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Vitinha defends Dembele's brutal PSG tirade

Vitinha has jumped to the defence of Ousmane Dembele after the winger’s explosive public criticism of his Paris Saint-Germain team-mates sparked internal debate earlier this season. The Portuguese midfielder insists that the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner was right to speak out and that reality check helped lift the squad.

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Gerrard issues verdict on Slot amid 'sadness' over Liverpool form

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has admitted he is "worried" for Arne Slot’s future following a humiliating 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City, but he does not want to see the manager sacked. The former captain criticised the lack of fighting spirit in the squad after a run of only one win from their last five games in all competitions.

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Gerrard names his dream Salah replacement at Liverpool

Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has identified Bayern Munich star Michael Olise as the ideal "like-for-like" successor to Mohamed Salah ahead of the Egyptian's summer departure. The 33-year-old forward recently confirmed he will end his legendary nine-year stint at Anfield, leaving the Reds’ recruitment team with a monumental task to fill the void on the right wing.

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Liverpool optimistic over Konate extension

Liverpool are growing increasingly confident about securing a new long-term deal for Ibrahima Konate, despite lingering interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid. The centre-back, whose current contract is entering its final stages, is highly motivated to sign an agreement and resolve his club future entirely before heading off to the upcoming World Cup.

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.