MŠK Žilina
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MŠK Žilina is a Slovak
football
club, based in the town of Žilina
. They play in the Slovak Superliga and are one of the most successful clubs in this competition, having won five championships since the league's inception in 1993. The club and their supporters alike are nicknamed Šošoni (after the Shoshone
Native American tribe). Their home is the all-seated Stadium Pod Dubňom
.
spanning from 1945 to 1993 and come 11th in all-time table. The most successful remains 1946–47 season when they clinched third place adrift of the likes of Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague, historically two most successful teams in Czechoslovakia. As a mark of honour to the best Slovak team in this competition ŠK Žilina was named 'Unofficial Slovak Champion'.
Many consider 1961 a milestone in club's history. Firstly, the team reached the final of the National Cup, where they lost to Dukla Prague, the eventual Czechoslovak champion. Despite the defeat, for the first time in history a club then known as Dynamo Žilina broke into Europe to contest in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
. Notable 3–2 and 1–0 victories over Olympiacos Piraeus moved them in quarter-finals, however ambitious Slovak team was ultimately knocked out by a previous year winner ACF Fiorentina
. Although Žilina grabbed a promising 3–2 victory at home, Fiorentina went through by winning second leg 2–0.
In late sixties the club was renamed TJ ZVL Žilina and had participated in Intertoto Cup for several more years, winning the group in 1969 and came 2nd a year later. A notable 1973–74 season saw them to reach the final of Mitropa Cup
but suffered defeat from Tatabányai Bányász 5–2 on aggregate. Between 1972–74, they finished fifth in First Division of Czechoslovak League three years running, followed by relegation to Second Division in 1978–79 season. The club bounced back to First Division in 1982–83 and finished second in Mitropa Cup
in the same season that turned out to be the last notable achievement before winning the title two decades later.
in 1993, MŠK Žilina has been playing in the Slovak Superliga with the exception of 1995–96 season after relegation to the Second Division. Having played 16 seasons in the top flight they come top in all-time Slovak table that makes them one of the most dominant teams in domestic league.
After lengthy two decades since the last European contest the club qualified for the Intertoto Cup in 1997 and 1999, however with no success on either occasion.
Significantly, in the autumn of 2000, former Czechoslovakian defender Ladislav Jurkemik
joined the club as a new manager and under his guidance the team became renowned for its winning mentality. After his departure halfway through the 2001–02 season to become a manager of the Slovak national team the club appointed Czech coach Leoš Kalvoda. During his short reign at the club he led them to win the first title with four rounds into the end of the season.
In the 2002–03 season, now under the management of Milan Lešický, the club succeeded in retaining the title. With two games to play, prolific striker and team captain Marek Mintal
scored a cracking winner in an eagerly anticipated away clash against their only contender in a title race Slovan Bratislava
. This turned out to be his last goal for the recrowned Slovak champion before his move to 1. FC Nuremberg.
Ladislav Jurkemik
was reappointed as a manager during the 2003–04 season. He led the defending champions to 10 priceless consecutive victories to clinch the third successive title though narrowly on a goal difference.
After Slovan Bratislava
, MŠK Žilina became only the second club to win three Slovakian titles.
The team's performances in next two seasons faded while they lacked the quality they had been famous for during their winning campaigns. In pursuit of silverware numerous players were signed over next two years. In the span of only fourteen months, three managers; the reputable Karol Pecze, his successor Milan Nemec and eventually Marijan Vlak were in charge over the team. Since the results and performances never met the expectations, Vlak ended his reign immediately at the end of 2005–06 season after they failed to reach UEFA Cup spot only to finish fourth.
Unforgettable 2006–07 season was another proof of dominance when MŠK Žilina won the fourth title in six years. Well deserved credit to a new appointed manager Pavel Vrba whose renowned tactics complemented with several new signings brought a desired recipe for success. The team dominated throughout the entire season performing an enjoyable attacking football that was applauded all across the country.
An arch rivalry between Slovak and Czech teams since the split up escalated when MŠK Žilina were tied with Slavia Prague in the second qualifying round of Champions League 2007-08. Disappointingly, they were knocked out by Czech champions on penalties after two goalless draws.
Ironically, despite two victorious qualifying rounds of UEFA Cup 2008-09, the board made a controversial decision to part a company with Pavel Vrba. It is believed such action was taken owing to team's inconsistent performances and transparent tactics in domestic league, leaving most supporters in dismay.
