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Two Aston Villa goals fit for a (future) king. Plus: Projecting USMNT’s World Cup squad
- Villa secure Europa League title with a 3-0 win in Istanbul, sealing European glory for Unai Emery.
- Two standout goals, including a Tielemans volley from a corner and Buendía’s long-range finish, defined the final.
- Emery’s European record grows; this is his fifth Europa League title in 13 seasons across Sevilla and Villa.
- Villa’s season also included securing Champions League qualification after finishing in the Premier League’s top five.
- The Athletic notes Emery’s impact despite prior doubts over squad depth and fan sentiment.
- The Athletic’s coverage frames Emery as a manager who thrives in European competition and stabilizes Villa’s trajectory.
- Other round-up items include Casemiro potentially joining Inter Miami and Spain’s Lopez missing the World Cup due to foot injury.
- Hull City and Middlesbrough face a contested Wembley final, with legal questions over promotion rules.
- Arsenal’s Premier League title story and Man City dominance are analyzed, with fans willing to pay top resale prices for trophies.
- The Athletic FC daily briefing includes USMNT World Cup squad predictions and a tool for England fans to customize line-ups.
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