English Premier League club that won the 2026 Europa League title, defeating Freiburg 3-0 to end a 30-year trophy drought.
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Audio By VocalizeUnai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an "ambitious" new era. …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new eraThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAston Villa players celebrate during the team's trophy parade, after winning the Europa League, in Birmingham, central England on May 21, 2026. …
Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumphCitizen Digital
… Guardiola, who has a year left on his contract, has wearily fended off questions over his future for months but it is widely reported that Sunday's match against Aston Villa will be his last. …
Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed footballCitizen Digital
… | []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Widespread reports on Monday said City boss Guardiola would stand down after Sunday's final Premier League game against Aston Villa …
Guardiola swerves Man City exit talk as title hopes endedCitizen Digital
… But he cannot add to his six Premier League titles when Aston Villa visit the Etihad on Sunday for what is expected to be his final match in charge. …
Arsenal win Premier League after Man City held by BournemouthThe Standard
… The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday should City fail to win at Bournemouth.Even if City do end the Cherries' 16-game unbeaten run and beats Aston Villa, Arsenal will secure the title with a victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday. …
Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after nervy Burnley winThe Standard
… He could add one more to his tally if City win their final two matches of the season against Bournemouth and Aston Villa and Arsenal fail to beat Crystal Palace on Sunday's final round of Premier League fixtures.The Daily Mail and The Athletic reported that Guardiola will step do …
Pep Guardiola to leave Man City at the end of the season - reportsCitizen Digital
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Arsenal on the brink of Premier League title after Burnley winCitizen Digital
… If City win at Bournemouth and beat Aston Villa at home on the final day, they could take the title if Arsenal drop points their matches. …
Man City will use FA Cup glory for last title pushCitizen Digital
Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification By AFP May 16, 2026 05:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aston Villa's English striker Ollie Watkins (R) watches his shot beat Liverpoo …
Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualificationArsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti in their 2026 World Cup Group C opener on June 13, with a first-half goal from John McGinn. McGinn expressed optimism that Scotland can reach the knockout stages for the first time in the tournament.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
John McGinn's goal just before half-time gave Scotland a 1-0 victory over Haiti on Saturday, marking their first World Cup win since 1990 and their first major tournament victory in 30 years. The win puts Scotland top of Group C and on course to reach the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jude Bellingham says every member of England's World Cup squad must feel "loved," admitting things were not right off the pitch at Euro 2024. New manager Thomas Tuchel is seeking to create a "brotherhood" in the squad as he attempts to win England's first World Cup since 1966.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Omar Artan, a Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin praised Artan as an excellent and experienced referee who has proven himself at the highest level of African football competition.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. Artan was previously denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, and UEFA's appointment was announced as part of a cooperation accord with the African confederation.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
V Sports, the parent company of Aston Villa, has bought a minority stake in FC Annecy, a French second division club. Sources suggest the stake may be worth around 30 percent, or 4.5 million euros.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored in the 51st minute as Crystal Palace defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig, securing the club's first European trophy in their history. Coach Oliver Glasner departs after delivering a third trophy in two and a half years.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola said he will call his Manchester City successor to offer advice after ending his 10-year tenure at the club, which saw him win 20 trophies. Enzo Maresca, one of Guardiola's former assistants and ex-Chelsea boss, is reportedly set to take over.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola announced he will leave Manchester City following Sunday's match against Aston Villa, ending a 10-year tenure in which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Guardiola cited concerns about lacking the energy required to continue leading the club, saying it needs fresh direction with its current squad.
23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after Salah took aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah's nine-year spell at Anfield ends after Sunday's clash against Brentford.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is widely reported to be in the final days of his tenure at the club, with Sunday's match against Aston Villa reportedly his last after a decade at the Etihad.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, Spanish coaches including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth are maintaining a strong Spanish influence on English football.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola announced Friday he will step down as Manchester City manager after the season, having won 20 major trophies in 10 years, including six Premier League titles and the club's only Champions League. Enzo Maresca, formerly on Guardiola's City staff, has been reported as his likely successor.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought and winning their first major European prize in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery urged the club to use the triumph as foundation for an ambitious new chapter, with Villa having also qualified for next season's Champions League.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bernardo Silva, 31, says it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City as his nine-year contract expires at the end of the season. In a farewell interview, Silva said his generation won a lot but felt the club had been unlucky not to win more Champions League titles.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers. The victory ended Villa's 30-year trophy drought, securing their first silverware since the 1996 League Cup.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has called on the club to use their historic 3-0 Europa League final victory against Freiburg — ending a 30-year trophy drought — as the foundation for an ambitious new era in both the Premier League and European competition.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of Aston Villa supporters lined the streets of Birmingham on Thursday to celebrate the club's Europa League final victory, their first silverware in 30 years. The side defeated Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul, ending a trophy drought since the 1996 League Cup and securing their first major European prize in 44 years.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, 55, is reportedly in his final days at the club after a decade of success in English football. The Catalan is widely reported to leave after Sunday's match against Aston Villa, though the club has made no official comment.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with Arsenal confirmed as champions after a 22-year wait. Manager Pep Guardiola said he would discuss his future with the club's hierarchy after the season, declining to comment on reports he would step down.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions after a 22-year wait, with Manchester City held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Arsenal finished as champions after their 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday, ending a six-year trophy drought and moving five points clear of City.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth, or they could secure it with a victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
According to multiple reports, Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City manager at the end of the season after a trophy-laden decade in charge. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, who previously worked on Guardiola's staff at City, is reportedly in line to take over.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and move within one win of their first title in 22 years. Kai Havertz scored the goal, and Arsenal could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fails to win at Bournemouth.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City won the FA Cup final 1-0 against Chelsea and completed a domestic double with their earlier League Cup win. With two games remaining, City are two points behind leaders Arsenal and hope to catch them for the Premier League title.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →