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UEFA removes Azerbaijani club from Conference League for past match-fixing case

UEFA removed Azerbaijani club Turan Tovuz from next season's Conference League because of past match-fixing by players, the European soccer body said Wednesday. Turan finished thi…

PSG is the 'non-English hope,' but it's still all about the Euros | Opinion

While Paris-Saint Germain denied the Premier League a European sweep with its Champions League win over Arsenal, it's hard to feel warm & fuzzy.…

How much prize money Villa earned in Europa League?

Europa League winners Aston Villa will have banked at least 52.6m euros (£45.6m) for winning Uefa's second-tier club competition this season. For reaching the league phase of the …

Bernd Leno among trio of goalkeepers linked with VfB Stuttgart

Dennis Seimen was slated to become VfB Stuttgart’s starting goalkeeper in 2026/27 but there are now internal doubts over the 20-year-old’s age and experience. Stuttgarter Nachricht…

Where to watch Man City vs. Aston Villa live stream, TV channel, start time for Premier League match

Pep Guardiola takes charge of Manchester City for the final time when they host Aston Villa on Sunday.…

Europe's football bogeyman! No club wants to face him

“I am not a king in this competition,” Unai Emery stressed to English media a day before winning his fifth Europa League title as a coach. In Aston Villa’s 3-0 final victory, Emery…

Arsenal Seal First Summer Move as Goalkeeper Decision Confirmed

Arsenal Goalkeeper Karl Hein Seals Permanent Werder Bremen MoveKarl Hein’s Arsenal journey will formally end this summer, with the Estonia international set to complete a permanent…

Goalkeeper Backhaus joins Freiburg from Bremen

Goalkeeper Mio Backhaus is joining Freiburg from Bundesliga rivals Werder Bremen, both clubs said on Saturday. Freiburg gave no contractual details while news reports said that Ger…

Freiburg confirm Backhaus signing

SC Freiburg have confirmed the signing of Mio Backhaus from SV Werder Bremen.The 22-year-old goalkeeper will join the Breisgau outfit ahead of the 2026/27 season.“Mio made a real i…

Will it be five or six teams? How Champions League qualification works

This one gets a little bit confusing, but Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg make things clearer. Because England has won one of two Elite Performance Spots (EPS)…

Spurs announce signing of Shekiera Martinez

Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of Shekiera Martinez from West Ham United.The German forward has signed a 'long-term' contract with the club and will link up with her …

Thousands welcome home triumphant Villa as heroes

A sea of claret and blue floods Birmingham as fans celebrate the team's Europa League win.…

Clinical Aston Villa outclass Freiburg to win Europa League

Aston Villa outclass Freiburg to win the Europa League

Freiburg set to sign Japanese midfielder

SC Freiburg are set to sign Japanese midfielder Rihito Yamamoto, according to Het Nieuwsblad, Onze Mondial and transfer insider Sacha Tavolieri.Het Nieuwsblad reports that Freiburg…

Aston Villa player’s 5-word reply to Harvey Elliott on Instagram shows how highly he’s regarded

Harvey Elliott might’ve had precious little game-time for Aston Villa this season, but it seems that he made a lasting impression on his teammates in the Midlands.The England under…

Watkins says Europa League win ‘indescribable’ feeling

Ollie Watkins has hailed the feeling of winning the Europa League with Aston Villa as ‘indescribable’.Aston Villa ended a 30-year wait for a major trophy after beating SC Freiburg …

Watkins names unsung Aston Villa teammate as Europa League final standout

Ollie Watkins has praised the ‘man of the match’ performance from Aston Villa teammate Victor Lindelof in the Europa League final.Aston Villa beat SC Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul on We…

Which managers have won the most major European trophies?

