Tag: Europe

8 October 2025 Off

James Tarkowski targets Europe after signing new Everton deal

By Total Football News

Everton defender James Tarkowski has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.

The 32-year-old joined on a free transfer from Burnley in 2022 and has made 128 appearances for the Toffees.

Tarkowski, capped twice by England, was named vice-captain of the club in 2023.

After an unbeaten start to life at the club’s new stadium this term, Tarkowski says the club can achieve

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25 September 2025 Off

Liverpool: Ryan Gravenberch’s rise to ‘one of best midfielders in Europe’

By Total Football News

Gravenberch’s renaissance at Liverpool has placed his name among Europe’s elite in his position, and Murphy has no doubts about his status.

“Last season he was the best in his position in that number six role,” he said.

“Rodri missed virtually the whole season with Manchester City. He had been the best in Europe for four or five years.

“Gravenberch was the best in the Premier League last season, and

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12 June 2025 Off

Carabao Cup: Preliminary round in 2025-26 due to Premier League teams in Europe

By Total Football News

The 2025-26 Carabao Cup will include a preliminary round to accommodate the increased number of Premier League clubs with European commitments.

Nine top-flight sides are set to participate in European competitions next season, prompting the change to help reduce the number of clubs in the first two rounds.

The preliminary round will feature the two sides promoted from the National League and the two clubs who finished 21st and 22nd

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25 May 2025 Off

Tottenham 1-4 Brighton: Seagulls spoil Spurs’ party but miss out on Europe

By Total Football News

Even against a Spurs side nursing some sore heads, this was a performance to be proud of from Brighton.

They seemed surprised by Spurs’ early endeavour, perhaps expecting a more languid display from the home side.

But they got to grips with the game midway through the first half and really clicked into gear following Mitoma’s introduction at the break.

So front-footed was the Japanese winger that Fabian Hurzeler may

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4 May 2025 Off

Brentford 4-3 Manchester United: Hosts beat United in thriller to boost Europe hopes

By Total Football News

Publicly, Ruben Amorim said the trip to Brentford was about getting the three points to end a run of six matches without a win in the Premier League.

Privately, he would have confessed that coming through the game unscathed and without any injury worries was all that mattered before Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao.

The Portuguese coach made eight changes to his side from the team

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6 February 2025 Off

Scott Parker: Burnley can add goals to best defence in Europe

By Total Football News

Parker gets a break from the Championship when his side tackle Southampton at St Mary’s in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.

And while he would welcome another solid defensive performance against the Premier League strugglers, it is goals he feels the team need from now until the end of the season.

January additions Ashley Barnes, young Ajax striker Jayden Banel and midfielder Jonjo Shelvey should help to unlock

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31 January 2025 Off

Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says Premier League schedule hinders English clubs in Europe

By Total Football News

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says English teams are at a disadvantage in Europe because of Premier League scheduling.

City were drawn against Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout play-offs on Friday.

The two-legged tie against the Spanish club comes in the middle of a run in February where City will play seven times in 25 days, starting with Sunday’s trip to Arsenal.

Though Guardiola says he has no

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