Aston Villa triumphs over Freiburg to secure Europa League victory and end 30-year trophy drought
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Aston Villa's Scottish midfielder John McGinn and his teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA Europa League final football match against SC Freiburg at Besiktas Park in Istanbul on May 20, 2026.
Picture: Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP
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