However, seemingly gambling step to appoint Dusan Radolsky
prior to the crucial second leg in Sofia came to fruition immediately. In a triumphant night, the Slovak side made it through when they managed to beat Levski 1–0 away and historically earned a spot in UEFA Cup 2008–09 group stage
. The club was drawn to play in Group F alongside Hamburger SV
, AFC Ajax, Slavia Prague and Aston Villa. They were the lowest ranked side of all 40 clubs in this stage of competition. Although they famously beat Aston Villa 2–1 at Villa Park in their last group game, the club finished fourth and did not advance to the knockout stages of the competition.
Former Czechoslovakia and later Czech international Pavel Hapal
was appointed new manager before 2009–2010 campaign. In his first season he led the team to win a league title, their fifth in nine years. Arguably the greatest success in their history came by making a debut in 2010–11 UEFA Champions League group stage
after eliminating Sparta Prague in play-off round.
One of the club's most notable players of the modern time is Marek Mintál
, the captain and top scorer in club's two consecutive winning seasons 2001–02 and 2002–03 netting 21 and 20 goals respectively who currently plays for Hansa Rostock.
The original stadium was built in 1941 although the ground had been in use since club's foundation in 1909 . As of 2002, predominantly due to UEFA requirements, the club proposed an extensive renovation of the stadium, which has since been in constant process of redevelopment.
Current stadium consists of four separate stands and has recently been expanded (as of 2007), with major redevelopment on West Stand (new hospitality boxes, increased capacity, supporting pillars removed), including alterations on the North Stand (River Side – Kop) and South Stand (Railway Side – Away Supporters, Family Zone), as to extra tiers added all of which have been covered. Outward facing wall on North Stand is yet to be completed.
At the end of 2007–08 campaign the East Stand has been closed down as a further part of ongoing reconstruction and was reopened prior to 2009–10 campaign. A current capacity is 11,181 seats with the prospect of future expansion to hold a crowd of up to 15,000 spectators.
Leoš Kalvoda Pavel Vrba
Štefan Jačiansky
Ladislav Jurkemik
Milan Lešický Jozef Marko
Karol Pecze
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club, based in the town of Žilina
Žilina
Žilina is a city in north-western Slovakia, around from the capital Bratislava, close to both the Czech and Polish borders. It is the fourth largest city of Slovakia with a population of approximately 85,000, an important industrial center, the largest city on the Váh river, and the seat of a...
. They play in the Slovak Superliga and are one of the most successful clubs in this competition, having won five championships since the league's inception in 1993. The club and their supporters alike are nicknamed Šošoni (after the Shoshone
Shoshone
The Shoshone or Shoshoni are a Native American tribe in the United States with three large divisions: the Northern, the Western and the Eastern....
Native American tribe). Their home is the all-seated Stadium Pod Dubňom
Stadium Pod Dubnom
The Štadión pod Dubňom is an all-seater football stadium situated in Žilina, Slovakia, which has been the home of MŠK Žilina. It is named after the hill Dubeň adjacent to which is located and literally means "Stadium under the Duben Hill"....
.
Early years
The club was founded towards the end of 1908 under the Hungarian name Zsolnai Testgyakorlók Köre. Group of football and tennis pioneers residing in the town along with local merchants, workers from drapery factories and students played important roles in the foundation of the club. After lengthy preparations, the club was officially registered on June 20, 1909. The club won its first Slovak championship in 1928 followed by the success in 1929 and was among the most notable teams in Slovakia for almost two decades.Czechoslovak League
In total, Žilina played 31 out of 48 seasons in the Czechoslovak First LeagueCzechoslovak First League
The Czechoslovak First League was the premier football league in the Czechoslovakia from 1925 to 1993, with the exception of World War II. Czechoslovakia was occupied by German forces who formed Gauliga Sudetenland and Gauliga Böhmen und Mähren leagues on occupied territories...
spanning from 1945 to 1993 and come 11th in all-time table. The most successful remains 1946–47 season when they clinched third place adrift of the likes of Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague, historically two most successful teams in Czechoslovakia. As a mark of honour to the best Slovak team in this competition ŠK Žilina was named 'Unofficial Slovak Champion'.
Many consider 1961 a milestone in club's history. Firstly, the team reached the final of the National Cup, where they lost to Dukla Prague, the eventual Czechoslovak champion. Despite the defeat, for the first time in history a club then known as Dynamo Žilina broke into Europe to contest in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
. Notable 3–2 and 1–0 victories over Olympiacos Piraeus moved them in quarter-finals, however ambitious Slovak team was ultimately knocked out by a previous year winner ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
. Although Žilina grabbed a promising 3–2 victory at home, Fiorentina went through by winning second leg 2–0.
In late sixties the club was renamed TJ ZVL Žilina and had participated in Intertoto Cup for several more years, winning the group in 1969 and came 2nd a year later. A notable 1973–74 season saw them to reach the final of Mitropa Cup
Mitropa Cup
The Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe de l'Europe Centrale was one of the first really international major European football cups for club sides...
but suffered defeat from Tatabányai Bányász 5–2 on aggregate. Between 1972–74, they finished fifth in First Division of Czechoslovak League three years running, followed by relegation to Second Division in 1978–79 season. The club bounced back to First Division in 1982–83 and finished second in Mitropa Cup
Mitropa Cup
The Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe de l'Europe Centrale was one of the first really international major European football cups for club sides...
in the same season that turned out to be the last notable achievement before winning the title two decades later.
New era – Slovak League
Following dissolution of CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe which existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1992...
in 1993, MŠK Žilina has been playing in the Slovak Superliga with the exception of 1995–96 season after relegation to the Second Division. Having played 16 seasons in the top flight they come top in all-time Slovak table that makes them one of the most dominant teams in domestic league.
After lengthy two decades since the last European contest the club qualified for the Intertoto Cup in 1997 and 1999, however with no success on either occasion.
Significantly, in the autumn of 2000, former Czechoslovakian defender Ladislav Jurkemik
Ladislav Jurkemik
Ladislav Jurkemik is a former Slovak football player and later a football manager. He played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 57 matches and scored 3 goals....
joined the club as a new manager and under his guidance the team became renowned for its winning mentality. After his departure halfway through the 2001–02 season to become a manager of the Slovak national team the club appointed Czech coach Leoš Kalvoda. During his short reign at the club he led them to win the first title with four rounds into the end of the season.
In the 2002–03 season, now under the management of Milan Lešický, the club succeeded in retaining the title. With two games to play, prolific striker and team captain Marek Mintal
Marek Mintál
Marek Mintál is a Slovak international football player who currently plays for Hansa Rostock.-Career:Mintál start to play football in Slovak club MŠK Žilina, with whom he won back-to-back Slovak championships in 2001–02 and 2002–03. This was also due to his scoring 20 and 21 goals respectively...
scored a cracking winner in an eagerly anticipated away clash against their only contender in a title race Slovan Bratislava
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
ŠK Slovan Bratislava is a football club based in Bratislava, Slovakia, that plays in the Corgoň liga. Founded as 1. ČsŠK Bratislava in 1919, the club changed its name to Slovan Bratislava in 1953...
. This turned out to be his last goal for the recrowned Slovak champion before his move to 1. FC Nuremberg.
Ladislav Jurkemik
Ladislav Jurkemik
Ladislav Jurkemik is a former Slovak football player and later a football manager. He played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 57 matches and scored 3 goals....
was reappointed as a manager during the 2003–04 season. He led the defending champions to 10 priceless consecutive victories to clinch the third successive title though narrowly on a goal difference.
After Slovan Bratislava
ŠK Slovan Bratislava
ŠK Slovan Bratislava is a football club based in Bratislava, Slovakia, that plays in the Corgoň liga. Founded as 1. ČsŠK Bratislava in 1919, the club changed its name to Slovan Bratislava in 1953...
, MŠK Žilina became only the second club to win three Slovakian titles.
The team's performances in next two seasons faded while they lacked the quality they had been famous for during their winning campaigns. In pursuit of silverware numerous players were signed over next two years. In the span of only fourteen months, three managers; the reputable Karol Pecze, his successor Milan Nemec and eventually Marijan Vlak were in charge over the team. Since the results and performances never met the expectations, Vlak ended his reign immediately at the end of 2005–06 season after they failed to reach UEFA Cup spot only to finish fourth.
Unforgettable 2006–07 season was another proof of dominance when MŠK Žilina won the fourth title in six years. Well deserved credit to a new appointed manager Pavel Vrba whose renowned tactics complemented with several new signings brought a desired recipe for success. The team dominated throughout the entire season performing an enjoyable attacking football that was applauded all across the country.
An arch rivalry between Slovak and Czech teams since the split up escalated when MŠK Žilina were tied with Slavia Prague in the second qualifying round of Champions League 2007-08. Disappointingly, they were knocked out by Czech champions on penalties after two goalless draws.