Which managers have won the most major trophies? Unai Emery is celebrating continental success again after leading Aston Villa to the 2025-26 Europa League.Emery extended his recor…

‘King’ Emery hailed as Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in Europa League

Villa dominated Freiburg in the final in Istanbul to win their first trophy since 1996 and European title since 1982.…

🗞️ Emery’s five-timer to Barça dressing-room confessions, the back pages

The aftermath of the Europa League final and the final throes of the season dominate the front pages of the country’s leading sports newspapers. Unai Emery further enhances his leg…

Aston Villa: 'Princes of Europe'

It was a night of dreams for Aston Villa at Besiktas Park as Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers showed their mettle in front of goal to secure the club's first piece of…

Victory parade for Europa champions Aston Villa

Roads will be closed in Birmingham city centre on Thursday as the city celebrates Villa's victory.…

Igor Matanović thanks Freiburg fans for support: "We really wanted to give them something back"

SC Freiburg’s travelling supporters did all they could to inspire the team in Wednesday’s Europa League final against Aston Villa, but the Bundesliga side ultimately fell to a clea…

"We didn't manage to trouble them" – Vincenzo Grifo on Freiburg's Europa League final defeat to Aston Villa

SC Freiburg’s dream of lifting the Europa League trophy came to a painful end on Wednesday night, as the Bundesliga side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the final in Istanb…

Unai Emery hopes Europa League win just the start

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says he does not want to stop winning trophies after his side lifted the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Istanbul final. Following…

Prince William Celebrates Favorite Soccer Team's Historic Win: 'Amazing Night!!'

"UTV! VTID," short for “Up the Villa!” and "Villa Till I Die," the prince said following the win…

Martinez breaks finger... then helps Villa win Europa League

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez reveals he broke his finger during the warm-up before his side's Europa League final win against Freiburg.…

Frustrated Schuster praises Aston Villa’s perfect display

SC Freiburg were unable to win their first major trophy on Wednesday, losing 3-0 to Aston Villa in the Europa League final. After the game, Julian Schuster reflected on Freiburg’s …

Emery eyes more trophies after Aston Villa win Europa League

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has his eyes set on lifting more trophies with the club after leading them to success in the Europa League.Villa defeated German outfit Freiburg 3-0 …

'Absolutely buzzing' and Emery the 'wizard' - fans on Europa League victory

Super John McGinn with us since the Championship, Ollie Watkins from non-league to European title, Emi Buendia out for so long and nearly sold last season but fighting for his plac…

Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era

Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an "ambitious" new era.For every competition but especially th…

Prince William celebrates 'amazing night' as Villa fans party

Prince William shows a range of emotions during Aston Villa's Europa League final win over Freiburg in Istanbul, as fans celebrate in Birmingham.…

Aston Villa have new heroes as they win first major trophy for 30 years

Aston Villa beat Freiburg in Istanbul to lift the Europa League trophy for the first time.…

Tielemans reveals secret behind goal that inspired Villa's Europa glory

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans revealed his superb opener in the 3-0 Europa League final victory over Freiburg was the result of just one day's practice."To be here as capt…

Aston Villa 3-0 Freiburg: What Rogers and Tielemans said

To be here, in 2026, as captain of Aston Villa is incredible. The average age of Aston Villa's starting XI was 29 years and 342 days, the third-oldest for a Europa League final af…

What happens if Aston Villa win Europa League? Scenarios for Champions League qualification in Premier League

Aston Villa are hoping to earn their first major European trophy since 1982 to secure a spot in next year's Champions League tournament, but they might also gain UCL qualification …

Chess, lectures & ignoring noise: Emery masters Europe again

Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa their first trophy in 30 years with a 3-0 win over Freiburg in the Europa League final. BBC Sport takes a look at the man behind Villa's famous vict…

Aston Villa ends its 30-year trophy drought with 3-0 win over Freiburg in Europa League final

Aston Villa ends its 30-year trophy drought with 3-0 win over Freiburg in Europa League final…

Freiburg v Aston Villa: Europa League final – live

Minute-by-minute report: Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendía and Morgan Rogers were all on target in Istanbul as Unai Emery’s side outclassed their opponents…

📸 Two bangers, top tweets on the Europa League final!

The Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg is the main attraction of this Wednesday evening.The stunning opener from Belgian international Youri Tielemans, followed b…

🚨 Europa League final: Freiburg v Aston Villa line-ups

Final night in Istanbul. Beşiktaş Stadium hosts the showdown between Freiburg and Aston Villa.The lineups for the Europa League final are now official.Led by Unai Emery, Villa star…

There's a simple way to watch Europa League Final 2026 for *FREE*

Stream Freiburg vs Aston Villa for free as they face off in the Europa League Final for free…

How to watch Europa League Final 2026: FREE live streams for Freiburg vs Aston Villa

Unai Emery's side are attempting to win the club's first piece of silverware for a generation…

🎥 The top 5 most epic Europa League finals

The big day has arrived. Only a few hours separate us from the Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg. What if this 2026 final turns out to be as good as the ones we’…

The managers to reach the most European finals since 2010 as Unai Emery chases fifth Europa League crown

Unai Emery will lead Aston Villa into the Europa League final against SC Freiburg this evening, a fixture of familiarity to the Spaniard.Emery is a four-time winner of the Europa L…

How to watch Freiburg vs. Aston Villa online for free

How to watch Europa League for free. Live stream Freiburg vs. Aston Villa in the Europa League final for free.…

How to watch Freiburg vs Aston Villa: Free Streams, TV Channels & Preview for Europa League Final 2026

It's Germany vs England in the Europa League in Istanbul with the first European final of 2026…

How to Watch the Europa League Final: Aston Villa vs. Freiburg

Premier League team Aston Villa will face Bundesliga's Freiburg, with high stakes for both teams. Here's what to know about streaming the game live.…

Tom Hanks' special Villa message ahead of final

The Hollywood star says he is "thinking one thing and one thing only, go Villa".…

Who are 'proverbial underdogs' Freiburg?

German football broadcaster Constantin Eckner has given the lowdown on Freiburg before they face Aston Villa in the Europa League final on Wednesday evening. "They finished sevent…

Aston Villa predicted XI: Villans out to end 30-year wait for silverware in Europa League final

Looking to end an agonising 30-year wait for silverware, Aston Villa will lock horns with SC Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday night with the Europa League title up for grabs.The V…

Sint Truiden fans will be cheering on Aston Villa in the Europa League final

Sint Truiden have qualified for European football for the first time and, depending on who wins the Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg, they could be able to avoi…

Official | Bamba Dieng confirms Lorient exit

Bamba Dieng (26) has confirmed that he will leave FC Lorient upon the expiry of his contract at the Ligue 1 club.The Senegalese forward has scored 15 goals in 25 games in all compe…

Ranking the best European trophy-winning managers

Unai Emery has the chance to win a fifth Europa League on Wednesday, but where does he rank among the best European trophy winners?…

🥐Party in London, final day and more... Wednesday's 5️⃣ stories

Arsenal’s title 22 years later, the Europa League final, and Mourinho’s imminent arrival at Madrid are some of the topics making up the day. Arsenal’s wait is overAfter a 22-year w…

The Unai Emery lesson Aston Villa can learn to bring back the European glory years

As they seek Europa League success, Villa can call upon a king of the competition as they take on Freiburg in Istanbul…

Is Aston Villa vs Freiburg on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Europa League Final

Everything you need to know ahead of Aston Villa’s first European final in 44 years…

Emery denies Euro king talk but Villa boss could be crowned again

Aston Villa are aiming to end a 30-year trophy drought in Istanbul on Wednesday.…

Aston Villa XI vs Freiburg – Predicted lineup and team news

Aston Villa face SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday night, hunting their first major trophy in 30 years.The Lions enter the showpiece in buoyant spirits after…