German football club that lost to Aston Villa 3-0 in the 2026 Europa League final in Istanbul.
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Joy Online
… He positively beams at points, noticeably when he is asked whether – given he scored Leicester’s winner in the 2021 FA Cup final and then the opener for Villa in their Europa League triumph over Freiburg in May – if he can bring goals to Manchester United. …
I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them – TielemansJoy Online
… Another target, Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi, opted to join Aston Villa last week. Among Ligue 1 midfielders who played at least 500 minutes last season, Bamba ranked in the top five for duels won (9.1 per game on average), tackles (3.6), successful take-ons (1.6) and aerial duels w …
Newcastle agree £34m deal for Monaco’s BambaThe Ghanaian Times
… Rogers scored 21 goals in 85 league appearances for Villa and was a key figure in their Europa League final victory over Freiburg in May.-AFP Follow our WhatsApp Channel now! …
Chelsea signs Rogers for reported UK record feeJoy Online
… Rogers is the second Villa midfielder to depart this week following Youri Tielemans’ £35m move to Manchester United, but they have brought in Switzerland international Johan Manzambi in a deal worth more than £50m from Freiburg and lined up Wolves’ Joao Gomes for £38m. …
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s RogersJoy Online
… Rogers is the second Villa midfielder to depart this week following Youri Tielemans’ £35m move to Manchester United, but they have brought in Switzerland international Johan Manzambi in a deal worth more than £50m from Freiburg and lined up Wolves’ Joao Gomes for £38m.
Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s RogersThe Chronicle
… They are also close to completing the signing of Switzerland international Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of over £50m from Freiburg. …
Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa moveThe Chronicle
… They are also close to completing the signing of Switzerland international Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of over £50m from Freiburg. …
Midfielder Gomes close to £38m Villa moveJoy Online
… A former team-mate of United’s current first-team coach Jonny Evans, Tielemans is noted for scoring Leicester’s winner against Chelsea in the 2021 FA Cup final and for Aston Villa in their Europa League final triumph over Freiburg in May. …
Man Utd sign Tielemans for £35m from Aston VillaJoy Online
… The Swiss took an early lead in Vancouver after some brilliant wing play from Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi, who beat his man before delivering a lovely cutback for Rennes’ forward Embolo to turn home in the 10th minute. …
Switzerland beat Algeria for first World Cup knock out win in 88 yearsJoy Online
… The 20-year-old enjoyed a breakout season with Freiburg and his stock only looks set to rise. …
Substitute Manzambi inspires Switzerland to World Cup win over BosniaYouri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Youri Tielemans completed a move to Manchester United this July after the club triggered a £35m release clause, ending months of interest dating back to 2019. The Belgian midfielder, who credits Aston Villa with restoring his form, described joining United as "a great achievement" and said there are clubs above Villa.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United have agreed to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for up to £34m on a long-term contract. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who has made 12 competitive starts for Monaco, is due to undergo a medical on Thursday as part of Newcastle's shift toward signing younger continental players.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a reported UK record fee for a British player. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2033, and the deal surpasses the previous record of £116 million paid by Manchester City for Elliot Anderson.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract. The transfer sets a new record fee for an English player, surpassing Manchester City's £116m deal for Elliot Anderson, and is Chelsea's most expensive signing ever.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a club record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a six-year contract with an option for a further year. The deal sets a new transfer record for an English player, eclipsing the £116m Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Joao Gomes, a Brazil international, is set to join Aston Villa from Wolves in a deal worth £38m (£34m initial plus £4m in add-ons), having left Wolves' training camp in Portugal for a medical on Thursday. Villa are addressing midfield gaps following the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and Amadou Onana's serious knee injury.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes is poised to join Aston Villa in a deal worth £38m (initial £34m plus £4m in add-ons), with the 25-year-old Brazilian international set to undergo a medical on Thursday. Villa are reinforcing midfield after losing Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and having Amadou Onana sidelined with injury.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa on a five-year deal after meeting his £35m release clause. The 29-year-old midfielder, who recently helped Belgium reach the World Cup quarter-finals, will wear the number 18 shirt.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored as Switzerland beat Algeria to secure their first World Cup knockout stage win since 1938, advancing to the last 16.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice, including one just 2 minutes 46 seconds after entering, as Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a chaotic final 20 minutes to edge towards the World Cup last 32.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Juaben, a Ghanaian village home to about 1,000 Aston Villa supporters, will celebrate the club's 3-0 Europa League victory over Freiburg with a parade of 30 motorcycles and a minibus through the community. The village's passion for Villa stems from Owusu Boakye's grandfather Daniel, who heard stories about the club from a Birmingham family, including tales of player Paul McGrath.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday, securing their first European trophy since 1982. Prince William, a Villa fan, celebrated the victory and posted congratulations to the team.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, claiming their first European trophy in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery claimed his fifth Europa League title as Villa dominated the match with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia, and Morgan Rogers.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has appointed German referee Daniel Siebert to officiate the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on May 30 in Budapest. Siebert has already handled two Arsenal matches this season and will be working his tenth Champions League game overall this campaign.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana midfielder Daniel Kofi Kyereh has revealed he considered retirement during his lengthy recovery from a cruciate ligament injury suffered in 2022, which sidelined him for almost three years following surgeries in February 2023 and a setback in 2024. Kyereh has returned to action, making five appearances for Freiburg's reserve side since April 2026.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, 30, who recently returned from a three-year anterior cruciate ligament injury, says he is striving to play at the 2026 World Cup in Mexico, Canada and USA. He acknowledges that the decision will not be his alone and that he needs to regain full fitness before the tournament.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Daniel Kofi-Kyereh ranked Andre Ayew ahead of Michael Essien and Stephen Appiah in a blind-ranking game of Black Stars midfielders, in an exclusive interview with Joy Sports that aired in May 2026. The ranking included ten former and current national team midfielders.
2 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana midfielder Kofi Kyereh says former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was his childhood idol and provided mentorship during his early days with the national team. Kyereh, who suffered a severe injury that sidelined him for 36 months, has recently returned to action with Freiburg U-23.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →