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Bart Verbruggen on Cruyff, Krul and why Netherlands can win the World Cup: ‘Our defence is one of the best in the world’

WORLD CUP 2026: The 23-year-old, who is No 1 for Brighton and the Netherlands, tells Lawrence Ostlere that the Dutch are in North America to finally win the World Cup after so many near misses

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Lionel Messi to lead Argentina at sixth World Cup

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the World Cup again after the 38-year-old superstar was confirmed in the defending champions' 26-man squad on Thursday.

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Ollie Watkins impressed by Aston Villa’s transformation into Europa champions

The club were battling at the wrong end of the table when Unai Emery replaced Steven Gerrard in November 2022.

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The Europa League final isn't now-or-never for Aston Villa but time is running out for a beloved team

Unai Emery is aiming for a fifth Europa League win but Aston Villa have an ageing squad and a need to rebuild

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Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa: Chris Wood penalty seals win in Europa League semi-final opener

Vitor Pereira’s side secure narrow advantage in all-English last-four tie heading to second leg at Villa Park

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Marco Silva pleased to see Fulham shine in the sun and boost drive for Europe

Aston Villa were beaten at Craven Cottage.

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Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa: Cottagers bolster European challenge as Villa's hopes dented

Left-back repaid faith after signing a new contract

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Fulham boost European hopes by beating Champions League-chasing Aston Villa

Fulham 1-0 Aston Villa: Ryan Sessegnon’s goal settled the game at Craven Cottage against a lacklustre Villa

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Is Emi Martinez injured? Early Aston Villa team news as goalkeeper hope revealed

Emi Martinez missed Aston Villa's game at the weekend but could be fit to start this evening

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Marco Bizot praised by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery following late call-up

The goalkeeper stepped in after Emiliano Martinez felt pain in his calf in the warm-up.

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John McGinn hails ‘mad man’ Emiliano Martinez after Villa keeper’s starring role

Martinez helped set up McGinn’s opening goal against Lille.

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The Aston Villa provocateur who was key in driving them into Europa League last eight

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Martinez shines as Aston Villa sweep aside Lille to reach Europa League quarter-finals

Goals from John McGinn, assisted by goalkeeper Emilian Martinez, and Leon Bailey sealed a comfortable victory

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Ollie Watkins ends goal drought to put Villa in driving seat against Lille

Aston Villa secured a 1-0 away victory against Lille in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie. Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought by scoring the decisive goal in the 62nd minute with a header. Lille had a strong finish to the first half, with Olivier Giroud…

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Rio Ferdinand highlights problem Man United star Leny Yoro must solve

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Rio Ferdinand says Man United star is picking ‘too many fights’ as he sends message of advice

Leny Yoro has started Manchester United’s last three games but struggled in his side’s 2-1 defeat at Newcastle last week

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Three things we learned from Chelsea win as key Liam Rosenior decision vindicated

Blues back in Champions League conversation

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Rayan opens Bournemouth account to secure draw at home to Aston Villa

Morgan Rogers had put Villa ahead after 22 minutes.

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Aston Villa fight back to beat RB Salzburg but left sweating over Ollie Watkins injury

Aston Villa 3-2 RB Salzburg: Teenage substitute Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba scored a late winner after Villa fought back from two goals down

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Everton unhindered by more VAR controversy as Thierno Barry strike sees off Aston Villa

Aston Villa 0-1 Everton: Villa could have cut the gap on leaders Arsenal with victory at fortress Villa Park but they were undone by Barry’s second-half strike

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Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa: Unai Emery's title charge falters with goalless draw

Villans drew level with Pep Guardiola’s men but Gunners pulling away with a game in hand

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Unai Emery angry VAR not used to check penalty as Aston Villa held

Villa shared a goalless draw at Crystal Palace.

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Aston Villa forced to settle for share of spoils against Crystal Palace

Unai Emery’s men dropped points in the title race

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Panto goalkeeping error helps Aston Villa back to winning ways against Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest: Unai Emery’s side bounced back from heavy defeat at Arsenal as Forest slipped further into relegation trouble

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Why ‘Big Gabi’ is so important to Arsenal’s chances of ending 22-year title drought

Arsenal 4-1 Aston Villa: Gabriel got the ball rolling from another set piece before Martin Zubimendi, Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus sealed a terrific win to end Villa’s winning run

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