Prince William shares beer with Villa players after win
Prince William celebrated with Aston Villa players after their Europa League victory, marking the club's first European trophy in 44 years. He joined the team in the dressing room for beers following their 3-0 win against Freiburg in Istanbul. The Prince expressed his excitement on social media, highlighting the significance of the victory for the club and its supporters.
- ▪Aston Villa won the Europa League final against Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul.
- ▪Prince William celebrated with the team in the dressing room after the match.
- ▪He expressed his joy on social media, congratulating the players and staff.
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Prince William shares beer with Villa players after win Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Prince William was among those celebrating in Istanbul as Aston Villa won the Europa LeagueByCharlotte CoatesBBC Sport journalistPublished20 May 2026Updated 4 minutes agoPrince William was every Aston Villa fan on Wednesday as they ended their 30-year wait for a trophy by beating Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul.The Prince of Wales showed a range of emotions throughout the final at Besiktas Park as Villa won their first European trophy since 1982.Captain John McGinn said Prince William was in the Villa dressing room before the match, and defender Matty Cash said he joined them for beers after the game."Amazing night! Huge congratulations to all the players, team, staff and…
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