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Prince William cheers as Aston Villa takes on Fenerbahçe SK

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:07 AM

Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Prince William cheers as Aston Villa takes on Fenerbahçe SK

Summary

During a recent game at Villa Park in Birmingham, Prince William was animated in his support for Aston Villa as they played against Fenerbahçe SK in the Champions League. Aston Villa currently leads the match 3-0 at halftime, with highlights including Prince William’s spirited celebrations alongside friends Edward Van Cutsem and Ben Dawes. The match comes shortly after Prince William mimicked a viral celebration from the team captain John McGinn, showcasing his long-standing allegiance to the club since his school days. His participation at the game drew attention, especially as he prepares for events surrounding the Earthshot Prize ceremony next month in Mumbai.

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Key Details

•Prince William attended Aston Villa vs. Fenerbahçe SK on October 14.
•Aston Villa leads 3-0 at halftime during the Champions League match.
•William celebrated energetically with friends in the stands.
•The game coincides with the upcoming Earthshot Prize ceremony next month.
•He has supported Aston Villa since his school years.

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8:07 AMYahoo Sports — Prince William’s Wild Reaction at His Favorite Team’s Game Has Everyone Talking

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Prince William recently stole the spotlight with his lively reaction at his beloved team Aston Villa’s game. This comes just days after he recreated team captain John McGinn’s viral wide-eyed celebration. It took place during a casual cricket match outside Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, held to mark the Prince’s forthcoming Earthshot Prize ceremony in Mumbai […] The post Prince William’s Wild Reaction at His Favorite Team’s Game Has Everyone Talking appeared first on Mandatory.
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