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Brazil coach Thiago Silva has excluded Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn from the national team for the September friendlies, calling him “a problem.” The move comes after McGinn’s aggressive play in recent friendlies raised concerns over his suitability for the squad.
Pep Guardiola left Manchester City with a 1-2 victory at Aston Villa, ending his eight-year tenure on a high. Villa’s 20-year-old striker, Oscar Bobb, scored twice to secure a historic upset at Villa Park.
Pep Guardiola confirmed his exit from Manchester City in his final post-match interview, calling the farewell 'incredible.' The 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa marked the emotional end of his eight-year tenure at the club.
Manchester City suffered a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in Pep Guardiola’s final home match as manager. Ollie Watkins scored twice as Villa secured their first league win at the Etihad since 2013.
West Ham United’s top-flight era crumbles in agonising fashion after a 3-0 defeat to Leeds United condemned the Hammers to relegation on the final day of the season. Manager David Moyes’ side, who secured a crucial 3-0 win on Saturday, were mathematically dragged down by Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Brighton, sealing their Championship fate.
Arsenal secured their first Premier League crown in 22 years while Liverpool edged Tottenham to the Europa League spot in a final-day thriller. Aston Villa sealed Champions League qualification as Wolves and Burnley face the drop.
Aston Villa returned to Birmingham as Europa League champions on Tuesday, greeted by a 100,000-strong crowd lining the streets for a victory parade. The club’s first European trophy in 52 years sparked unprecedented celebrations as players rode open-top buses through the city centre.
Morgan Rogers has been named the Europa League Player of the Season after a standout campaign with Aston Villa. The 21-year-old midfielder becomes the youngest player to claim the award since its inception in 2000. His performances reshaped Villa’s fortunes in the tournament.
While the Birmingham club parades its trophy, a Ghanaian village of 1,000 fans stages its own motorbike parade. The Juaben supporters are linked to Villa through a family legend that spans generations.
Birmingham will host a public parade on Thursday to celebrate Aston Villa’s historic Europa League triumph, with city leaders and thousands expected to line the streets. The victory marks the club’s first major European trophy in 58 years.
Unai Emery’s Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul to lift the Europa League, ending a 44-year trophy drought. The victory marks Villa’s first major European silverware since 1982, delivered in emphatic fashion under Emery’s tactical brilliance.
Aston Villa claimed the Europa League title in a dramatic final against Bayer Leverkusen, with goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez playing through a fractured finger. The 3-0 victory marked Villa’s first major European trophy in 53 years.
Aston Villa claimed their first European trophy in 55 years with a commanding 3-0 victory over Bundesliga side Freiburg in the Europa League final. Prince William led celebrations in Seville as Unai Emery's side secured a dominant win.
Unai Emery secured his fifth UEFA Europa League triumph as Aston Villa defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 in Seville on Wednesday night, capping a remarkable European campaign under his leadership. The victory marks Villa’s first major trophy since 1982 and solidifies their status as a force in continental football.
Aston Villa clinched a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the Europa League final, with goals from Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, and Emi Buendia securing Unai Emery’s fifth continental trophy. The win cements Villa’s return to top-tier European competition.
Aston Villa’s victory in the Europa League final has set a chain reaction, raising the possibility of six English clubs in next season’s Champions League. The Premier League’s dominance and Uefa’s evolving criteria could reshape European football’s hierarchy.
Arsenal secured the title on Tuesday, but 12 teams fight for coveted European spots and survival on Sunday. Wolves and Burnley are already relegated as Spurs and West Ham face the drop.
Aston Villa and Freiburg will clash in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday, vying to claim their first-ever trophy in the competition's 55-year history. Only 11 teams have lifted the Europa League since its 2009 rebrand, raising the stakes for both underdogs.
Unai Emery seeks to extend his record to five Europa League wins when Aston Villa face Freiburg in Istanbul. The Sevilla and Villarreal triumphs already cement his legacy as the competition’s most successful manager.
Unai Emery dismisses speculation over his European dominance as Aston Villa prepare for a fifth consecutive Europa League campaign. The club’s financial strategy hinges on a £4.2m investment in squad reinforcements ahead of the 2026 road to Baku.
Unai Emery’s side secured a fourth-place finish in dramatic fashion, overcoming a late-season collapse to leapfrog Liverpool and book their return to Europe’s elite tournament. The victory capped an improbable season of overperformance amid financial constraints and set the stage for a Europa League final showdown.
England secures all five Champions League berths for 2026-27 after Aston Villa’s 4-2 win over Liverpool sealed top-five finishes for all. Uefa awarded an extra Elite Performance Spot to the Premier League, rewarding domestic and European success this season.
Chelsea are prioritising Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers as a summer target, while Barcelona hesitates over Rashford’s loan deal. Rodri’s future at Manchester City remains uncertain despite his contract extension talks.
The race for the final four European competition berths intensifies as nine teams battle for limited spots. Manchester City secures Champions League football, while Arsenal eyes Europa League dominance. The dramatic final weeks promise unpredictable twists.