Youri Tielemans — Belgium midfielder who joined Manchester United from Aston Villa for £35 million in July 2026.
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The Standard
… e ghosted into the box but had his downward header punched away by Courtois with Ashour getting his follow-up effort all wrong.The match became stretched as both sides came close on a couple of occasions, including a screaming left-footed volley by Belgian captain Youri Tielemans …
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group gameCitizen Digital
… And the current batch of Belgian hopefuls is not without talent, as the likes of Amadou Onana, Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku and Youri Tielemans more than have what it takes to be a stellar supporting cast to their star team-mates. …
Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup gloryCitizen Digital
… Spectacular first-half goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia put Villa in control before Morgan Rogers netted after the interval to kill off outclassed Freiburg. …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new eraCitizen Digital
… (Photo by YASIN AKGUL / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Aston Villa ended their 30-year trophy drought in style as spectacular goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia inspired a 3-0 win against Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday. …
Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy droughtThe Standard
… Spectacular first-half goals from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia put Villa in control before Morgan Rogers netted after the interval to kill off outclassed Freiburg.Villa's first trophy since the 1996 League Cup was also their first major European prize in 44 years. …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new eraThe Standard
… m just over the moon, it means everything," one fan told the BBC, while another described the victory on Wednesday as "the best night of my life".Unai Emery's side ended their trophy drought with a stylish 3-0 win against Freiburg in Istanbul, thanks to goals from Youri Tielemans …
Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumphCitizen Digital
… Liverpool failed to clear the resulting corner and Watkins pounced for his second goal despite a fine double save from Giorgi Mamardashvili to deny Youri Tielemans and Pau Torres. …
Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualificationErling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Villa's European squad. Madjo scored in Villa's UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG last month but has been sidelined by injury.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Saudi side Al Hilal and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Manager Unai Emery said Watkins's legacy should remain untarnished despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brighton, citing a disagreement over his availability.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said new signing Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury, though Carrick remains excited by the Cameroonian midfielder's potential. Baleba joined from Brighton for £70 million.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick says Manchester United will make additional signings to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes, after the club was linked with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. United finished third last season and begins their top-flight campaign at promoted Hull on Saturday.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa announced the signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, from Parma for up to 35 million euros, and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri. Suzuki's arrival, following an impressive World Cup showing, may prompt Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to leave the Premier League club.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. United led twice through goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu but conceded three goals from close range before Loftus-Cheek added a fourth for Milan.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has urged the club to spend more in the transfer market to compete with rival title contenders Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea. United have spent around £85 million on recent signings but Carrick believes more quality and depth are needed to challenge for the Premier League title and compete in the Champions League.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has urged the club to make additional signings to compete with Premier League title rivals, noting that United have spent around £85 million so far compared to larger outlays by Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after saying he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club. Tielemans moved to Old Trafford for £35 million in July after United triggered a release clause in his Villa contract.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United drew 1-1 with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a Gothenburg friendly on Saturday, but the result was overshadowed by a foot injury to England midfielder Mason Mount, who lasted less than 20 minutes before being replaced by Tyler Fletcher.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa signed Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves on Monday in a deal worth a reported £38 million. The 25-year-old, who has 10 caps for Brazil, made 130 appearances for Wolves after signing from Flamengo in 2023.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United have completed the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth 50 million pounds, comprising an initial £48m fee plus £2m in add-ons, with Chelsea securing a 10% sell-on clause. Santos becomes the first permanent signing under Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain face Belgium in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. A win would set up a semi-final against France in Texas next Tuesday.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
European champions Spain play Belgium in a quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain have yet to concede a goal in the tournament, while Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last round.
10 July 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium meet Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, with Spain having recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets, including a 1-0 win over Portugal. Spain are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup winning side, while Belgium must breach their watertight defence.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has guided the team to the World Cup quarter-finals without losing a match, facing France next. The 49-year-old Belgium-born coach is proving wrong a professor who once told him he lacked the skills to teach.
8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said his team held a meeting after Folarin Balogun's shock FIFA reprieve and resolved to make a statement on the pitch, which they did by defeating the United States 4-1 at the World Cup on Monday.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said his team held a meeting after Folarin Balogun's FIFA reprieve and were motivated to make a statement on the pitch, which they did in a 4-1 thrashing of the United States at the World Cup. The shock FIFA decision suspending Balogun's one-match ban followed an intervention by US President Donald Trump.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States play Belgium on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. USA striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card in the previous round, has had his one-game ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's penalty in the 125th minute completed a 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. Senegal led by two goals with five minutes remaining before Belgium staged a dramatic fightback through strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time in Seattle.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →