Aston Villa

Anthem mishap at Villa Park sparks laughter

With Prince William watching on, Villa defender Ezri Konsa did a facepalm gesture as he and teammate Youri Tielemans tried to contain their laughter, while PSG's Fabian Ruiz and Ousmane Dembele exchanged puzzled glances.

PSG survive Villa fightback to reach Champions League semis

 Paris St Germain kept alive their dream of a first Champions League title on Tuesday by squeezing past Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate after a thrilling second leg of their quarter-final which the English side won 3-2.

Emery says home fans can inspire Aston Villa comeback against PSG

Unai Emery says his players can feed off the energy of their fans as Aston Villa seek to overturn a 3-1 deficit in Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.

Aston Villa bank on home advantage against PSG

Aston Villa must make home advantage count and draw energy from their supporters in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain at Villa Park on Tuesday, manager Unai Emery said.

PSG fans unleash boos and insults at Martinez

The Argentine international, dubbed a 'specialist in provocation' by French sports daily L'Equipe, was seen wearing a hat that celebrated the Albicelestes' success while covering up a French cockerel emblem on Tuesday.

Kvaratskhelia steals the show in PSG's comeback win over Villa

Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead at the Parc des Princes, but the French champions levelled through Doue before half-time. Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead early in the second half and Mendes added a late third.

Villa's Emiliano Martinez winds up PSG with cap

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has attempted to provoke Paris Saint-Germain supporters with a baseball cap poking fun at France's defeat by Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final as he arrived for Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final.

Villa's Rashford targets PSG hat-trick as Asensio returns in Champions League

Marcus Rashford returns to Paris Saint-Germain with Aston Villa on Wednesday seeking a hat-trick of wins at the home of the French champions while Marco Asensio can hurt his parent club.

PSG coach Luis Enrique targets unbeaten season

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said Friday the prospect of completing the Ligue 1 season undefeated provided extra motivation for his team as they stand on the brink of securing another French title.

July 23, 2022
July 23, 2022

Sancho stars in Man Utd draw with Villa

Winger Jadon Sancho continued his goal scoring form but Manchester United let slip a two-goal advantage to finish their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia with a 2-2 friendly draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.

May 15, 2018
May 15, 2018

Ex-Villa defender dies in car crash

Former Aston Villa and Trinidad and Tobago defender Jlloyd Samuel dies in a car crash in England on Tuesday.

July 4, 2017
July 4, 2017

I couldn't bear to face Chelsea: John Terry

Former Chelsea captain John Terry embarks on a final challenge at the age of 36 by signing a one-year contract with Championship side Aston Villa. We look at the highs and lows of his Chelsea career where he won five premier league titles.

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Former France winger Ginola in hospital after collapse: report

Former France winger David Ginola collapse during a celebrity golf day on the French Riviera on Thursday and was taken by helicopter to a hospital in Monaco.

May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016

Chinese group buys Aston Villa for $86m

Aston Villa have been sold to a Chinese group owned by Dr Tony Jiantong Xia, the Championship club announced on Wednesday, in a deal worth a reported $86 million.

June 4, 2015
June 4, 2015

James Milner: Liverpool agree deal for Manchester City midfielder

Liverpool FC agree a deal to sign England midfielder James Milner from Manchester City on a free transfer.

May 30, 2015
May 30, 2015

History on the agenda as Arsenal aim to retain FA Cup

Holders Arsenal face Aston Villa in the FA Cup final on Saturday with a pair of historic landmarks driving the Gunners in their bid to retain the famous old trophy.

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