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Two stats for each team following Aston Villa's Europa League victory over Freiburg
David Parkes · 2 weeks ago
Wednesday's UEFA Europa League final saw Aston Villa defeat Freiburg 3-0 at Besiktas Park in Istanbul to win their first-ever UEL trophy. Looking back at the match, here are two stats for each side.
Last day drama and late goals: How Orlando Pirates have won their last four league titles
Nick Said · 2 weeks ago
Orlando Pirates are hoping for a 10th league championship when they travel to Orbit College in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, but a fifth in the Premier Soccer League era.
Julian Schuster encourages his Freiburg players to focus on positives despite defeat
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
Freiburg coach Julian Schuster urged his players to take pride in their run to a first European showpiece even though they were left disappointed after being beaten 3-0 by Aston Villa in Wednesday’s Europa League final.
Black Starlets eliminated from U-17 AFCON by cruel draw of lots despite South Africa win
Owuraku Ampofo · 2 weeks ago
Ghana finished third in Group D on equal points with Algeria after an agonising tiebreaker, but retain a chance to reach the U-17 World Cup through a playoff against Uganda.
Unai Emery wants to see Aston Villa use Europa League glory to ignite new era for club
AFP · 2 weeks ago
Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an "ambitious" new era.
Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans reveals secret behind volley that inspired Europa triumph
AFP · 2 weeks ago
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.
Willem II take tumble as FC Volendam strike first in relegation play-off final
Paul Winters · 2 weeks ago
FC Volendam head into Saturday's relegation play-off final with a 2-1 lead after beating Willem II in Tilburg on Wednesday evening.
Clinical Aston Villa ease past Freiburg to end 30-year wait for major trophy in style
Ben Sully · 2 weeks ago
Exactly three decades on from their last piece of major silverware, Aston Villa ended their 44-year wait for European glory with a dominant 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final at Besiktas Park, prolonging the German side’s wait for their first major trophy.
Aston Villa win Europa League to lift first trophy since 1996
Tolga Akdeniz · 2 weeks ago
Aston Villa have won the Europa League, defeating Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul courtesy of two stunning goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia, and an effort from Morgan Rogers, to capture their first trophy since the League Cup in 1996.
Southampton lose appeal to overturn expulsion from Championship play-off final
Tolga Akdeniz · 2 weeks ago
Southampton have lost their appeal to overturn their expulsion from the Championship play-off final, meaning Middlesbrough will definitely take their place in Saturday's showpiece event against Hull City after the Saints admitted to spying on rival teams.
UEFA to create two-tier qualifying system for 2030 World Cup
AFP · 2 weeks ago
UEFA on Wednesday said it would create a two-tier qualifying system for the 2030 World Cup that will be similar to the format used in the Champions League.
GAIS continue to climb by beating Hammarby as Goteborg win derby a day late
Anthony Tomas · 2 weeks ago
Hammarby have missed the chance to close the gap on Allsvenskan leaders Sirius after losing at GAIS, while on Tuesday, Goteborg secured their first victory of the season thanks to a late winner against Orgryte, as the two sides completed the remaining minutes of their match that was abandoned on Monday.
Wrexham's Arthur Okonkwo earns first Nigeria call-up for Poland and Portugal friendlies
Shina Oludare · 2 weeks ago
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has received his maiden Nigeria call-up for June’s international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.
KuPS take second place in Veikkausliiga but Inter Turku still lead the way
Anthony Tomas · 2 weeks ago
Victory over Jaro has taken KuPS to second place in the Veikkausliiga standings, but they still trail leaders Inter Turku by four points after their win away at Ilves.
Super Lig Weekly: Eyupspor snatch draw at Fenerbahce to avoid relegation, Besiktas in limbo
Tolga Akdeniz · 2 weeks ago
The battle for survival in the Turkish Super Lig went down to the dying minutes in what was a thrilling battle, with Eyupspor, Gencrlebirgli and Kasimpasa avoiding the drop and Antalyaspor being relegated. Meanwhile, another poor result for Besiktas saw manager Sergen Yalcin leave his post.
Europa League final LIVE: Freiburg and Aston Villa set for battle in Istanbul
Flashscore · 2 weeks ago
The Europa League final is here and whilst the media narrative has been focused on whether Unai Emery can win his fifth Europa League as a coach, this is a huge night for both Freiburg and Aston Villa and their supporters.
BIG PETE: Di Matteo on working with stars and the emotions of being sacked as a coach
Livesport · 2 weeks ago
The first season of Big Pete by Flashscore and CANAL+ has reached its finale. In the last episode of this season, we revisit the early coaching days of Roberto Di Matteo, who recalls his successful stint with West Bromwich Albion and the challenging journey to the Premier League. However, success can turn into an unexpected dismissal in an instant. We take a look into the coach’s personal philosophy, where memories of the harsh realities of the coaching profession intertwine with the specifics of working with stars from all over the world.
How David Raya become a Premier League champion and Arsenal history maker
Pavel Křiklan · 2 weeks ago
Spanish goalkeeper David Raya has been one of the main architects of Arsenal's first Premier League title in 22 years. In the decisive month of the season, he kept four consecutive clean sheets, giving his teammates the perfect platform to win football matches. Over the season, he kept a total of 19 clean sheets in 37 appearances, equalling the club record set by the legendary David Seaman.
DR Congo forced into World Cup squad change after Bushiri ruled out through injury
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
The Democratic Republic of Congo have been forced to change their World Cup squad two days after announcing it, as Rocky Bushiri has been ruled out due to injury and replaced by another Scottish-based player, Aaron Tshibola.
'Every coach should show how he defends': Luis Enrique on all-action Ousmane Dembele
Reuters · 2 weeks ago
PSG coach Luis Enrique praised Ousmane Dembele’s defensive commitment ahead of next week's Champions League final against Arsenal, saying the France forward had become an example for coaches because of the intensity he brings without the ball.
