William set to attend Aston Villa’s Europa League final – here’s why he supports them

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrince William is a big Aston Villa fan (Getty)Prince William is expected to attend the Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday night.William is an avid Villa fan and has been spotted at a number of their games to cheer the team on over the years.William explained his long-standing support for Villa when speaking to the BBC in 2015, stating he chose them over larger clubs for more “emotional rollercoaster moments” and due to the club's history and camaraderie. He cited his birth year, 1982, when Villa won the European Cup, and admiration for players like Paul Merson as further reasons for his allegiance. The Prince of Wales has been seen sporting the team's colours in the past, and he is a big fan of current Villa boss Unai Emery, having previously hailed him as a “lovely guy” and an “absolute tactician”.In fullWhy is Prince William an Aston Villa fan?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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