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Prince William supports Aston Villa during Europa League celebrations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 1:55 AM

Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Prince William supports Aston Villa during Europa League celebrations
Summary

Prince William celebrated Aston Villa's Europa League victory over Freiburg, joining fans in jubilant reactions at Istanbul's final. This marks Villa's first European title in 44 years, a significant milestone for the club and its royal supporter. William, who is the Patron of the Football Association, exhibited a deep connection to football, having closely followed England's journey in the World Cup. He plans to represent the FA at the potential World Cup final in New Jersey on July 19. William actively engages with Villa's community, showing a genuine enthusiasm for the sport.

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  • •Aston Villa won the Europa League final 3-0 against Freiburg.
  • •Prince William watched the match in Istanbul with childhood friends.
  • •He expressed his passion for Aston Villa on social media after the game.
  • •William is set to attend the World Cup final if England advances.
  • •He engages directly with players and the Villa fan community.
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A love of football connects William to the country he will one day reign over in a way polo would not.

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