredy Guarin netted a late winner to put Porto in pole position in their Europa League last-32 tie with Iberian rivals Sevilla.

Emmanuel Mayuka struck four minutes into injury time as Swiss side Young Boys came back from a goal down to upset reigning Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg 2-1 in their Europa League last 32 first leg clash.

Emmanuel Adebayor will travel to Madrid this morning for a medical that should pave the way for the Manchester City striker to join Real on loan for the rest of the season.

LIVERPOOL’S director of football strategy Damien Comolli has blamed the team’s troubled season so far on a lack of confidence and their players’ struggles to recover from last summer’s World Cup.

MANCHESTER CITY insist they will be on their guard against Aris Thessaloniki in the first knock-out round of the Europa League knowing the Greek side have already accounted for the trophy’s holders.

Manchester City insist they will be on their guard against Aris Thessaloniki in the first knock-out round of the Europa League knowing the Greek side have already accounted for the trophy’s holders.

Liverpool have been given a tough draw against Sparta Prague in the Europa League draw today.

CARLOS TEVEZ is expected to skip Manchester City’s Europa League match against Juventus tomorrow night – and so too could Mario Balotelli.

Carlos Tevez is expected to skip Manchester City’s Europa League match against Juventus on Thursday – and so too could Mario Balotelli.

Unsettled Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has returned to the club’s Carrington training ground on schedule.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given will look to resolve his situation at Manchester City in January as he grows increasingly frustrated with his lack of action.

POLISH football has endured its fair share of agony in the past few years, including a serious betting and match-fixing scandal, but a couple of games in the past week suggest that a revival might be on the cards.

ROBERTO MANCINI admitted he will appeal against the dismissal of Mario Balotelli before targeting a victory over bitter rivals Manchester United.

Manchester City were boosted by the return of captain Carlos Tevez for this afternoon’s Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom at the Hawthorns.

UNDER-PRESSURE Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has asked for more time in the post after his side lost their third match in a row against Lech Poznan on Thursday night.

Carlos Tevez is back in Manchester and in contention to make his return to Roberto Mancini’s side for the visit to West Brom on Sunday.

Roberto Mancini will get it right at Manchester City, according to first-team coach David Platt.

EMBATTLED Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini does not believe his side deserved to be on the end of a third successive defeat against unfancied Europa League opponents Lech Poznan.

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Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has rang the changes for his side’s Europa League Group A visit to Lech Poznan.

Mario Balotelli could start for Manchester City in their Europa League Group A game with Lech Poznan tomorrow, but Roberto Mancini’s side are without Yaya and Kolo Toure.

GARETH BARRY has apologised to Roberto Mancini for his “naive” behaviour last week which has helped create an air of crisis around Manchester City.

MICAH RICHARDS has admitted Emmanuel Adebayor could not be in any better state of mind heading into tomorrow’s showdown with Arsenal.

Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany gets a thrill from pitting his wits against the top players – and includes Wayne Rooney in that category.

Manchester City defender Kolo Toure has been ruled out of the Europa League match against Lech Poznan tomorrow as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

Manchester City have had no contact with Wayne Rooney, according to manager Roberto Mancini.

MANCHESTER CITY survived a late scare to collect a point from their high-profile Europa League clash with Juventus last night.