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Lukaku hits back at Napoli as feud continues

Romelu Lukaku has broken his silence regarding the escalating tension between himself and Napoli, insisting he would "never turn his back" on the club. The striker has spent the international break in Belgium recovering from an injury, a move that reportedly left the Partenopei hierarchy frustrated and sparked rumours of a significant fallout.

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McTominay to Saudi Pro League truth revealed

Scott McTominay is not believed to be in talks over a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League as he wishes to remain with Napoli. The Scotland international has been a revelation since leaving Manchester United in 2024, becoming a cornerstone of Antonio Conte's side as they won the Serie A title last season.

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Lukaku agent seeks Napoli peace

Romelu Lukaku’s relationship with Napoli has reached a critical juncture following his decision to remain in Belgium during the international break. While the club and manager Antonio Conte were left frustrated by his absence from the training ground, new reports suggest a diplomatic effort is underway to repair the damage.

Cagliari Calcio v SSC Napoli - Serie A

Napoli 'furious' as Lukaku refuses to return to training base

Romelu Lukaku has sparked a major rift at Napoli after reportedly refusing to return to the club's Castel Volturno training base. The veteran striker had recently withdrawn from international duty to focus on regaining full fitness, but has opted to stay in Belgium against the wishes of club officials and manager Antonio Conte.

Belgium v Kazakhstan - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Lukaku withdraws from Belgium squad

Romelu Lukaku has officially withdrawn from the upcoming Belgium squad for their international friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The experienced Napoli striker is recovering from a long-term hamstring injury and has chosen to stay in Italy to focus on regaining his full fitness ahead of this summer's highly anticipated World Cup tournament.

Rasmus Hojlund Napoli Parma

Hojlund 'thought it was all over' during Man Utd struggles

Rasmus Hojlund has candidly reflected on the professional and mental toll his difficult spell at Manchester United took on him, admitting he feared his top-level career was in jeopardy. The Danish international has looked like a player reborn since sliding away from Old Trafford, finding a new lease of life in Italy.

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.