Aston Villa won the Europa League with a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the final. The English side controlled the match from start to finish. Freiburg showed resistance in spells but were ultimately overwhelmed by Villa’s intensity and tempo. Aston Villa secured their first continental trophy in 44 years. After his previous triumphs with Sevilla and Villarreal, Villa manager Unai Emery claimed the fifth Europa League title of his career.
In the Champions League, PSG exceptionally opened their training centre to the media, 10 days before the final against Arsenal. Luis Enrique highlighted the club’s support and the positive mindset within his squad.
Switzerland’s head coach Murat Yakin announced his World Cup squad, led by Granit Xhaka and Manuel Akanji, and including three Ligue 1 players. Morocco, Germany, Senegal, Norway and Algeria will unveil their squads this Thursday.
In cycling, Jhonatan Narvaez won the 11th stage of the Giro in Chiavari, securing his third stage victory of the race.
In the NBA, the Spurs–Pelicans game in Paris featuring Victor Wembanyama was officially confirmed for January 14, 2027.
Finally, in tennis, tensions are growing ahead of the French Open over prize money distribution, with top players planning action during Friday’s media day.