Youri Tielemans — Belgian midfielder who scored in Aston Villa's Europa League final win, signed by Manchester United for £35m in July 2026.
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… Those supporters had waited 44 years to see their side in another European final and the beautiful, brilliant first-half goals from Youri Tielemans and Emi Buendia were befitting of the occasion. …
25/26 UEFA Europa League: Unai Emery leads Aston Villa to first European trophy in 44 yearsManchester 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.
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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.
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Manchester United completed a £48 million signing of Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos from Chelsea on a contract until June 2031, with negotiations for Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans at an advanced stage. The club abandoned its pursuit of Atalanta's Ederson due to injury concerns revealed in medical checks.
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Manchester United have completed the £48m signing of Brazil international Andrey Santos from Chelsea. The 22-year-old midfielder has signed a deal to June 2031 with the option to extend for a further year, and United are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans as they revamp their midfield.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United are in advanced talks with Aston Villa to sign midfielder Youri Tielemans, with a deal understood to be close; Tielemans' contract contains a release clause that makes negotiations easier, and the 29-year-old has Premier League experience and has been on United's radar for considerable time.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a microfracture and bone bruise of the tibia/fibula in his right leg sustained during the United States' 4-1 World Cup defeat by Belgium. The 27-year-old was substituted in the 59th minute, and US Soccer will collaborate with his club AC Milan on his recovery.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match after Fifa suspended striker Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban shortly before the tie, a decision that drew criticism from Uefa, Belgium and England manager Thomas Tuchel, and others. Belgium players said the ruling gave them a sense of injustice that motivated their response on the pitch.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from Senegal's national team while manager Pape Thiaw remains in charge, following the team's World Cup elimination to Belgium after squandering a 2-0 lead.
6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 in a World Cup Group G match in Los Angeles, with Belgium reduced to ten men when defender Nathan Ngoy was sent off for a professional foul on Mehdi Taremi. Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand made several key saves to secure the draw, which marks Iran's first time avoiding defeat in their opening two World Cup matches.
21 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 →