Ironically, despite two victorious qualifying rounds of UEFA Cup 2008-09, the board made a controversial decision to part a company with Pavel Vrba. It is believed such action was taken owing to team's inconsistent performances and transparent tactics in domestic league, leaving most supporters in dismay.
However, seemingly gambling step to appoint Dusan Radolsky
Dušan Radolský
Dušan Radolský is a Slovak former football player and manager.He has previously managed Polish top flight teams Groclin and Ruch Chorzów...
prior to the crucial second leg in Sofia came to fruition immediately. In a triumphant night, the Slovak side made it through when they managed to beat Levski 1–0 away and historically earned a spot in UEFA Cup 2008–09 group stage
UEFA Cup 2008–09 group stage
The group stage of the 2008–09 UEFA Cup is the second stage of the competition proper. The draw took place on 7 October 2008 at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Group stage matches began on 23 October 2008 and concluded on 18 December 2008...
. The club was drawn to play in Group F alongside Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department...
, AFC Ajax, Slavia Prague and Aston Villa. They were the lowest ranked side of all 40 clubs in this stage of competition. Although they famously beat Aston Villa 2–1 at Villa Park in their last group game, the club finished fourth and did not advance to the knockout stages of the competition.
Former Czechoslovakia and later Czech international Pavel Hapal
Pavel Hapal
Pavel Hapal is a Czech former football player and current manager of Zagłębie Lubin.His professional career begun at SK Sigma Olomouc...
was appointed new manager before 2009–2010 campaign. In his first season he led the team to win a league title, their fifth in nine years. Arguably the greatest success in their history came by making a debut in 2010–11 UEFA Champions League group stage
2010–11 UEFA Champions League group stage
This article details the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League group stage.The group stage featured 32 teams: the 22 automatic qualifiers and the 10 winners of the play-off round ....
after eliminating Sparta Prague in play-off round.
One of the club's most notable players of the modern time is Marek Mintál
Marek Mintál
Marek Mintál is a Slovak international football player who currently plays for Hansa Rostock.-Career:Mintál start to play football in Slovak club MŠK Žilina, with whom he won back-to-back Slovak championships in 2001–02 and 2002–03. This was also due to his scoring 20 and 21 goals respectively...
, the captain and top scorer in club's two consecutive winning seasons 2001–02 and 2002–03 netting 21 and 20 goals respectively who currently plays for Hansa Rostock.
Events timeline
- 1909 – Founded as Zsolnai Testgyakorlók Köre
- 1910 – Renamed ZsTS Zsolna
- 1919 – Renamed SK Žilina
- 1948 – Renamed Sokol Slovena Žilina
- 1953 – Renamed Jiskra Slovena Žilina
- 1956 – Renamed DSO Dynamo Žilina
- 1961 – First European qualification, 1961/62
- 1963 – Renamed Jednota Žilina
- 1967 – Renamed TJ ZVL Žilina
- 1990 – Renamed ŠK Žilina
- 1995 – Renamed MŠK Žilina
Stadium
Stadium Pod Dubňom is an all-seater football stadium situated in Žilina, Slovakia, which has been the home of MŠK Žilina. It is named after the hill Dubeň adjacent to which is located and literally means "Stadium under the Duben Hill".The original stadium was built in 1941 although the ground had been in use since club's foundation in 1909 . As of 2002, predominantly due to UEFA requirements, the club proposed an extensive renovation of the stadium, which has since been in constant process of redevelopment.
Current stadium consists of four separate stands and has recently been expanded (as of 2007), with major redevelopment on West Stand (new hospitality boxes, increased capacity, supporting pillars removed), including alterations on the North Stand (River Side – Kop) and South Stand (Railway Side – Away Supporters, Family Zone), as to extra tiers added all of which have been covered. Outward facing wall on North Stand is yet to be completed.
At the end of 2007–08 campaign the East Stand has been closed down as a further part of ongoing reconstruction and was reopened prior to 2009–10 campaign. A current capacity is 11,181 seats with the prospect of future expansion to hold a crowd of up to 15,000 spectators.
Domestic
- Corgoň Liga (Slovak Top Division) (1993 – present)
- Winners (5): 2001–02, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2006–07, 2009–10
- Runners-up (3): 2004–05, 2007–08, 2008–09
- Zväzové Majstrovstvá Slovenska (Slovak League) (1925–1933)
- Winners (2): 1928, 1929
- Slovak National Uprising Cup (1954–1993)
- Winners (1): 1961
- Pribina CupSlovak Super CupThe Slovak Super Cup , in past named as Matičný pohár or Pribinov pohár, is a football match between champion of the Corgoň Liga and winner of the Slovak Cup...
