Astana

Then came their longest ever European trip, a 7,000-mile round journey to Kazakhstan to play Astana.

She said the university would also be looking for international partnerships and in December 2024 it announced that there were discussions about opening its first overseas branch in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.

He did not travel to Kazakhstan for the game against Astana on Thursday, so could be given another chance to shine domestically when Chelsea host Brentford on Sunday.

Joining them in the top eight are German side Heidenheim and Irish side Shamrock Rovers, who are among their three remaining opponents, alongside Astana.

Last year was supposed to be his 14th and final Tour, but he delayed his retirement and signed a contract extension with the Astana Qazaqstan Team until the end of the 2024 season.