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ACF Fiorentina v Bologna FC 1909 - Serie A

De Gea feared 6-0 loss as Fiorentina rescue draw

Fiorentina goalkeeper David de Gea has admitted he feared a 6-0 loss before VAR intervened in his club's dramatic 2-2 draw with Bologna in Serie A. The goalkeeper dismissed pressure as "an excuse" as La Viola remain winless in the relegation zone, relying on two late penalties to salvage a point against their 10-man opponents.

Stefano Pioli Milan Fiorentina

VAR 'encouraging' players to dive, says furious Fiorentina boss

A drama erupted at San Siro as VAR once again took centre stage in AC Milan’s 2–1 win over Fiorentina. A late, controversial penalty awarded to Milan after Santiago Gimenez went down softly in the box ignited fury from Fiorentina’s camp. Sporting director Daniele Prade called the officiating ā€œscandalous,ā€ while manager Stefano Pioli accused VAR of ā€œencouraging simulation,ā€ reigniting the debate on fairness and football’s integrity.

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Leao reveals Modric's promise as Milan top Serie A

Rafael Leao has detailed the supportive welcome he received from new teammate Luka Modric after his match-winning brace sent AC Milan to the top of Serie A. The Portuguese star, who ended a long goal drought at the San Siro against Fiorentina, is eager to learn from the former Real Madrid icon and propel the Rossoneri forward to make the most out of his career.

ACF Fiorentina v Como 1907 - Serie A

šŸ“½ļø | Fabregas gives passionate on-field speech to Como stars

Cesc Fabregas’ Como completed a remarkable turnaround on Sunday, coming from 1-0 down to secure a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina. After the match, the Spanish coach gathered his players in a huddle, urging them to take pride in their performance, trust one another, play with courage and continue forging a strong team identity as they grow together in Serie A.

David De Gea Fiorentina 2025

Reina surprised by 'exceptional' De Gea's Fiorentina form

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has hailed David de Gea's remarkable comeback at Fiorentina. Reina admitted he did not expect the ex-Manchester United star to return with such confidence and leadership after a full year out of the sport, labelling his compatriot as 'exceptional' and the club's most decisive player last season.

ACF Fiorentina v SSC Napoli - Serie A

Hojlund 'very happy' to have left Man Utd for 'incredible' Napoli

Rasmus Hojlund marked his Napoli debut in style as the Manchester United flop scored in a 3-1 Serie A victory over Fiorentina, before expressing his delight at joining what he described as an ā€œincredibleā€ team. The Denmark striker joined on loan with a Ā£38 million obligation to buy and wasted no time in making an impact for Antonio Conte’s side.

ACF Fiorentina v SSC Napoli - Serie A

Man Utd fans can't believe Hojlund scored on Napoli debut

Manchester United fans couldn't believe that Rasmus Hojlund scored on his Napoli debut against Fiorentina after his Old Trafford exit. Antonio Conte pushed hard to bring Hojlund back to Serie A, securing a deal that could become permanent for £38 million ($51m) if the Italian champions secure Champions League football next season. Early signs suggest that wager could prove to be a masterstroke.

Frequently asked questions

Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.