(Slovak Super Cup)- Winners (4): 2003, 2004, 2007, 20102010 Slovak Super CupThe 2010 Slovak Super Cup was a football match played by the Corgoň Liga 2009–10 champions MŠK Žilina and the 2009–10 Slovak Cup winners ŠK Slovan Bratislava on July 4, 2010. The match was played in Štadión Pasienky, Slovakia. MŠK Žilina won 4-2 in penalties and earned their fourth Super Cup.The...
- Winners (4): 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010
European
- UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
- Quarter-Final (1): 1962
- Mitropa CupMitropa CupThe Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe de l'Europe Centrale was one of the first really international major European football cups for club sides...
- Runners-up (2): 1974, 1983
UEFA Ranking
Club Team Ranking 2011 (Previous year rank in italics, UEFA Club Coefficients in parentheses)- 117 (129)
Anorthosis Famagusta (14.624) - 118
(83) 
Levski Sofia (14.575) - 119 (150)
MŠK Žilina (14.399) - 120 (140)
C.D. Nacional (14.319) - 121 (115)
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Current squad
As of 13 July 2011Out on loan
Staff
MŠK Žilina in European competition
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Home | Away | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961–62 | UEFA Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but... |
1. Round |  |
Olympiacos | 1–0 | 3–2 | 4–2 |
| Quarter-finals | |
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3–2 | 0–2 | 3–4 | ||
| 1967 | Intertoto Cup | Group B8 |  |
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0–2 | 0–1 | |
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Vejle BK | 1–1 | 1–2 | ||||
| 1969 | Intertoto Cup | Group 4 |  |
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N.E.C. | 2–1 | 1–1 | ||||
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3–0 | 2–1 | ||||
| 1970 | Intertoto Cup | Group A4 | |
MVV | 3–3 | 3–4 | |
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3–1 | 3–0 | ||||
| 1972 | Intertoto Cup | Group 6 | |
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1–1 | 0–5 | |
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Vejle BK | 3–1 | 4–2 | ||||
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Group B |  |
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4–0 | 3–3 | |
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5–1 | 1–3 | ||||
| Final | |
Tatabányai Bányász | 2–3 | 0–2 | 2–5 | ||
| 1983 | Mitropa Cup Mitropa Cup The Mitropa Cup, officially called the La Coupe de l'Europe Centrale was one of the first really international major European football cups for club sides... |
Group | |
Hellas Verona | 4–0 | 1–1 | |
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3–1 | 0–2 | ||||
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Galenika Zemun | 2–0 | 0–2 | ||||
| 1997 | UEFA Intertoto Cup UEFA Intertoto Cup The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued... |
Group 9 | |
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3–1 | – | |
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Rapid Bucharest | – | 0–2 | ||||
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Odra Wodzisław | – | 0–0 | ||||
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1. Round | |
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2–0 | 2–0 | 4–0 |
| 2. Round | |
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FC Basel FC Basel Fussball Club Basel 1893, widely known as FC Basel is a Swiss football club based in Basel. They are one of the most successful clubs in Swiss football, having won the Swiss Super League 14 times, the third most for any Swiss club. They were most successful in the late 1960s and 1970s, winning the... |
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| 2003–04 | UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Maccabi Tel Aviv Maccabi Tel Aviv is the biggest sports club in Israel and a part of the Maccabi association. It runs many sports club and teams in Tel Aviv, which compete in a variety of sports, such as football, basketball, judo, swimming, handball, and others.... |
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Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
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| 2003–04 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC Utrecht | 0–4 | 0–2 | 0–6 |
| 2004–05 | UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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Dinamo Bucharest | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–2 |
| 2005–06 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FK Baku FK Baku Football Club Baku is an Azerbaijani football club in Baku, Azerbaijan. The club sponsored by the Baghlan Group Company and ZQAN Holding.FC Baku plays in the Azerbaijan Premier League and have won two Azerbaijan Premier League championships and two Azerbaijan Cups.-History:FC Baku was founded in... |
3–1 | 0–1 | 3–2 |
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Austria Wien | 1–2 | 2–2 | 3–4 | ||
| 2007–08 | UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
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F91 Dudelange F91 Dudelange F91 Dudelange is a football club, based in Dudelange, in southern Luxembourg.Dudelange's team colors are red and yellow vertically-striped shirts, with red shorts and socks.-History:... |
5–4 | 2–1 | 7–5 |
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Slavia Prague | 0–0 | 0–0 | 0–0 (3–4 p) | ||
| 2008–09 | UEFA Cup UEFA Cup The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League... |
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FC MTZ-RIPO FC MTZ-RIPO FC Partizan Minsk is a Belarusian Premier League football team, part of Russian-Lithuanian businessman Vladimir Romanov's soccer holding which also includes Scottish Premier League club Hearts and Lithuanian A Lyga champion FBK Kaunas... |
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Slovan Liberec | 2–1 | 2–1 | 4–2 | ||
| 3. Round |  |
Levski | 1–1 | 1–0 | 2–1 | ||
| Group F | |
Hamburger SV Hamburger SV Hamburger Sport-Verein, usually referred to as HSV in Germany and Hamburg in international parlance, is a German multi-sport club based in Hamburg, its largest branch being its football department... |
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Ajax | – | 0–1 | ||||
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Slavia Prague | 0–0 | – | ||||
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Aston Villa | – | 2–1 | ||||
| 2009–10 | UEFA Europa League | 2. Round |  |
Dacia Chişinău | 2–0 | 1–0 | 3–0 |
| 3. Round |  |
Hajduk Split | 1–1 | 1–0 | 2–1 | ||
| Play-off Round | Partizan Partizan Partizan is the Serbo-Croatian, Macedonian, and Slovene term for a partisan. It is usually used in those languages to denote a member of the World War II resistance movement, the Yugoslav Partisans, which are always mentioned in those languages without the adjective "Yugoslav", i.e... |
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| 2010–11 | UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... |
2. Round |  |
Birkirkara F.C. Birkirkara F.C. Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions... |
3–0 | 0–1 | 3–1 |
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Litex Lovech | 3–1 | 1–1 | 4–2 | ||
| Play-off Round | |
AC Sparta Prague | 1–0 | 2–0 | 3–0 | ||
| Group F | |
Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
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Olympique Marseille | 0–7 | 0–1 | ||||
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Spartak Moscow FC Spartak Moscow FC Spartak Moscow is a Russian football club from Moscow. Having won 12 Soviet championships and 9 of 19 Russian championships they are one of the country's most successful clubs. They have also won the Soviet Cup 10 times and the Russian Cup 3 times... |
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| 2011–12 2011–12 UEFA Europa League The 2011–12 UEFA Europa League is the third season of the competition since it was renamed from the UEFA Cup. It began on 30 June 2011 with the first legs of the first qualifying round, and will end on 9 May 2012 with the final to be held at Stadionul Național in Bucharest, Romania... |
UEFA Europa League | 2. Round |  |
KR Reykjavík Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur Knattspyrnufélag Reykjavíkur, , for short KR or KR Reykjavík, is an Icelandic athletic club based in the capital, Reykjavík. KR is the oldest and most successful club in Icelandic football.-History:... |
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Notable players
- Past (and present) players who are the subjects of Wikipedia articles can be found here.
Notable Managers
Pavel HapalPavel Hapal
Pavel Hapal is a Czech former football player and current manager of Zagłębie Lubin.His professional career begun at SK Sigma Olomouc...
Leoš Kalvoda Pavel Vrba
Pavel Vrba
Pavel Vrba is a Czech football manager and former player.As a player, Vrba played for several clubs, the best of them being Baník Ostrava. As a coach he led several Czech and Slovak clubs. He won the Slovak Superleague with MŠK Žilina in the 2006-2007 season. Vrba is currently coaching FC Viktoria...
Štefan Jačiansky
Štefan Jaciansky
Štefan Jačiansky was a Slovak football manager.He coached ŠK Slovan Bratislava, Dynamo Žilina, Tatran Prešov, VSS Košice and ZTS Martin.- References :...
Ladislav Jurkemik
Ladislav Jurkemik
Ladislav Jurkemik is a former Slovak football player and later a football manager. He played for Czechoslovakia, for which he played 57 matches and scored 3 goals....
Milan Lešický Jozef Marko
Jozef Marko
Jozef Marko was a Slovak football player and coach. He played for FC Spartak Trnava. He earned 9 caps for the Czechoslovakia national football team...
Karol Pecze
Karol Pecze
Karol Pecze is a slovak football coach. Hungarian descent.He coached MŠK Žilina, Slovan Bratislava, FK DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda, Győri ETO FC, FC Nitra, Wisla Krakow, Spartak Trnava, 1. FC Košice, Genclerbirligi, Caykur Rizespor, Inter Bratislava, Panionios, Sivasspor.-External links:*...