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UEFA Europa League LIVE - Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur discover fate in new format

Updated 30/08/2024 at 10:27 GMT

Welcome to live coverage of the UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League draws for the 2024/25 campaign. The likes of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, AS Roma and Ajax will discover their opponents in the new 36-team league phase format. Watch the Europa League draw live on TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and this very page from 12:00 UK time.

Erik ten Hag of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on August 22, 2024 in Manchester, England

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Pot Three

Qarabag

Galatasaray

Viktoria Plzen

Bodo/Glimt

Union SG

Dynamo Kyiv

Ludogorets Razgrad

Midtjylland

Malmo

Pot Two

Real Sociedad

AZ Alkmaar

Braga

Olympiacos

Lyon

PAOK

Fenerbahce

Maccabi Tel-Aviv

Ferencvaros

Pot One

Roma

Manchester United

Porto

Ajax

Rangers

Eintracht Frankfurt

Lazio

Tottenham Hotspur

Slavia Praha

The Europa League class of 2024/25

Reminder of how it all works

The 36 Europa League teams have been divided into four pots based on their UEFA coeffients.

Each team will play eight matches - four at home and four away - against two teams from each pot. Their opponents will be determined by designated automated software.

Teams cannot face opponents from their own country, and can only play a maximum of two opponents from the same nation.

The top eight teams will progress straight through to the last 16, while those ranked ninth to 24th will enter the knockout play-off round in a bid to join them. However, teams ranked 25th to 36th will be eliminated from all European competition.

The same concept applies for the Europa Conference League, only the 36 teams are divided into six pots of six.

Welcome everyone!

The time has come for the draws of the UEFA Europa League and Europa Conference League for the 2024/25 campaign.

This season sees the introduction of a new 36-team league phase in the Europa League with designated automated software used to decide the schedule, by randomly selecting a club's opponents for the competition.

First up we’ll bring live coverage of the Europa League draw where Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will discover their opponents for the upcoming campaign.

Attention will then turn to the Conference League with Chelsea involved in the competition for the first time and enter as heavy favourites.

We’ll be live from 12pm UK time on this very website, plus TNT Sports 1, discovery+ and via our YouTube channel.

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A typical Jamie Vardy goal, in typically adverse Jamie Vardy circumstances, earned Leicester a point after Pedro Porro had put a dominant Tottenham in front.

Vardy, now 37, only persuaded his body to play because Patson Daka was injured, but no one will be surprised that once there, he made his presence felt.

Looking at the teams before kick-off it was hard to envisage how this could be a contest, and the first half was not: Spurs dominated from start to finish. But they created relatively few chances and had to settle for just one goal, Porro trying with a back header and succeeding with his back, sending James Maddison’s teasing cross past Mads Hermansen.

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There was no sense whatsoever that Leicester could take something from the game, but they were more aggressive after the break, both in and out of possession. Nevertheless, an equaliser did not look imminent and then one arrived, Vardy heading home after good work from Victor Kristiansen and Issahaku Fatawu.

After that Leicester were the better side, Vardy missing the kind of chance he has made a career out of snaffling. But then Rodrigo Bentancur sustained a head injury, the match stopped for nine minutes, and never quite reigned its momentum - thankfully Bentancur is now sitting up and talking.

So Spurs return to London wondering quite how they managed to avoid winning while Leicester, haunted by the spectre of points deduction, may feel just a little more optimistic about the season ahead.

Talking point - What are Spurs lacking?

It’s been a while, but Spurs are now Spurs again. After the abortive Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte experiments, they are back dropping points they shouldn’t while playing attractive football, and this thing of ours is much the better for it.

Ange Postecoglou, though, is building something. He has a solid back four with scope to still improve; his midfield is solid and not without craft; he has a focal-point centre-forward to some extent proven in the Premier League.

Strangely, what might be missing from the squad is the kind of magic traditionally associated with Tottenham sides, many of them far less good than this one. Maddison is their only lock-picker, and it’d be hard to argue he’s close to those best at it. Perhaps Mikey Moore will mature into that player, but finding someone able to deliver the unexpected feels like the next step for this team - if we agree to stick tonight's collective mini-collapse into the amnesty box.

Player of the match - Jamie Vardy (Leicester)

He barely featured, but every single Spurs player shrunk after Vardy scored, taking each of them out of the running for this imaginary award, and meaning this was the game's key moment - until the goal, nothing but an away win seemed possible.

Player ratings

Leicester City: Hermansen 6, Justin 6, Faes 5, Vestergaard 6, Kristiansen 7, Ndidi 6, Winks 6, Fatawu 7, Buonanotte 6, De Cordova-Reid 6, Vardy 7. Subs: Mavididi 6, Soumare 6, McAteer 6.

Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario 6, Porro 7, Romero 6, Van de Ven 6, Udogie 6, Sarr 5, Bentancur 6, Maddison 6, Johnson 5, Solanke 6, Son 6. Subs: Gray 6, Kulusevski 6, Werner 6, Bergvall 6, Spence 6, Richarlison 6.

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Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma has been suspended by the club for one match after footage emerged of him on social media appearing to inhale laughing gas.

The 27-year-old posted a video of himself inhaling from a balloon on Saturday but he later apologised for his actions and said it was "a severe lack of judgement".

After being made aware of the video, Spurs confirmed that there would be an internal investigation into the matter and speaking in his Thursday news conference, manager Ange Postecoglou said Bissouma was suspended for their Premier League opener at Leicester City on Monday.

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"I've been in the game for a long time and every time situations like this arise, I've always tried to look at them in a couple of different ways," Postecoglou told reporters.

"One is there's a person involved and, in this case, it's Biss. He's made a really poor decision. You want to understand that and try and help him through that, and as a club, what we can do to make sure he doesn’t make those kind of choices and decisions in the future.

"There are still sanctions involved and some of those sanctions include education, and giving him a clear understanding of why he did what he did and how wrong it was.

"You always want to give people the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. The second part of that is he’s a footballer and he has responsibilities of the club and to his team-mates and our supporters.

"He won't be available for Monday. We've suspended him from Monday's game.

"Beyond that, there’s also some trust building that needs to happen between Biss and me, and Biss and the group. That’s what he needs to work hard at from now on to try and win that back.

"The door is open for him and hopefully we can help him realise the decisions he makes impacts more than just him. Hopefully it allows him to make better decisions moving forward."

Bissouma, who moved to Spurs from Brighton in 2022, featured for 45 minutes in the club's pre-season defeat to Bayern Munich last weekend before the video was posted online.

The midfielder was an important member of the first-team squad during Postecoglou's debut campaign at Spurs, making 28 appearances in all competitions.

Postecoglou appeared to be frustrated by Bissouma's actions and explained that the player must now do the work to reintegrate himself back with the team.

"There's the personal ramifications, because it's illegal," the Australian added.

"Then there's the professional responsibility - the example you set as a professional footballer - because there are so many people who follow the Premier League and we're all in a pretty privileged position.

"He's made a poor choice. But within that context, we all make mistakes, there should always be an opportunity there for rehabilitation and redemption for every human being, including footballers.

"That's up to Biss now."

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Harry Kane made an emotional return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday after playing the final 10 minutes for Bayern Munich in a 3-2 pre-season victory.

Goals from Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry and Thomas Muller ultimately proved to be the difference for the Bavarians, against a Spurs side that found the net twice thanks to Dejan Kulusevski's brace.

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However, the main story was Kane’s return to north London – and his lifelong affection for the club meant the England captain snubbed a chance to lift the Visit Malta Cup to mark Bayern’s win.

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“I am so used to coming here as the home player, been here so many times before, so it was strange and putting this shirt on, being in the away dressing room, but I like to enjoy these occasions,” said Kane in quotes published by PA.

“I had an amazing career at Spurs, so many great memories and just great to see the fans again, so many players and staff I have a lot of relationships with.

“The game itself, I probably shouldn’t have been playing. I only trained yesterday, but I was always going to play 10 minutes, and it was good.

“Everything was really rushed through last year, so we didn’t have a chance [to say goodbye], but it was a great way to say thank you to all of them.

“The reception I got was amazing and great to clap them around the pitch after, those who stayed behind, and I will always be thankful for every Spurs fan for the support they’ve given me through my whole career.

”It’s been incredible. I just appreciate them seeing me and me seeing them again.”

Kane also gave his seal of approval to the £65 million signing of Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth, and is backing the former Cherries frontman to be successful in north London.

When asked about Solanke, Kane replied: “Yeah, he should be great. Dom is a great player, plays with high intensity, high speed.

“For sure he is going to get chances in this team, the way Ange [Postecoglou] plays and you saw that again with two top teams going toe-to-toe.

“Yeah, I think it is a really good signing. I saw him in the dressing room there and wished him all the best. I hope he has a great season.”

Spurs will now turn their attention to a Premier League opener away at newly-promoted Leicester City on Monday, August 19.

Meanwhile, Bayern have one more friendly against Austrian side WSG Tirol on Tuesday ahead of a DFB-Pokal first-round tie away at second-tier Ulm on Friday, August 16.

Vincent Kompany's side begin their Bundesliga campaign away at Wolfsburg on Sunday, August 25.

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Harry Kane returned to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium playing the last ten minutes as his current side Bayern Munich won 3-2 in the pre-season friendly.

In the most open of first halves, both sides could have scored numerous times.

But as time wore on Bayern, took control, going in at the break two goals in front, leaving Tottenham's defensive stocks looking thin with Sergio Romero and Micky van der Ven not in the starting eleven.

With new signing Dominic Solanke paraded before the game but not signing in time to play, Dejan Kulusevski showed good form as a makeshift striker scoring inside the first minute, and again in the second half.

The moment Spurs fans were waiting for came in the 80th minute when their all-time top goalscorer Harry Kane came on and he went pretty close to scoring with two long range efforts against his former club in the closing stages.

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Talking Point - Could Solanke bring out the best in Kulusevski?

The addition of Dominic Solanke is likely to ensure Richarlison leaves Tottenham before the transfer window closes and the 'Ginger from Sweden' certainly did his best to claim a starting berth alongside the former Bournemouth man next week.

Admittedly, Kulusevski played as a central striker in this match, a role which Spurs' big summer signing means he is unlikely to take on again. However, Solanke providing a more predictable and reliable (if less inspired) presence than Richarlison, could well see him dovetail with the Swede reverting back to his inverted winger role.

Tottenham are not without options on the attacking flanks with Son Heung-min (who looked a little off the pace this evening), Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner also hoping for starting roles.

Young Mikey Moore, a day before his 17th birthday, also suggested in his second-half cameo he may offer something in this role during the campaign, but it is the 24-year-old from Stockholm who will likely to get first dibs and, following on from a year when he netted a career-best eight Premier League goals, it will be intriguing to see if his chemistry with the new signing can see him take the next step up.

Player of the Match - Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)

He did not get on the scoresheet but he showed he can be so much more than a stand in when Kane needs a rest. A danger throughout stretching the Spurs defence and showing the ability to play in his team-mates when in the final third.

Player Ratings

Tottenham: Vicario 7; Pedro Porro 5, Dragusin 6, Davies 5, Spence 6; Sarr 6, Bissouma 6, Maddison 7; Johnson 6, Kulusevski 7, Son 5.

Subs: Udogie 6, Romero 6, van de Ven 7, Donley 6, Skipp 6, Gray 6, Bergvall 7, Bentancur 6, Moore 7,, Werner 6, Lankshear 6.

Bayern Munich: Neuer 6; Stanisic 6, Upamecano 6, Minjae 6, Guerreiro 6; Kimmich 7, Pavlovic 7; Musiala 7; Tel 8*, Muller 7, Gnabry 7.

Subs: Ulreich 6, Kane 6, Coman 6, Dier 6, Laimer 6, Vidovic 6, Aseko 6, Aznou 6.

Mathys Tel of FC Bayern Muenchen runs with the ball under pressure during the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty

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Tottenham Hotspur v Bayern Munich - Follow LIVE coverage as Harry Kane returns to Tottenham Hotspur stadium

Updated 10/08/2024 at 18:23 GMT

Hello and welcome to TNT Sports' live coverage of the pre-season friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The friendly is the second between these two teams during this off-season having already played in South Korea. The match will be a return to North London for former Spurs captain Harry Kane. You can watch live on TNT Sports and discovery+.

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Full Time! Tottenham 2-3 Bayern Munich

The fans got to see Harry Kane for just over ten minutes, but could not see their side get a result against the Bavarian giants.

But his low ball goes straight into the arms of Ulreich.

But it was always rising just too far and ended up a yard over the bar.

He slid a ball in from the right flank but Ulreich got out to gather.

Coman slipped the ball square to him 25 yards out and his curling effort looked like it may dip under the crossbar after clearing Vicario.

Tottenham's all-time record goalscorer comes onto the field to a massive cheer and standing ovation.

Surely he has to.

And a round of boos for a foul on Moore.

But the German winger cannot weave his way into a shooting opportunity.

But he curls an effort high over the bar. Bergvall seems ok to carry on.

Bergvall went down off the ball. But after taking on fluids he is now back to his feet. It seems he felt something blocking his breathing.

Bayern played themselves into trouble gifting the ball to Bergvall who slid a lovely ball through for Kulusevski who sent the keeper diving the wrong way for his second.

More going on there than on the pitch.

Gnabry and Kimmich exchange passes and the former Arsenal man tries to sneak the ball in the near post but Tottenham's keeper pushes wide.

Unsurprising given the amount of changes at the break.

After over 350 games, he is on the field in Bayern colours in the second half and foils Kulusevski's attacking efforts early on in the second half.

The rest have been changed.

HALF TIME! Tottenham 1-3 Bayern

Not much has gone right for Spurs after scoring in the first minute.

It was on his left foot, but flew like a rocket and was just a few yards over the angle of post and bar.

The ball was played to the far post and Muller got free of his man before stooping to head low past Vicario.

Maybe a last chance of the half for Bayern to extend their lead.

And Stanisic only just avoids putting into his own net as he diverts the ball behind before Son could tap in at the far post.

Tel once again found acres of space on the left flank and the ball was laid back to Musiala on the edge of the box. He turned on his left foot but his effort was parried by the Spurs keeper.

Tel fed him the ball in the left hand side of the area and though his shot did not have great strength it looked for a while like creeping into the far post, but ended up just wide.

Spurs could only clear the ball to the edge of the area from where Gnabry drove home.

But his effort neither had the aim nor the legs to reach the net.

The Swede faced a narrow angle but short firmly and only just wide of the far post.

It looked like Davies may have taken his leg but no kick was given.

But the days are gone when he can run 60 yards without defenders catching him.

Tel was found unmarked by a free kick at the back post and though the Spurs keeper parried the effort, Upamecano tapped home the rebound from a yard out.

It has been so open at both ends. The ball drops to Gnabry at the back post but he sidefoots over the bar.

And he tries to find Johnson at the far post but did not put enough pace in his square ball.

A silly tackle from Ben Davies gives Bayern a chance.

An awful error at the back from Bayern sees the ball drop to makeshift centre forward Kulusevski and he makes no mistake volleying home with his left foot from close range.

So many Spurs fans wanting to see Kane again - and also welcome perhaps their next goalscoring hero, Dominic Solanke.

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Disappointing for most in attendance as Kane does not start, but it means there is a big roar to look forward to in the second half.

No Dominic Solanke in the side yet, so a few with a point to prove in the starting lineup.

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Harry Kane: Vincent Kompany confirms striker will miss Bayern Munich's pre-season clash against Tottenham Hotspur

Published 23/07/2024 at 15:20 GMT

Harry Kane has been ruled out of Bayern Munich’s pre-season game against Tottenham Hotspur on August 3 in South Korea. The Englishman left Spurs for the German giants last summer, but despite scoring 44 goals in all competitions, Bayern failed to lift a trophy. Kane scored three times as England reached the Euro 2024 final before losing 2-1 to Spain.

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Vincent Kompany has confirmed that Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane will miss the pre-season game against his former club Tottenham Hotspur on August 3 in South Korea.

Kane enjoyed a successful first season individually in Germany, scoring 44 goals in all competitions, although Bayern were beaten to the Bundesliga title by Bayer Leverkusen.

The 30-year-old scored three goals to help England reach the final of Euro 2024 where they were beaten by Spain but was largely ineffective throughout the tournament in Germany.

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He picked up a back injury in the build-up, while it was widely accepted that his style didn’t suit Gareth Southgate’s preferred way of playing.

Bayern will look to bounce back from a disappointing campaign under new manager Kompany following the departure of Thomas Tuchel.

They continue their pre-season preparation with a game against German side Duren before travelling to South Korea to take on Spurs.

The two sides will meet again a week later on August 10 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Kompany hinted a return for the game against SSV Ulm in the first round of DFB Cup on August 16 is more likely.

“Harry Kane, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano and Kingsley Coman won’t be there, but then hopefully for the first cup game,” Kompany said at a news conference.

Kane left Spurs as the club’s record goal-scorer, having found the net 280 times in all competitions.

He opted to depart in an effort to win trophies before hanging up his boots, but Bayern failed to land any silverware in an underwhelming 2023/24 season.

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