The opening week of Conference League qualifying produced comebacks, commanding wins and last-minute turns across Europe as clubs chase a return to continental group-stage football.
Inter Turku led through Alie Conteh's early goal but Bartol Barisic equalised in stoppage time, leaving the UEFA Europa Conference League tie level ahead of the Turku return leg on 16 July.
Spanish head coach Oscar Garcia has left Ajax after six months in charge, with the club still securing a place in the Conference League qualifying round despite finishing fifth in the Eredivisie.
Hammarby will face Anderlecht in Europa League qualifying, while Mjällby, IFK Göteborg and GAIS have also learned their Conference League second-round opponents as Swedish sides' European campaigns take shape this summer.
Michel, who left Girona after their relegation failure, has taken charge of Ajax and will work with Cruyff to rebuild the Eredivisie giants.
Villarreal have officially announced that former Rayo Vallecano manager Iñigo Pérez has signed a contract until June 2029 and will be unveiled at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Tuesday.
Chelsea continue to monitor Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, who recently won the Conference League with the Eagles and was omitted from the World Cup squad, while Palace are reluctant to sell.
The Spanish coach turned down Milan's approach this month, with Crystal Palace viewing him as their top candidate to replace Glasner.
After beating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 to lift the trophy, Crystal Palace have reached an agreement with Andoni Iraola on his appointment as head coach; AC Milan remain in a holding pattern and are awaiting a final answer before the weekend.
Glasner guided his side to glory in his farewell match as Crystal Palace made history by winning the Conference League; Sarr topped the tournament scoring charts, while Rayo Vallecano enjoyed early possession but failed to find the net.
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