‘Get his credit card out’: Prince William’s joy as Aston Villa win Europa League final
Prince William celebrated as Aston Villa won the Europa League final, marking their first European trophy in 44 years. The team triumphed over Freiburg with a 3-0 victory, ending a long trophy drought. Villa's manager, Unai Emery, solidified his legacy with this record fifth win in the competition.
- ▪Aston Villa won the Europa League final against Freiburg with a score of 3-0.
- ▪This victory marks Villa's first European trophy since 1982 and their first major trophy since 1996.
- ▪Prince William, a lifelong Villa fan, expressed his joy and congratulated the team on social media.
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