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Switzerland v Bosnia and Herzegovina: Group B - FIFA World Cup 2026

Manzambi to SNUB Newcastle! Villa 'finalising' transfer for Freiburg star

Aston Villa are close to completing a stunning move to sign Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi, effectively hijacking a deal that Newcastle appeared to have sewn up at one stage. The Switzerland international is reportedly favouring a switch to Villa Park, and the deal is now being finalised ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Newcastle agree £50m deal to beat Villa to Freiburg & Switzerland star

Newcastle have reached a comprehensive agreement with Freiburg to secure the signing of highly-rated Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi for a package worth over £50 million. The Magpies have successfully stolen a march on Premier League rivals Aston Villa, who were heavily monitoring the youngster before the Tyneside club moved into pole position.

Muller tells Bayern to keep track of Bundesliga star after World Cup brace

Thomas Muller has tipped Bayern Munich to monitor Switzerland youngster Johan Manzambi after the Freiburg midfielder starred in a World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The 20-year-old scored twice off the bench and collected the Man of the Match award, further enhancing his growing reputation following an impressive Bundesliga campaign.

RANKED: Top 20 managers of the European season

The 2025-26 European season is over, and it ended just as the 2024-25 did 12 months earlier, with Paris Saint-Germain lifting the European Cup at the end of the Champions League final. Saturday's win over Arsenal in Budapest was a much tighter affair than their thrashing of Inter in Munich, but was greeted with no less joy by the French giants and their supporters as they clinched a double having already won Ligue 1.

Emery 'banging on' at Rogers as Villa star fulfills coach's wishes in EL final win

Morgan Rogers has revealed the relentless instructions from Unai Emery that paved the way for his starring role in Aston Villa's historic Europa League triumph. The forward played a pivotal part in the 3-0 demolition of Freiburg, ensuring the Villans ended their 30-year wait for a major trophy in style.

SC Freiburg v Aston Villa FC - UEFA Europa League Final 2026

Revealed: Why Martinez almost pulled out of EL final after unfortunate incident

Emiliano Martinez has revealed that his presence in Aston Villa's historic Europa League final victory was nearly derailed by a painful injury just minutes before kick-off. The Argentine shot-stopper managed to battle through the pain barrier in Istanbul to help the Villans end their 30-year wait for a major trophy.