Grasshoppers

MLS franchise LAFC took over storied Swiss club Grasshopper on Wednesday by buying a majority stake from its Chinese owner Jenny Wang.

The president of fallen Swiss giants Grasshopper Zurich wants tougher sentences for football hooligans and has said he was "blackmailed" by fans.

West Ham suffered more jitters in Giurgiu as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Europa League playoff on Thursday.

Sunday saw Grasshopper take on near-neighbours FC Zurich in the 245th installment of the Zurich derby.

Former Arsenal and AC Milan defender Philippe Senderos has returned home to Switzerland to join Grasshoppers.

Tarashaj, 20, will be loaned back to the Zurich club for the remainder of the season to allow him to complete his national service.

Tottenham came from behind to take a 2-1 win in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off against AEL Limassol.

Sergey Krivets was the hero for BATE Borisov as he popped up in the final minute to secure a 3-1 win over Debrecen to book their place in the Champions League playoffs.

Celtic are facing the prospect of missing out on qualifying for the UEFA Champions League group stages after a heavy defeat in their third qualifying round first-leg encounter against Legia Warsaw.