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ASTON VILLA

Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers (right) battles Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha (left) during their Champions League match on Tuesday in Birmingham, England.
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Apr 16, 2025
PSG survives Aston Villa scare to reach Champions League semis
Paris Saint-Germain survived a second half onslaught to beat Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate and reach the Champions League semifinals despite a 3-2 defeat on Tuesday.
Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes celebrates after scoring against Aston Villa during the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal in Paris on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Apr 10, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain in driver's seat in Champions League tilt after late goal
A two-goal advantage is a comfortable cushion for possession-obsessed PSG going into the second leg.
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery gives a press conference on the eve of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, on Tuesday.
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Apr 9, 2025
Villa's Emery relishes PSG clash but wants consistent European success
Emery will return to Paris for Wednesday's first leg after having managed PSG from 2016 to 2018, winning a domestic quadruple in his final year.
Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford (left) and Chelsea's Malo Gusto vie for the ball during their match in Birmingham, England, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Feb 23, 2025
Marcus Rashford making strong early impression with Aston Villa
Rashford was signed by Villa on loan from United earlier this month.
Marcus Rashford joined Manchester United at the age of 7 and emerged from the youth academy as a teenage prodigy in 2016, but recent years have been marked by controversy.
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Feb 4, 2025
Once Manchester United's golden boy, Marcus Rashford's run ends in divorce
Rashford appeared to have the world at his feet when he signed a new five-year contract with United in July 2023, but the relationship recently soured.
Marcus Rashford trains with Manchester United in Carrington, Britain, on Jan. 22. Rashford signed with Aston Villa on loan on Sunday.
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Feb 3, 2025
Aston Villa signs Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United
Villa moved to bolster its attacking options after selling Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on Friday.
Aston Villa's Jhon Duran celebrates after scoring against Bayern Munich during their Champions League match in Birmingham, England, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Oct 3, 2024
Aston Villa stuns Bayern in repeat of 1982 European Cup final
Prince William was among the over 40,000 Villa fans who inspired Unai Emery's men to shrug off the vast gulf in Champions League pedigree between the sides.
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers (left) and Pau Torres celebrate after their win over Everton at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on Saturday.
SOCCER
Sep 16, 2024
Aston Villa returns to Champions League looking to shake up established order again
Villa's 1982 European Cup final triumph against Bayern Munich still ranks as one of the most remarkable conquests in the history of the competition.
Aston Villa's Leon Bailey (right) and Arsenal's Declan Rice vie for the ball during their match in London on Sunday.
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Apr 15, 2024
Mikel Arteta challenges Arsenal to 'show character' after title hopes take hit
The Gunners' title hopes suffered a blow in a 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa.
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez in action against Burnley on Tuesday. Nunez notched his eighth goal of the season and first since Nov. 1 in the team's 2-0 win.
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Dec 27, 2023
Liverpool moves into first as Darwin Nunez ends drought
Elsewhere, Rasmus Hojlund broke his own barren run to cap Manchester United's thrilling fightback to beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Tuesday.
Japan Times
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Jul 8, 2022
Liverpool and Manchester United leading Europe's top clubs back into Asia
European clubs are returning to the Asia-Pacific region for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and are eager to tap back into lucrative markets.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 12, 2021
Liverpool spoils Steven Gerrard's return to Anfield
There was little fanfare for Gerrard as he took his place in the technical area before the game and stuck with his approach of treating the game like any other.
Japan Times
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Dec 11, 2021
Steven Gerrard primed for emotional return to Liverpool with Aston Villa
Steven Gerrard may insist his mind is focused purely on his team beating Liverpool, but there can be no denying the emotions his return to Anfield will stir.
Japan Times
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Jan 2, 2021
Manchester United joins Liverpool at top of Premier League standings
United trails on goal difference with both teams at 33 points after 16 matches ahead of their clash at Anfield on Jan. 17.
Japan Times
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Dec 15, 2020
Nadeshiko star Mana Iwabuchi leaving INAC to join Aston Villa
The Japan Times has learned that the longtime Japan international will sign for the Women's Super League side early next week.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 16, 2018
Villa holds off Middlesbrough to reach Championship playoff final
Aston Villa sealed its place in the Championship playoff final after holding Middlesbrough at bay in a tense 0-0 draw at Villa Park on Tuesday that sent the Midlands club through 1-0 on aggregate.
Japan Times
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Apr 22, 2017
English soccer mourns after Ehiogu's death
Soccer mourned the untimely death of former England and Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu on Friday, with England's national team manager Gareth Southgate paying tribute to a "colossus," friend and true gentleman.
Japan Times
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Jan 12, 2017
Ex-England manager Taylor, 72, passes away
Graham Taylor, the former England soccer manager, has died at the age of 72, according to media reports on Thursday.
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Jun 3, 2016
Aston Villa hires former Chelsea manager Di Matteo to lead team
Roberto Di Matteo is the new manager of Aston Villa, the Premer League team announced on its website on Friday.
Japan Times
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May 6, 2016
With title clinched, relegation battle takes center stage
The Premier League trophy will be presented to Leicester City captain Wes Morgan before Saturday's game against Everton after the most incredible, memorable and unpredictable title race in English football history was decided by the 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham on Monday.
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam
The correct answer rate for the Japanese language section on a national test dropped to 67.0% from 67.8% the previous year among elementary school sixth-graders.
Japan team finds ancient ocean full of squids
The ancient ocean was full of squids, whose population exceeded that of fish or ammonites, a Japanese research team mainly from Hokkaido University has found through a new method using technology.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
Japanese scientists discover clue to why women burn more fat than men
Scientists say a recently-published study could help explain why women are typically less prone to weight-related conditions and may lead to new therapies that target calorie-burning mechanisms.
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
Businesses who cater to fandoms gathered at Tokyo Lifestyle Week for the second annual Oshikatsu — Merch Collection Expo, a trade show devoted to fandom goods.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Is Japanese skin really ‘too smooth’ for Hideo Kojima’s games?
Hideo Kojima, the leading auteur in Japanese video games, has skirted controversy in the wake of the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

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After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
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