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The Standard
… This is the challenge." Emery has now won the Europa League five times after leading Sevilla to the trophy three times and clinching it once with Villarreal."It's fantastic. …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new eraCitizen Digital
… Earlier, Sevilla produced a sensational comeback from two goals down to beat Villarreal 3-2 and climb towards safety. …
Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point recordCitizen Digital
… ainer: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Villa will be firm favourites, in part because of the presence of Europa League specialist Emery, who has won the competition four times - three with Sevilla and one at Villarreal …
Watkins salutes Emery after Villa reach Europa finalCitizen Digital
… Emery, who has won the Europa League four times in his managerial career, with Sevilla and Villarreal, said the result of Thursday's second leg at Villa Park would not define the club's season. …
Villa's future is bright even if Europa dream ends: EmeryCitizen Digital
… Player to watch: Ivan Romero Levante, 19th, are two points from safety and face a derby clash against high-flying Villarreal on Sunday. …
Espanyol must stop rot against Real Madrid as Barca eye titleCitizen Digital
… "They have as well, I think their momentum, feeling confidence in the moment they are (in)." Emery has a proud record in the Europa League, masterminding four triumphs in total with Sevilla and Villarreal. …
Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with VillaCitizen Digital
… mes GMT) Real Betis v Real Madrid (1900) Saturday Alaves v Mallorca (1200), Getafe v Barcelona (1415), Valencia v Girona (1630), Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao (1900) Sunday Rayo Vallecano v Real Sociedad (1200), Real Oviedo v Elche (1415), Osasuna v Sevilla (1630), Villarreal …
Barcelona must live without teen star Yamal for title run-inSanti Cazorla, the former Arsenal and Spain midfielder, retired from professional football at age 41 after more than two decades in the game, finishing his career with Real Oviedo in La Liga where he helped the Asturian club reach the top flight in 2025.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Santi Cazorla, the former Arsenal and Spain midfielder, retired from professional football at age 41 after more than two decades in the game, finishing his career with Real Oviedo in La Liga where he helped the Asturian club reach the top flight in 2025.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal scored five goals in a World Cup match, the first African side to do so, with Pape Gueye getting a double in a 5-0 win over Iraq. Senegal boosted their chances of progressing as one of the best third-placed teams with the best goal difference among teams on three points.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to reach the knockout rounds for the first time in their history, finishing second in Group E. Forward Nicolas Pepe, who scored both goals, said the team is "setting no limits" and has "huge potential" going forward.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ivory Coast advanced to the knockout rounds for the first time in their history after beating Curacao 2-0, finishing second in Group E. Forward Nicolas Pepe, who scored both goals, said the team is "setting no limits" and will face the runner-up from Group I in the last-32.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, facing rape trial charges in Britain, lost a court challenge seeking to enter Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. Ottawa denied him a visa over the British charges.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ghana has formally lodged a protest with Canada over its refusal to issue a visa for the World Cup to midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain on rape charges. Ghana's Foreign Minister called the decision "high-handed and extremely unfair" and requested that Canada review it.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in Alvaro Arbeloa's final game as coach, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from Spain's top flight. Kylian Mbappe scored his 25th goal of the season for Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo qualified for Europa League with a 1-0 win over Sevilla.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Barcelona, newly-crowned Spanish champions, lost 1-0 to Alaves on Wednesday after Ibrahim Diabate's first-half stoppage-time goal, ending their pursuit of the all-time La Liga record of 100 points. The defeat came as Barca needed to win all three remaining matches to reach that figure.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg to reach the final, where they will face Bundesliga club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Striker Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery for orchestrating the side's run to the final, chasing their first major trophy since 1996 and first European prize in 44 years.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said his side can still challenge for silverware in future even if they fall short in their Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, with Villa trailing 1-0 after the first leg. Emery said the result of Thursday's second leg at Villa Park would not define the club's season.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Unai Emery said he wants to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as the Premier League club prepares for a Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. The two former European champions, meeting Thursday at the City Ground, are one step away from a continental final.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →